Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse Tower Tour

See a piece of Australia's maritime history up close during a guided tour of the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse. Built in 1895, this limestone lighthouse is the tallest in Australia and remains vital to vessels traversing past the cape. Book a 30 minute Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse tour to step inside the famous Western Australia landmark and admire the sweeping ocean views from the top of the tower where the Southern and Indian Ocean meet.

A guided tower tour will let you in on the secrets of this must-see attraction including how it was built and what it was like to be a lighthouse keeper. Adjacent to the lighthouse, an interpretive centre is housed in the original lighthouse keepers’ cottage and you can interact with the animated films and artefacts that celebrate the work of all the known lighthouse keepers of Cape Leeuwin.

A tour of Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse is a fascinating experience filled with incredible historical tales and beautiful ocean scenery as far as the eye can see. Please note: children under the age of 4 are not permitted to climb the tower. Book your tickets for a guided tour of Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse here.

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Inclusions

• Fully-guided tour of Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse
• Access to the Interpretive Centre

Highlights

• Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse is the tallest lighthouse on mainland Australia at 39 metres
• Australia's most south-westerly point; where two oceans meet
• This famous landmark was constructed from local limestone in 1895, and is still a vital working lighthouse for vessels navigating the treacherous cape
• Breathtaking beauty; treacherous waters and wild landscape
• New Interpretive Centre celebrates the history and lives of the numerous lighthouse keepers who were custodians of this rugged coastline

Duration

• Lighthouse tour is 30 minutes in duration

Location

• Leeuwin Rd, Augusta WA 6290. Just 10 minutes south of Augusta, at the very end of Leeuwin Rd

What To Bring

• Enclosed footwear
• A camera (no tripods, camera stands or selfie-sticks)
• Bring hats and sunscreen in summer, waterproof jackets in winter

Additional Information

• Enclosed footwear suitable for climbing stairs is recommended
• Photography permitted but no tripods, camera stands or selfie-sticks
• Arrival at the ticket counter 10 minutes prior to tour time is required. During busy holiday periods your place on the tour may be reallocated if you have not checked in 5 minutes prior to tour departure
• Child age is 4-16 yrs. Children under 4 years old are not permitted on the tour

Cancellation Policy

• A full refund will be provided for cancellations received by close of business (5pm WST) on the day prior to the tour booking
• In the event of ‘no shows’, or cancellations later than close of business (5pm WST) on the day prior to the booking, the operator may charge the full cost of the booked tour

Booking Information

• Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
• Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
• Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
• Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
• For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
• We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements