Ever wanted to stay in a light keeper's cottage? This is the place do it. Cape Willoughby Conservation Park is home to South Australia's first lighthouse and rich in maritime history. Although the lighthouse operated to prevent shipwrecks, a number of ships did sink off the coastline.
This park is open seven days a week from sunrise to sunset (except Christmas Day).
Closures and safety
This park is closed on days of Catastrophic Fire Danger and may also be closed on days of Extreme Fire Danger.
You can determine the current fire danger rating by checking the Fire Ban District map on the CFS website.
Check the CFS website or call the CFS Bushfire Information Hotline 1800 362 361 for:
- Information on fire bans and current fire conditions
- Current CFS warnings and incidents
- Information on what to do in the event of a fire.
Listen to your local area radio station for the latest updates and information on fire safety.
Cape Willoughby Conservation Park Visitor Centre
Open everyday: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm (except Christmas Day).
Open everyday during SA spring, summer and autumn school holidays: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (except Christmas Day).
Lightstation tours
Lightstation History Tour (45 minutes)
Daily: 11:00, 2:00 pm
Daily during SA spring, summer and autumn school holidays: 11:00 am, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm
Lighthouse Climb Tour (20 minutes)
Daily: 12:15 pm, 12:45 pm
Daily during SA spring, summer and autumn school holidays: 12:15 pm, 12:45 pm, 4:00 pm
Please note: Access to the lighthouse balcony may be restricted during extreme weather conditions. Access involves climbing stairs. Children under 4 are not permitted to use the stairs unless they are in an approved baby harness or backpack.