List of State Register of Heritage Places in the Shire of Exmouth facts for kids

The State Register of Heritage Places is like a special list that keeps track of important historical spots in Western Australia. It's looked after by the Heritage Council of Western Australia. As of 2024, there are 38 places in the Shire of Exmouth that are considered heritage sites. Six of these are extra special and are on the State Register of Heritage Places. These places help us remember the past and learn about how people lived long ago.

Exploring Exmouth's Historic Treasures

The Shire of Exmouth is home to some truly unique and important historical sites. These places are officially listed on the Western Australian State Register of Heritage Places because they tell us a lot about the area's past. Let's explore these six special spots.

Vlaming Head Lighthouse Group

The Vlaming Head Lighthouse Group is a collection of historic buildings located on Yardie Creek Road, near Exmouth, Western Australia. The main lighthouse was built in 1912. This entire group was added to the State Register on May 22, 2007. It's an important landmark that has guided ships for over a century.

The Lighthouse Itself

The Vlamingh Head Lighthouse is the main part of this group. It was built to help ships navigate the coast. This specific lighthouse structure is also listed separately on the register.

Lighthouse Quarters

The Vlamingh Head Lighthouse Quarters are the buildings where the lighthouse keepers and their families lived. These quarters are also part of the larger Vlaming Head Lighthouse Group. They show us what life was like for those who worked to keep the light burning.

World War II Radar Station

Also part of the Vlaming Head Lighthouse Group is the Vlaming Head Radar station. This radar was built in 1943 during World War II. It was used to warn about approaching aircraft. This site is also known as the World War II Aircraft Warning Radar. It reminds us of Exmouth's role in defending Australia during the war.

Norwegian Bay Whaling Station

The Norwegian Bay Whaling Station is located north of Point Cloates, near Ningaloo, Western Australia. It was built in 1915 and added to the State Register on August 22, 2006. This site is also sometimes called the Point Cloates Whaling Station. It was a place where whales were processed for their oil and other products. This station represents an important, though sometimes difficult, part of Western Australia's industrial history.

Point Cloates Lighthouse & Quarters (Ruins)

About 160 kilometers south of North West Cape, you'll find the ruins of the Point Cloates Lighthouse and its quarters. These structures were built in 1910. They were added to the State Register on August 22, 2006. This site is also known as the Point Cloates Lightstation. Even though they are now ruins, they tell the story of early navigation and settlement in this remote area.

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  The historic Vlaming Head Lighthouse.

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  The ruins of the Point Cloates Lighthouse.

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  The Vlaming Head Lighthouse with the old radar station nearby.

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  Another view of the Vlaming Head Lighthouse.