These two historic lighthouses are located at opposite ends of the Margaret River Wine Region.

Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse is at the northern end of the region and Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse is located in the southern section of the region. Both lighthouses are incorporated into the Cape to Cape Walk Track.

The Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse was constructed in 1903 from local limestone and is located on a 100 metre high bluff that overlooks Geographe Bay, the Indian Ocean and Cape Naturaliste. The lighthouse keepers’ quarters were built in 1904. The light was displayed for the first time in 1904, and was originally powered by an incandescent vaporised kerosene lamp. The light was converted to automatic operation in 1978. Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse is situated on an 8 hectare reserve adjoining Leeuwin Naturaliste National Park.

Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse is located on the most south westerly tip of Australia and was built from local limestone in 1895 and 1896. The lighthouse was manually operated via a clockwork mechanism and powered by kerosene right up until 1982, when it was converted to electricity. The light was automated in 1992. The lighthouse can be accessed via sealed road from Augusta and regular tours of the lighthouse and cottages are available.

The Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse precinct provides visitors with universally accessible features including the interpretive centre, cafe, souvenir shop and a self-guided heritage trail.

The heritage trail incorporates a viewing deck that has universal access and the use of binoculars to enhance the vista.

Location: the Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse and Maritime Museum is located 13 kilometres from Dunsborough via a scenic drive. Dunsborough is 253 kilometres south of Perth. The Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse is located nine kilometres south of Augusta, which is 318 kilometres south of Perth.

Australia’s South West

Margaret River

Geographe Bay