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About Woodman Point Lighthouse
Woodman Point Lighthouse, also known as Coogee Lighthouse, is a lighthouse in Western Australia. Located on Woodman Point, it has been in continuous operation since August 1902. It is 9.8 metres (32 ft) high, and constructed of locally quarried limestone. It is located on the highest point of land in the area, which is unusually far inland for a lighthouse.
On the same block of land are two Federation Bungalow style keepers' cottage, also built of limestone. The lighthouse is operated and maintained by Fremantle Ports for the benefit of shipping approaching Fremantle Harbour. The lighthouse is a leading light with three sectors: green to the east, a bright (white) central sector and red to the west.
Most Western Australian lighthouses were taken over by the Commonwealth in 1915. Because Woodman Point was not considered to be a 'coastal light' it remained under state control. The lighthouse is not open to the public. The keepers' cottages have not been used as such since the light was electrified in 1955; currently, they are used as private residences.
Visiting Woodman Point Lighthouse
- Location: 32.1392°S, 115.7542°E — view on Google Maps
- Nearest town: Fremantle, Western Australia (9 km north) — see accommodation in Fremantle
- Access: Conditions vary by site. Some lighthouses sit on public headlands with car parks and interpretive signage; others are on islands or in active marine reserves requiring a boat or permit. Check with the relevant state parks service or heritage body for current access, opening times and fees before visiting.
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Further reading
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