Cape Agulhas Lighthouse, Agulhas National Park

Name: Cape Agulhas Lighthouse
Address: Lighthouse Street, Agulhas National Park, 7285, South Africa
Telephone: +27 28 435 6078

#1 among attractions in Agulhas National Park

Top attraction, Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture

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Cape Agulhas Lighthouse, Agulhas National Park

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The Cape Agulhas Lighthouse is situated at Cape Agulhas, the southernmost tip of Africa. It was the third lighthouse to be built in South Africa, and the second-oldest still operating, after Green Point. It is located on the southern edge of the village of L'Agulhas, in the Agulhas National Park; the light is operated by Transnet National Ports Authority. In 2016, the American Society of Civil Engineers identified the lighthouse as a deserving prominent historic engineering project and International Historic Civil Engineering Landmark. ()

Local name: Kaap Agulhas-vuurtoring Coordinates: 34°49'46"S, 20°0'32"E

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Lighthouse StreetAgulhas National Park 7285 South Africa

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+27 28 435 6078

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Cape Agulhas Lighthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Agulhas National Park, Cape Agulhas, Cape Agulhas, Struisbaai.

0.6 miSW
National park, Park, View point
Agulhas National Park, Agulhas National Park
15 min walk • Cape Agulhas is a rocky headland in Western Cape, South Africa. It is the geographic southern tip of the African continent and the beginning of the dividing line between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans according to the International Hydrographic Organization.
0.4 miNE
Village
Cape Agulhas
12 min walk • L'Agulhas is the most southern coastal village and holiday resort in South Africa, located within the Cape Agulhas Local Municipality at the southernmost tip of the African mainland.
~1800 ftNE
Locality
Cape Agulhas
9 min walk • In addition to its natural beauty, Cape Agulhas is also known for its diverse marine life. The nearby Agulhas National Park is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna, providing ample opportunities for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts.
3 miNE
Town
Struisbaai
77 min walk • One of the main attractions in Struisbaai is the colorful Struisbaai Harbor, where visitors can watch the local fishing boats come and go, or even try their hand at fishing for the abundant local seafood. The harbor is also home to a number of restaurants and cafes...