Cape to Cape Map Section 5
Cosy Corner Blowholes
The limestone rock platform south of Cosy Corner is pitted with circular shafts etched out by thousands of years of solution. Many connect to the sea, which has undercut the base of the limestone, and in wild weather the surge races through and ‘blows’ up through these solution pipes. As erosion continues, large slabs of rock periodically break off into the sea below.
The limestone rock platform south of Cosy Corner is pitted with circular shafts etched out by thousands of years of solution. Many connect to the sea, which has undercut the base of the limestone, and in wild weather the surge races through and ‘blows’ up through these solution pipes. As erosion continues, large slabs of rock periodically break off into the sea below.
Deepdene Campsite
Currently, four ‘wild’ campsites have been established along the Cape to Cape Track. Each has spaces for tents, a table and benches, toilet and rainwater-tank. Walkers may also use the National Park Campgrounds at Contos, Point Road and Boranup, and commercial caravan parks at Yallingup, Gracetown, Prevelly and Hamelin Bay.
Currently, four ‘wild’ campsites have been established along the Cape to Cape Track. Each has spaces for tents, a table and benches, toilet and rainwater-tank. Walkers may also use the National Park Campgrounds at Contos, Point Road and Boranup, and commercial caravan parks at Yallingup, Gracetown, Prevelly and Hamelin Bay.
Quarry Bay
This low cliff is composed of tufa, a mineral deposit formed by the precipitation of calcium carbonate from water trickling down from swampland above. The overhanging, bell-like structures of the deposit are similar to formations found in the nearby caves of the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge. They are formed in much the same way, though with the incorporation of
light-loving algae and plant matter.
This low cliff is composed of tufa, a mineral deposit formed by the precipitation of calcium carbonate from water trickling down from swampland above. The overhanging, bell-like structures of the deposit are similar to formations found in the nearby caves of the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge. They are formed in much the same way, though with the incorporation of
light-loving algae and plant matter.
Leeuwin Waterwheel
This waterwheel at Cape Leeuwin used to pump water from a nearby wetland up to the lighthouse-keepers’ cottages. Over years of disuse, it has slowly become encrusted with limestone, which has precipitated from the water-supply. The waterwheel marks the official end of the Cape to Cape Track, although most ‘end-to-enders’ regard the lighthouse door as the true start or finishing point.
This waterwheel at Cape Leeuwin used to pump water from a nearby wetland up to the lighthouse-keepers’ cottages. Over years of disuse, it has slowly become encrusted with limestone, which has precipitated from the water-supply. The waterwheel marks the official end of the Cape to Cape Track, although most ‘end-to-enders’ regard the lighthouse door as the true start or finishing point.
Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse
The Leeuwin Lighthouse was constructed in 1896 by Maurice Coleman Davies, famous for his timber empire at Karridale, from local stone quarried at the nearby Quarry Bay. Perched on a low promontory only 56 m above sea level, this lighthouse, at 39 m in height, is considerably taller than the one at Cape Naturaliste. This landmark, at the meeting point of the Indian and Southern Oceans, marks Australia’s most south westerly tip.
The Leeuwin Lighthouse was constructed in 1896 by Maurice Coleman Davies, famous for his timber empire at Karridale, from local stone quarried at the nearby Quarry Bay. Perched on a low promontory only 56 m above sea level, this lighthouse, at 39 m in height, is considerably taller than the one at Cape Naturaliste. This landmark, at the meeting point of the Indian and Southern Oceans, marks Australia’s most south westerly tip.