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Oliver Hill Battery

Oliver Hill Lookout, Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia
+61 08 9372 9732
4.5 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

Very interesting. Great for kids. Easy to get to and the guides are very knowledgeable. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Guides were very Helpful as we are not that young they took there time and made sure we were O K More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

This is an interesting, historically-important defence item that is still in basically the same condition as it was before WW2. The 9.2" gun is one of 7 huge guns set up as Australias coastal defence line before WW2 - but air war developments made them basically obsolete before the end of the War. The one on Rottnest Island is the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

this is a must see please it is the great place to look at oliver hill the best... More

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Perth, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

This is quite an insight into the Second World War. Although neglected for some time after the area was vacated by the Army, it has since been preserved and a very good system of guided tours instituted. It's a very different world from now. And take the train out there too. More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

Battery is only open to public when guides are there. It used to be open all the time. Apart from views, disappointing. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

Fantastic, informative tour of the island's tunnels and history. Well worth it!! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012

My grandfather was involved in the building of the Oliver Hill Battery so even more interesting from that perspective. The site presents various photographs provided by the family showing construction of the battery. Interesting to learn the method of construction, the design of the site as well. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

Absolutely fantastic, great volunteer guides to take you through and down into the underside of the hill through the armoury and tunnels !!! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2011
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The 9" artillery gun on a hill on the centre of the island, along with it's tunnels and underground rooms is a facinating piece of WW2 history. Even for those not that interested in military history, the bus, train or bike ride to Oliver Hill and the views to be had are well worth the short journey. This is a... More

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