Cape Leeuwin Waterwheel

The limestone waterwheel structure stands near the lighthouse at Cape Leeuwin, displaying nineteenth-century engineering methods used in Western Australia.

Built in 1895, the waterwheel provided fresh water for steam engines and continued operating throughout the construction of the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse complex.

The waterwheel represents early industrial development in Western Australia, demonstrating the ingenuity of settlers who harnessed natural resources for maritime operations.

Visitors can access the waterwheel site daily through guided tours that include interpretive signs explaining the mechanical functions and historical significance.

The constant flow of fresh water over the limestone wheel has created calcium formations that have partially fossilized the structure over time.

Location: Shire of Augusta-Margaret River

Address: Leeuwin Rd, Quarry Bay, Cape Leeuwin

GPS coordinates: -34.36881,115.13540

Latest update: March 4, 2025 14:35