Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park
Busselton, Australia
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- Area
- 73.71 mi²
- Type
- National park in Australia
Visitor information
- Address: Cape Naturaliste Rd, Dunsborough WA 6281, Australia
- Phone: +61 8 9752 5555
- Official website: https://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/park/leeuwin-naturaliste
People also ask
How old is the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge?
The Leeuwin-Naturaliste ridge is a major feature of the national park, running from north to south between the Capes, and up to 200 metres high. The ridge is composed of two different rock types. Granitic rocks, more than 600 million years old form the basement of the ridge.
What are the two main types of rock found in the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park?
The Ridge is composed of two landform elements: a discontinuous strip of coastal dune limestone known as the Tamala Limestone Formation and basement rock known as the Leeuwin Complex, which forms the stunning granite outcrops in the region.
Where is Leeuwin Lighthouse?
Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse sits at the tip of a spectacular peninsula in Augusta, Western Australia, where the Southern and Indian Oceans meet.