Cape Willoughby Lighthouse
Cape Willoughby
South Australia's first lighthouse, built in 1852, stands at the easternmost tip of Kangaroo Island. Climb to the top for views over Backstairs Passage.
Cape Willoughby Lighthouse is on the Dudley Peninsula at the east end of the island. Built in 1852, it is South Australia's first lighthouse. The grounds are managed by the national park. Guided tours allow you to climb the lighthouse and learn about the lives of the early keepers. From the top you can see Backstairs Passage and the South Australian mainland. A rocky coastal trail runs nearby, and dolphins are occasionally spotted. The lighthouse is about 30 km from Penneshaw, and the final stretch is gravel. The keeper's cottage is available for accommodation.
Opening hours
Tour times per national park notices
Nearby sights
- Dudley Wines Cellar Door
- Penneshaw
- Prospect Hill (Mount Thisby)
- Pennington Bay
- Kingscote Pelican Feeding
- Clifford's Honey Farm
- Kangaroo Island Spirits
- Emu Bay