Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse Guided Tour

Your experience

Climb Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse on a fully guided 30-minute tour and witness the meeting point of two mighty oceans.

Getting started

Check in at the main entrance of Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse precinct, where your guide will greet you and validate your ticket. After a brief introduction, follow your guide to the base of the historic tower to begin your ascent.

What to expect

Rising at Australia’s most south-westerly tip since 1895, Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse stands at the dramatic junction of the Indian and Southern Oceans. This working lighthouse is renowned for its vital role in maritime navigation and its unique coastal setting.

Features

• Lighthouse tower: Climb the original spiral staircase and learn about the engineering challenges faced by 19th-century builders on this windswept cape.

• Balcony access: Step onto the balcony for sweeping views of turbulent seas, wild coastline, and, if you’re lucky, migrating whales in the distance.

• Guided storytelling: Hear engaging tales of lighthouse keepers, shipwrecks, and ocean collisions, brought to life by passionate guides known for their humor.

• Maritime heritage walkway: Explore interpretive displays and the precinct’s maritime history at your own pace after the tour.

• Café access: Relax and reflect on your visit with a stop at the on-site café, included with your entry.