Cape St. Blaize Lighthouse

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The Cape St. Blaize Lighthouse was built in 1864 to warn ships passing at night of the dangerous rocky headland. Up until the 1970s, the lens was turned with a clockwork system, which required the lighthouse keeper to manually wind it every 3 hours. Though now fully automated, a team of keepers still man the Victorian lighthouse to maintain a constant radio watch, and perform meteorological duties. The hike up to the lighthouse rewards visitors with a beautiful view of the rocky coastline and undulating Indian ocean. While the lighthouse is supposed to be open to visitors Monday to Friday from 10:00 – 12:00 and then from 12:30 – 15:00, it’s best to call ahead as these hours aren’t always observed.