Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse, Maritime lighthouse in South West, Australia
Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse is a maritime beacon on the southwest coast of Australia featuring a cylindrical stone tower with white markings and a viewing platform. The structure stands on a high bluff overlooking Geographe Bay and helps guide ships safely past dangerous coastal reefs.
The lighthouse was built in 1903 on a high bluff overlooking Geographe Bay and served as an essential navigation aid. It prevented ships from running aground on the treacherous reefs that had caused numerous wrecks in the area.
The lighthouse displays shipping artifacts including an original Fresnel lens made by Chance Brothers. Visitors can see these items and understand how sailors navigated these waters in earlier times.
Visitors can climb the lighthouse tower to access the viewing platform and enjoy views of the coastline. The site is located roughly 38 kilometers from Busselton and welcomes visitors of varying mobility levels.
During a thunderstorm in July 1907, a fireball struck the lighthouse and caused damage to its structure. The lightning strike injured one of the keepers and left marks on the building that became part of its story.
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