Wadjemup Lighthouse
Wadjemup Lighthouse
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Yapwl
Singapore, Singapore74 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Friends
I gave this 4 stars because of the quokkas we met on our way up to the lighthouse. Even though the lighthouse is the highest point of the island, view of the coast is not that great. There’s a small exhibit in a rock house next to the lighthouse. My friends joined a tour up the lighthouse. At the moment there’s no charge because some part is closed for maintenance.
Written March 18, 2024
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Jayani
Sydney, Australia109 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023
Views from the base of the lighthouse are beautiful and worth a walk or bike ride up from the jetty. Beautiful blue waters.
Written August 12, 2023
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James and Mathew
Darwin, Australia36 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022
The Rottnest Island Light Station is a fantastic example of early architecture and engineering. We loved sitting at the base looking out over the water that it patrols.
Written November 9, 2022
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia14,153 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2022
Wadjemup Lighthouse is the tallest point on Rottnest Island. It is acclaimed as an engineering masterpiece. Construction, in 1896, was overseen by the legendary civil engineer CY O'Connor. Rottnest is 19 km (12 miles) from Fremantle. Rottnest is usually the first sight of land by ships coming from the West. It's a moderate bicycle ride from Thompsons Bay.
Written March 8, 2022
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David M
Darwin, Australia35 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021
But it’s just a lighthouse. You can’t go up but the view from the base is good. A few mins walk from the village so of course you will go.
Written October 5, 2021
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thewanderingslaters
Perth, Australia256 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2021
Don't get to excited, the Lighthouse must be undergoing some major renovations as it is completely covered and unrecognisable at present.
Written September 24, 2021
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia14,153 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021
The original lighthouse was established in 1849. It is the highest point on Rottnest Island. The lifghthouse was intended to guide ships to Fremantle, port for the Swan River colony, which was established in 1829. The second lighthouse was established in 1896, and still functions; it's 39 metres (127 feet) tall' The Wadjemup Lighthouse has been the destinaion of many bicycle ride, it's worth the trip.
Written August 10, 2021
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Vineet N
Perth, Australia130 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2021
Nice little lighthouse on Rotto! Lot of history around the island and the lighthouse. A must visit when visiting Rottnest.
Written April 3, 2021
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dave s
Perth, Australia11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2021
Wadjemup Lighthouse is great to cycle to at night to see the eight beams of light spin around. I took a couple of teenage kids, they loved the adventure. But watch out for the Quokkas at night!
Written January 11, 2021
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sarah_200
Western Australia, Australia29 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2020
Lovely Rottnest volunteer guides gave us an excellent tour of the lighthouse and the surrounding area. Very reasonably priced ($9 for adults, less for kids/students) and card payment available. Tours run up until 3pm each day (last tour leaving at 2.30).
Written September 11, 2020
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