Vlamingh Head Lighthouse
Vlamingh Head Lighthouse
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Finlay122
Perth, Australia654 contributions
Jul 2020
As well as being of historic interest, the lighthouse provides stunning vistas across Exmouth. It is highly popular for people wanting to view the sunset - make sure you head up for 5pm to get a good spot. We planned ahead and picked up some delicious sandwiches from the Ningaloo Bakehouse (a legend in the area and rightly so!), and a bottle of wine in the morning, and kept them in the fridge in our accomodation ready to pick up later. Sitting on a blanket enjoying our meal with a glass of wine we watched as nature put on a fabulous show for us. A must do while in Exmouth.
Written July 4, 2020
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funferall
Perth, Australia65 contributions
Oct 2020
This is a great spot for a wide view of the area and a history lesson - maybe even some whale spotting depending on the time of the year. Remember your binoculars. If you can go at sunset, take along a drink and some snacks and watch the sun go down in style. Beautiful way to end a sunny day in Exmouth.
Written October 16, 2020
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Travelling5
Perth, Australia543 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
Have been here at different times of the day. Lots of info to read about the history of the area and can get some great photos of the lighthouse . Can sometimes spot the odd wallaby whilst up here. Great view of the area. Try sunset and bring a picnic/drinks and it is lovely. It does get busy at sunset though especially in peak times like school holidays so make sure you come early!
Written September 26, 2022
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Jill P
Perth, Australia155 contributions
Nov 2020 • Couples
Fabulous 360 views from the top .
Bit of local history to read.
A must do. If you need petrol the caravan park sells it, cheap than in town, it's under renovations so not open as a caravan park, check opening hours
Bit of local history to read.
A must do. If you need petrol the caravan park sells it, cheap than in town, it's under renovations so not open as a caravan park, check opening hours
Written November 3, 2020
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Lisa J
Capalaba, Australia181 contributions
Jun 2022
This is a great spot to watch the sunset but you need to get there early to get a good spot. There were over 50 cars there the day we stopped to watch the sunset. Worth a visit at least once. The second day we watched the sunset from the beach at the Jurabi Turtle Centre which was a lot more peaceful
Written June 28, 2022
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Lesley S
Perth, Australia24 contributions
Sep 2020 • Family
Highly recommend anyone to go and see the views of the coastline from the lighthouse. Stunning colours from deep blues through to the turquoise of the ocean lined with pristine white sands and juxtaposed with the deep reds and greens of the surrounding landscape - stunning. Great place to watch whales in season also. We were treated to 3 whales swimming by to say hello.
Written September 6, 2020
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emgeem
Perth, Australia32 contributions
Jun 2020
From the top of the hill, where the lighthouse is situated, you get a 360 degree view of the western coast, the north-west cape and the eastern cost.
At dusk, you can watch the sun set into the ocean. Tip - ensure there are some clouds about for better photos.
At dusk, you can watch the sun set into the ocean. Tip - ensure there are some clouds about for better photos.
Written June 21, 2020
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Lucast01
Australia57 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
A breathtaking spot. We hired a car and drove up here one afternoon, breathtaking views from the top of the Exmouth Gulf and Ningaloo Reef. There is a lot of history in this area which is well received through the bulletin boards up atop the hill. We drove past this site a number of times when going on tours taking off from Tantabiddi boat ramp, as well as being taken up here by our lovely tour guide for a look after our glass bottom boat tour!
Written April 13, 2022
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Jonique Life
Australia1,604 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
This lighthouse is so special and has stunning views when you are up here as well as heaps of information plaques. We didn’t take our caravan up here, but you could! It’s just quite narrow but doable being a sealed road. Please watch the sunset here, but get here early for it. It gets so busy.
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Written October 13, 2021
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ITRT
Virginia44,656 contributions
Nov 2022
Built in 1912, the Vlamingh Head Lighthouse was decommissioned in 1967. It was originally known as the NorthWest Cape Lighthouse but was changed to avoid confusion with the lighthouse that replaced. The new lighthouse was placed on one of the nearby communication radar towers. The lighthouse stands 40-feet tall and sits at 240+ feet above sea level. It is the only lighthouse in Australia that is powered by vaporized kerosene. Cyclone Vance on March of 1999 did not do major damage. Rather than leave it with broken panes, funds from the Cyclone Vance Repair Funds on the restoration of the lighthouse. It is now a tourist attraction, but the tower is not opened to visitors.
Written February 5, 2023
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