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About Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse
Cape Naturaliste is the northernmost point of the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge, where a 19-metre-high historic lighthouse built in 1903 stands on a 100-metre granite bluff overlooking Geographe Bay and the Indian Ocean. It is an outstanding whale watching location from June to November as humpback and southern right whales migrate past, and the Cape to Cape Track begins here. The surrounding heathland blooms with wildflowers in spring.
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Cape Naturaliste is the northernmost point of the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge, where a 19-metre-high historic lighthouse built in 1903 stands on a 100-metre granite bluff overlooking Geographe Bay and the Indian Ocean. It is an outstanding whale watching location from June to November as humpback and southern right whales migrate past, and the Cape to Cape Track begins here. The surrounding heathland blooms with wildflowers in spring.
Warnings
Getting There
12 km northwest of Dunsborough via Cape Naturaliste Road. Fully sealed.
Visitor Tips
- •Bring binoculars for whale watching from the bluff (Jun–Nov)
- •Join a ranger-guided tour to hear the lighthouse history
- •The Cape to Cape Track starts here — even walking the first 2 km is rewarding
Quick Facts
At a Glance
The Place
- Significance
- State
Plan Your Visit
- Entry
- Paid
- Duration
- 1–2 hours
- Best Time
- June to November (whale watching); September to November (wildflowers)
- Hours
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Location
- Region
- Margaret River
- State
- Western Australia
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