
Wadjemup Lighthouse
Wadjemup Lighthouse
Perth, Australia
Stone lighthouse constructed in the 18th century offering sweeping sea & city views.
Last updated: February 11, 2026
Overview
Stone lighthouse constructed in the 18th century offering sweeping sea & city views.
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Visitor Reviews
**★★★★★ Danish — 3 weeks ago
Wadjemup Lighthouse was a highlight of my Rottnest trip.The walk up to the top is worth every step the views from up high are stunning all the way around the island. You can see the coastline stretch for miles and the ocean colours are unreal.
The lighthouse itself has so much character and history, and it’s such a cool piece of Aussie heritage. Climbing up gave me a bit of a workout but the panorama at the top was such a great reward. Even just hanging around the base, watching the waves and b
**★★★★★ 나미 — 3 months ago
it was such a tiring ride on bike but deffo worth every sweat! the view was astonishing, please don’t forget to wear your sunscreen and REAPPLY! wear hats and polar sunglasses as well, it was a bit cold and windy when we visited but the UX index was 9 🤣
**★★★★★ Laura Whinspar — 3 months ago
Amazing views of Rottnest. We weren't able to climb it on our trip but looked amazing and look forward to doing this in the future. Coffee can nearby with lots of drink/snacks when needed
**★★★★★ Yoichi Satake (Yoh) — 4 months ago
I walked all the way to Wadjemup Lighthouse from the port on Rottnest Island. I didn't use a bicycle, only trekking.
It takes a bit of time to get here, but the path was pleasant and well-suited for a trek. As a prominent landmark on the island, the lighthouse was a clear goal and destination for my walk.
I was quite tired from the walk, so I took a moment to rest on a bench. The cool breeze was very refreshing. Since the lighthouse is located on high ground, you look down towards the port, an
**★★★☆☆ Simon Cain — 3 months ago
The lighthouse was a 5 minute walk from the bus stop. Lovely views of the island from the carpark next to the lighthouse. Shame you had to pay $24 for a family to go into the lighthouse.













