Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

An integral part of Wadjemup’s maritime history, the Wadjemup Lighthouse was constructed in 1896 at the highest point on the island, as a safeguard against nautical disasters that were, at the time, all too common.

Built to replace the original stone lighthouse that stood in its place, at an impressive 38 metres tall it’s the fourth tallest lighthouse of its kind in Australia.

This taller, more advanced lighthouse ushered in a new age of technology to the island. Featuring a new holophotal revolving light that flashed every 20 seconds, it provided better navigation for passing ships, and helped to reduce the number of vessels that ran aground on the coral shores.

It was connected to electricity in 1936, but it wasn’t until 1990 that it became fully automatic.

With a newer, brighter light, and a range of 26 nautical miles, Wadjemup Lighthouse is still a crucial beacon that helps vessels safely navigate their way towards Fremantle port.