Vlamingh Head Lighthouse — Attraction in North West Cape

Vlamingh Head Lighthouse is located 17 km to the north west of the town of Exmouth WA, overlooking Lighthouse Bay. This lighthouse is one of the few locations in Australia where both the sunrise and the sunset can be enjoyed.

The first recorded sighting of this part of Australia was by the Dutch sailor Haevik Claezoon van Hillegom in 1618 and Willem de Vlamingh then charted the headland in 1696.

The north west coast of Australia had been regarded as dangerous for many years. This coastline, one of the most hazardous stretches of coast for ships in the world.  The wreck of the SS Mildura off the North West Cape in 1907 led to Vlamingh Head being recommended as the fifth lighthouse along this stretch of coast to be constructed. Construction of the lighthouse started in November 1911, but it was delayed by dysentery along with the requirement to transport all building materials and supplies by sea from Fremantle.

Make sure when you visit you are covered in mozzie spray,  they are thick up here! Lots to read about the history and stunning views of the bay. A great vantage point to see the magnificent coastline and even a better view at sunset! Also a great location to watch the whale migration their way north. Plenty of parking but visit early to get a spot if you go for...

We enjoyed the stop along Yardie Creek Road on the Ningaloo Coastline to see the Vlamingh Head Lighthouse just northeast of Mauritius Beach.

This 12-metre tall lighthouse was commissioned shortly after the SS Mildura shipwreck in 1907 and was built between 1910-1912 along with a lighthouse keeper's quarter.

Perched upon a hilltop, you can drive up to the lighthouse where you are afforded outstanding views of the coastline. Worth spending a few minutes looking out for whales breaching off the coast as well.

In addition to a lighthouse, there are ruins of a military radar structure that was used during WWII along with information panels providing history of the Mildura shipwreck, lighthouse and radar activity, all worth 10 minutes of your time...

Just turn the corner drive up the hill & enjoy a fantastic view, nearly 360deg. Not only can you enjoy the view during the day, you also have the choice of watching the sun rise or the sun set. There are less and less places in the world where you can enjoy such a view for free, no parking fees, entry fees, or contribution to up keep fees & all they all they ask of you is to respect the significance of the site, treat it with respect and leave it as you and possibly your children found it. The colour of the water is just amazing, it’s the sort of place where you just want to take your time and be amazed at what Mother Nature...