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Learn moreThe lookout on the Whale Trail provides the perfect vantage point for viewing whales from May through to November. A shelter at an upper lookout has interpretive information about the whales which migrate along this coastline.
Out of season, this walk offers magnificent panoramic coastal views, diverse coastal heath and an opportunity to spot birds living in the area.
The trail is on a mix of bitumen, exposed limestone and sand, with wooden steps leading to a lower boardwalk.
Other trails from the lighthouse include:
Lighthouse Loop
Distance: 2.2km (loop) Class: 2
Shelley Cove Loop
Distance: 3.1km (loop) Class: 3
Cape Naturaliste Loop
Distance 3.4km (loop) Class: 3
Cape Naturaliste to Sugarloaf Rock
Distance 6.8km (return) Class: 1
Comprehensive information on the South West region including destinations, things to see and do, accommodation and tours.
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1 hour
2.4km return
Cape Naturaliste carpark, at the end of cape Naturaliste Rd, near Dunsborough, 270km (3.5 hours) south of Perth
Whale Lookout
Class 2
Easy trail with modified or hardened surface, and gentle hills or occasional steps. Clear directional signage. No bushwalking experience required. May be suitable for assisted wheelchair users (if ramps are provided at steps).
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Group B - Hiking & Long Distance Trails (Bushwalks and/or longer trails)
Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse has a gift shop with snacks and drinks. Access to the lighthouse grounds requires an entry fee, and guided tours of the lighthouse are available hourly. A museum is located in one of the original lighthouse keeper’s cottages.
May to November
By vehicle, at the end of Cape Naturaliste Road, near Dunsborough, 263km (3.5 hours) south of Perth.
No pets or bikes permitted
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