Completed in 1849, the original 20-metre Wadjemup Lighthouse was Western Australia's first stone lighthouse and was built to provide a safer …
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Feb 22, 2025
My wife and I just did the lighthouse tour. Our guide Greg was a very friendly and knowledgeable guide. Whilst it's 155 steps to the top, it was easy going, and the views from the top gallery are ama…Full review by david b
Oct 29, 2024
The lighthouse was a great destination to walk to on Rottnest Island. The view was very nice and though we didn't go into the lighthouse itself, it looked very cool from the outside. The walk trails …Full review by Amanda N
Mar 17, 2024
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 …Full review by Woan Leng Y
Hi. I will likely take the Explorer Bus when on Rottnest and was wondering about how long of a walk it is from the bus stop up to the lighthouse. Can anyone estimate the time it might take me? I'm not the most physically fit, but basically have good health and weight, and walk at a moderate pace. Are we talking about a 5 minute walk perhaps, or 10, or even 15? And obviously I guess going back down would be less!
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To walk up to the lighthouse might take 15 minutes from the bus stop, look out for the quokkas that can sometimes be found in the shade of the trees on the left side of the path up to the …
To walk up to the lighthouse might take 15 minutes from the bus stop, look out for the quokkas that can sometimes be found in the shade of the trees on the left side of the path up to the lighthouse
How long does it take to ride a bike from Pedal and Flipper Hire's location on the island to Wadjemup Lighthouse? And is the terrain inbetween flat or steep? Do you need to be very fit to ride a bike there and back?
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Half an hour I would say, maybe longer if you stop and look on the way. Yes, there are a few uphill sections, but nothing too taxing. Hardest part is towards the end and that was …
Half an hour I would say, maybe longer if you stop and look on the way. Yes, there are a few uphill sections, but nothing too taxing. Hardest part is towards the end and that was where I had to get off and push my bike.
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