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Cape Willoughby Lighthouse Keepers Heritage Accommodation, Kangaroo Island

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#1 of 6 in Historic Sites in Kangaroo Island
Lighthouse · Tourist Spot
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Discover South Australia's maritime heritage at Cape Willoughby Lighthouse Keepers Heritage Accommodation. Take a guided tour to learn about the role of the region's first lighthouse in guiding ships through the Backstairs Passage between Kangaroo Island and the mainland. Listen to stories about the living and working conditions of the lighthouse's keepers, and take in commanding views of the rugged and isolated coast here. You might even spot large schools of salmon and pods of humpback, southern right, and killer whales. If you drive to Cape Willoughby, exercise caution on the rough access road. Choose to start, finish, or center your holiday on a trip to Cape Willoughby Lighthouse Keepers Heritage Accommodation by using our Kangaroo Island travel route app.
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Cape Willoughby Lighthouse Keepers Heritage Accommodation reviews

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  • Loved it.the lady that we met Theresa's really nice and informative and warned us about the snakes around.the tour is worth it and the view spectacular 
    Loved it.the lady that we met Theresa's really nice and informative and warned us about the snakes around.the tour is worth it and the view spectacular  more »
  • Dont be put off by the unsealed road access they are very good until the last 1km. We showed up just as a tour was setting off so joined that and climbed to the top. Tour guide was very informative... 
    Dont be put off by the unsealed road access they are very good until the last 1km. We showed up just as a tour was setting off so joined that and climbed to the top. Tour guide was very informative...  more »
  • We had a beautiful sunny morning at Cape Willoughby and did a really interesting tour with Dale. She told lots of great stories and gave us all the historic info we needed. The spot is gorgeous... 
    We had a beautiful sunny morning at Cape Willoughby and did a really interesting tour with Dale. She told lots of great stories and gave us all the historic info we needed. The spot is gorgeous...  more »
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  • Loved this tour. So much information for the kids to learn by reading books, looking at maps, reading pamphlets. Lots to touch and do. The tour was excellent. Very hands on, we actually got to go right up the lighthouse. Well worth the money.
  • We didn't stay here, just walked around the grounds. We missed a tour to the top of the lighthouse. The history inside the lightstation was really interesting. If we had more time we would have done the tour and tackled the hike
  • A fascinating step back into history, a lighthouse that stood alone for decades in early history serving an essential purpose. Our tour guide was informed and highly communicative and so gave a real feeling of the times the structure had observed. One crime cited was the public service removal of a magnificent Jarra spiral staircase, a year before they realised their value. A flick of a pen.
  • We Visited Cape Willoughby weekend 12 March 2023. We were told fabulous talk with lots of information about the area around Cape Willoughby. Dale was a great narrator about the history of The Lighthouse. Absolute recommend to go but Buy The Yearly Pass as this gets you in to all the National Parks with no extra Cost. Don't miss the experience.
  • Extremely well preserved and presented lighthouse and grounds offering fabulous views. We loved the opportunity to see up close a Fresnel Lens. Staff were extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Well worth a visit.

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