Lighthouse Scenic Drive
A panoramic drive which climbs steeply to the tip of the coastal range at Valmingh Head, gives a sweeping view of both sides of the North West Cape with the 13 tower network of the Naval Communications Station sprawling at the base of the range and the station itself with the township of Exmouth visible in the distance.
When ascending the hill to the lighthouse you will see on your left old empty drums that the lighthouse keepers pushed over the edge after he had used the fuel to fire the light.
The Vlamingh Head Lighthouse was built in 1912 and operated under the charge of two lightkeepers. The lighthouse stands on the northernmost tip of Cape Range. Sadly for the romantics, the role of the lighthouse was taken over by an automatic light positioned on Tower Eleven in the VLF Antenna Field. It can be seen at night flashing its solemn warning to mariners of the proximity of the Cape and the dangers of the nearby reefs.
At the extremity of the Lighthouse Hill Lookout, is the position that the ruins of the World War II aircraft warning radar ruin stood. This aircraft warning radar was operational until February 1945, when the installation was severely damaged by a cyclone. As the war was then rapidly drawing to a close, the radar site was not rebuilt and was left to stand as it was. Today this ruin is at the Fremantle Maritime Museum being structurally treated to preserve its life. When these works are completed it will be re-installed on site.
There are binoculars mounted for viewing at a small cost. It is recommended that you contact the Exmouth Tourist Bureau to confirm the drive is open prior to departure.
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