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Lighthouse · Coles Bay, Tasmania
Cape Tourville Lighthouse
Lighthouse on top of the granite cliffs of Freycinet National Park, with an accessible boardwalk and views of the coast and Wineglass Bay.
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About Cape Tourville Lighthouse
Cape Tourville is on the east side of the Freycinet Peninsula, about 10 km from Coles Bay. On top of the granite cliffs, a small automatic lighthouse marks the coastline for ships.
A wooden boardwalk of about 600 meters, flat and wheelchair accessible, runs around the lighthouse along the cliffs. From it you see the open sea, coastal islands, the northern tip of Wineglass Bay and the Hazards.
Between September and November, and again in autumn, humpback and southern right whales often pass along the coast and are sometimes seen from the lookout. Seabirds fly over the cliffs year-round.
The access road is unsealed for the final section. A national parks pass is required.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
20 to 40 minutes.
Best time
At sunrise, when the light hits the cliffs head-on, or during the whale season.
How to get there
By car, about 10 km from Coles Bay via Cape Tourville Road, with an unsealed section.
Tip
Bring binoculars in whale season.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Cape Tourville Lighthouse
Is the Cape Tourville boardwalk accessible?
Yes, it is flat, about 600 meters, wheelchair accessible.
Can you see whales from Cape Tourville?
Sometimes, during the migration season, from September to November and again in autumn.
What can you see from Cape Tourville?
The open sea, coastal islands, the tip of Wineglass Bay and the Hazards mountains.