Cape Otway Lightstation

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Cape Otway Lightstation is considered Australia’s most significant lighthouse and is also known as the ‘Beacon of Hope”. The light established in 1848 is perched on towering sea cliffs 90 metres above where the spectacular Bass Straight and the Southern Ocean collide. Experience the thrill of stepping out onto the Lighthouse Balcony for awesome views, and hear the amazing history...
Facilities
  • Quality Tourism Accreditation
  • Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
  • Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
  • Victoria Tourism Industry Council
  • Visitor Information Centre
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Family Friendly
  • Gallery / Museum
  • Lawn / Gardens
  • Lookouts
  • Non Smoking
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • Shop / Gift Shop
Location

1140 Lightstation Road, Cape Otway, VIC, 3233 Australia

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Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the Great Ocean Road region the Wadawurrung, Eastern Maar & Gunditjmara. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging. We recognise and respect their unique cultural heritage and the connection to their traditional lands. We commit to building genuine and lasting partnerships that recognise, embrace and support the spirit of reconciliation, working towards self-determination, equity of outcomes and an equal voice for Australia’s first people.