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Historic Water Wheel

Point of Interest

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Leeuwin Road, Western Australia.

Description

The waterwheel was built to power a hydraulic ram, which would pump water to supply the lighthouse and keepers' cottages. It quickly became encrusted with a coating of limestone and is now frozen in rock. Water from the spring still flows through the sluiceway, with the high calcium content protecting this historic feature from the ravages of time. This free point of interest offers toilets. Dogs are not permitted. No camping or overnight parking allowed.