BushwalkBushwalk
15 min to 30 min
15 min to 40 min
| Start | (-34.3723674,115.1361373) |
| Mode | Car |
| Directions | From Brockman Highway, 10
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Cape Lighthouse Leeuwin Cafe (about 40 m back from the start).
Set in one of the heritage cottages overlooking Flinders Bay, the cafe offers coffees, scones, cakes and delicious light lunches. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows protect the cafe from the winds and rain, while you can admire the panoramic view.
Find the Interpretive Centre - Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse at the start.
The new Interpretive Centre, housed within one of the original lighthouses keepers cottages, is an outstanding interactive experience that celebrates the history and lives of all the lighthouse keepers that came before. Using artefacts and stories, interactive technology and a large-scale animated film, visitors can discover fascinating insights into the lives of the people who once lived at the lighthouse.
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The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This little side trip takes you to the eastern viewing platform. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
After another 15 m find the "Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse" (10 m on your right).
Situated at the most south-westerly point of Australia, Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse is the tallest lighthouse on mainland Australia. This historic lighthouse is open daily for tours. The top of the tower provides amazing views over the meeting place of the Indian Ocean to the west and the Southern Ocean to the south and east. The inside of the lighthouse used to be painted the traditional Maritime colours of red and green, but the lower floors have been repainted to make it easier for visitors to navigate the steps. Prepare for the exceptional view as your guide takes you to the top of the tower. With the tour price, you are also given excellent audio guides that share lots of informative history about the lighthouse, the keepers, and the times they lived.
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Then find the "HMAS Nizam Memorial" (15 m on your left).
In February 1945, the HMAS Nizam was 11 miles off Cape Leeuwin when it was hit by a rogue wave, causing the ship to keel and throw ten sailors overboard. Although the area was thoroughly searched, no trace of the sailors was found. In 1991, a reunion of the "N" Class Destroyer Association in WA suggested that a memorial to those lost at sea be constructed at Cape Leeuwin. Since the memorial was unveiled in 1993, the February 11th ceremony has become an annual event here. The site is now recognized as an Australian War Memorial.
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The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This little side trip takes you to the western viewing platform. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip veer right when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
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Class 2/6 Easy track |
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| Length | 640 m |
| Time | 15 min to 30 min |
| Quality of track | Smooth and hardened path (1/6) |
| Gradient | Flat, no steps (1/6) |
| Signage | Clearly signposted (1/6) |
| Infrastructure | Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6) |
| Experience Required | No experience required (1/6) |
| Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) |
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There is a car park (about 65 m back from the start).
After another 75 m continue straight.
After another 15 m pass the "Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse" (9 m on your right).
After another 35 m come to "Eastern viewing platform".
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 35 m to the main route.