Point Cloates lighthouse was built in 1910 from local
limestone on the
hill near
Ningaloo Station
homestead. The
lighthouse was particularly remote and the living conditions were cramped with the two
lighthouse keepers living in one cottage with their families. It was automated and therefore de-manned in 1933 but unfortunately by the mid 1930s, the
lighthouse was severely damaged and eventually abandoned. It is likely the damage occurred due to the tower's poor foundations, but could have been due to an earthquake. It was later sold to the owners of the 49,000 hectare
Ningaloo sheep station.
The old
lighthouse now lies in
ruins, having been replaced by a steel lattice tower in a better position. The
lighthouse tower is extremely remote and is best accessed by 4WD from
Ningaloo Road. There are no formal tours and the tower is on private property but can be visited if permission is obtained from the owners.