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Lighthouse Shell Gallery

North West Cape, WA
At a glance
Caravan ParkToiletsNo Pets

About this caravan park

The Lighthouse Shell Gallery, prominently positioned at the entrance of Ningaloo Lighthouse Caravan Park, houses one of the state's largest private shell collections. It notably exhibits a prehistoric shark tooth and the globe's largest giant helmet shell. The gallery showcases a comprehensive assortment of species' shells gathered over the past 50 years, offering visitors engaging and educational insights. The collection, meticulously curated by Jim Figgis, also sells souvenirs, encouraging guests to bring a piece of their visit home.

Here you will find of the largest private shell collections on display in the state. This extensive collection of shells has been in Exmouth for the past 50 years and is a credit to Jim Figgis who ran it for many years. There is also a prehistoric shark tooth dating back millions of years and a giant helmet shell (reputedly the largest in the world) to have a look at. Lots of little ‘species’ adorn the cabinets and make for interesting talking points. Come in for a squiz and maybe pick up a souvenir or two.

How to Get There

Front of Lighthouse Caravan Park

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Caravan Parks

Rules & Accessibility

No Pets

Other Features

Gallery & cafe – not open everyday
Unknown feature
Cold Drinks
Small fee required – all fees go to donation for RFDS (Flying Doctor)
Cafe
Close to Vlamingh Head Lighthouse
Beautiful collections
Photo Opportunity
Coffee & Tea
Place of Interest

Location

Lighthouse Shell Gallery•Lighthouse Caravan Park Yardie Creek Rd, North West Cape, WA, 6707

Weather Forecast

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Common questions about Lighthouse Shell Gallery

What facilities does Lighthouse Shell Gallery have?

Lighthouse Shell Gallery has toilets, cold drinks, caravan parks, small fee required – all fees go to donation for rfds (flying doctor), cafe and close to vlamingh head lighthouse. That is the short list; 10 facilities are recorded for this site in total.

Are dogs allowed at Lighthouse Shell Gallery?

No. The record for Lighthouse Shell Gallery lists "No Pets", so dogs are not allowed here. That is common in national parks and conservation reserves, where the rule protects wildlife and other campers. If the dog is coming with you, look at the nearby sites on this page and check their rules before you drive out.

Can you book Lighthouse Shell Gallery online?

We hold no online booking link for Lighthouse Shell Gallery, so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Lighthouse Shell Gallery?

Lighthouse Shell Gallery sits in North West Cape, WA. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Lighthouse Shell Gallery

Facilities recorded for Lighthouse Shell Gallery
FacilityOn site
Gallery & cafe – not open everydayYes
Yes
ToiletsYes
Cold DrinksYes
No PetsYes
Caravan ParksYes
Small fee required – all fees go to donation for RFDS (Flying Doctor)Yes
CafeYes
Close to Vlamingh Head LighthouseYes
Beautiful collectionsYes
Photo OpportunityYes
Coffee & TeaYes
Place of InterestYes

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Low–Moderate
Today
25°·43%·49km/h
Low–Moderate
Tomorrow
23°·43%·39km/h
Low–Moderate
Wed
25°·52%·30km/h
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Lighthouse Caravan Park Yardie Creek Rd

North West Cape, WA 6707

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Lighthouse Shell Gallery