Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse

Visiting Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse was a wonderful experience! The tour inside this historic lighthouse was both fascinating and informative, giving us a glimpse into its rich maritime history. Our guide was exceptionally knowledgeable and friendly, answering all our questions with enthusiasm and making the tour even more enjoyable. The panoramic views from the top were absolutely breathtaking, offering stunning vistas of the coastline and the turquoise waters below. It’s a paradise for photographers, with plenty of opportunities to capture the beauty of the ocean, rugged cliffs, and surrounding nature. Whether you're interested in history, love scenic views, or simply want a great spot for photography, Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse is a must-visit. Highly recommended!

Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse, WA, is promoted as a destination offering breathtaking views, but I found this claim somewhat overstated during my visit today. While the lighthouse itself is undeniably charming and well-maintained, the surrounding views from ground level didn’t live up to the hype. The landscape consists mainly of bushland stretching endlessly towards the ocean, which, while serene, didn’t strike me as particularly unique or awe-inspiring. It’s clear that the advertised views might refer to the vantage point from the top of the lighthouse, but as the lighthouse remains locked, I wasn’t able to access this perspective. This limitation left me wondering what exactly makes the views remarkable. That said, the experience wasn’t without merit. The entry fee of $6 is reasonable, and the lighthouse itself is a piece of history worth admiring. Its architecture and the peaceful atmosphere make it a pleasant stop. While it may not be a standout for panoramic vistas from the ground, Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse is still a worthwhile visit for history enthusiasts or those seeking a quiet spot to appreciate the heritage of the area. However, if sweeping views are your main priority, you might leave feeling underwhelmed.

The truly panoramic and spectacular views are from the lighthouse top deck. The walking trails bushes don't give you the same views. But still, worth the effort for me!

For just $6 per adult this is certainly worth the price. You enter through the shop and then there is a fantastic cottage which has a beautifully presented museum with the history of the lighthouse. It is one of the only still operating in Australia. There are bathroom facilities behind this building. A shill walk up the hill leads you to the wonderful lighthouse. The views are spectacular.

Awesome experience doing the 30 Min tour. Got to climb the 170 odd stairs to the top and walk around the edge of the lighthouse. Super windy the day we went and very lucky to be able to go outside

Worth paying for the guided tour , our guild was amazing with the amount if knowledge about the site a must do if in busselton. Don't forget to stop in the mesum they have there with interactive information for the kids

The lighthouse has spectacular views. We were lucky to be accompanied by professional guides who were friendly and amazing with a wealth of information to share. Great experience ideal for photography

Amazing piece of history and the best platform to watch whales. I saw more than 6 whales during our short 10 minute stay on the viewing platform. There's a small entry fee but Highly recommend and a Must Visit.

If you want to check-mark off seeing where the Indian Ocean meets the Southern Ocean, or the most south-westerly point of Australia, or the tallest lighthouse on mainland Australia then come to the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse. It's just 10 minutes south of Augusta, and roughly half an hour from the main street of the Margaret River region. They are open everyday til 5pm, so plan accordingly. We didn't, so this happened to be a place where we drove to, see and take windy pictures of and then drive back from. There are guided tower tours every half hour starting at 9am. We opted for a self guided audio tour, you don't really have a choice and need one to enter the area, it's only $8 for adults. By the way, there is a cafe here. If you come from May to September, chances are you can spot some whales from here, and that's pretty cool in itself. If you like maritime history, you'd probably find the lighthouse fascinating, it was constructed from local limestone in 1895. I'm not a big history person, and I didn't come here between May to September.

my virgin lighthouse experience! first impression was that it's nothing really majestic. you just can't help but wonder why it's so short and stubby? quite unlike it's taller, not so distant cousin in cape leeuwin. but that's where perception misleads. in fact, although it's height is half that of it's cousin, it's elevation is actually more than double at 123m above sea level! thus, the view is way spectacular up here! but let's not get ahead of ourselves. this visit was actually setup way back at the busselton visitor centre. a promotional voucher, so fortuitously gained there, ensured it was cheaper to visit ngilgi cave paired with the lighthouse(above & below pass) as 2 adults and 2 children than it's equivalent family pass. tickets are available on site with tours departing every 30mins, first tour at 9.30am and last tour 4pm. it's an easy drive with well posted signs culminating in free parking. locate the shop cum cafe to get your tickets and/or meet up with your guide. at our time of visit, we were the only family and it became a really exclusive private tour! the story and history begins as you walk past the old lighthouse keeper's quarters towards this working lighthouse. once inside the tower, you learn to appreciate even more how modern technology helped replaced ancient hardship. an easy ascend, of merely 59 steps, brings you onto the balcony of breathtaking panoramic beauty. that's when the lighthouse family's monster hit 'high' start to gently surround you as you bask in the glory of mother nature. and if you are as lucky as we were, spotting a whale is an added bonus, with september to december being such jackpot months. and of course, our friendly, full of gadgets guide quickly whipped out his binoculars for us to better take in this whale of a sight. sadly however, you can't stay up there forever. so after bidding farewell to sugarloaf rock in the setting sun, we reluctantly descended onto the trail. but do keep your eyes peeled as a joey or two might come a jumping.

From a 'lighthouse-only' perspective, this is not one of the more beautiful lights in the world...though far, far from the ugliest (Oak Island Light, North Carolina, USA holds that title!). It has little of the 'old world' charm of some of the European lights and none of the rugged beauty of the North American lights.... .....BUT.... It is a wonderful light for other reasons! The fresnel is technically one of the coolest assemblages of glass I have ever seen! The area it is in is one of the best whale watching from this point is absolutely perfect! The Indian Ocean unfolds before you and you get a small feeling of just exactly how big it is! PROTIP: See the light briefly. Spend your time driving down the unmarked, unnamed dirt road on the left, just before you enter the lighthouse park proper...the beaches and rocks are amazing! You can make it in a typical 2WD family passenger car.... Amazing sights await you!