Aireys Inlet a gorgeous coastal hamlet where the familiar curves of the Great Ocean Road and dramatic nature of the Great Otway National Park begin.
The still-operating lighthouse is open to the public with self-guided tours available and sweeping views of the Eagle Rock Marine Sanctuary and Great Ocean Road region below.
As you travel west along the Great Ocean Road just outside town, view the famous memorial arch which was erected to commemorate the returned servicemen from World War I who built the Great Ocean Road from 1918 to 1932.
This is a delightful experience incorporating the Split Point Lighthouse, Bark Hut, Allen Noble Sanctuary, the Memorial Cairn, and heritage-listed buildings.
There is the famous Surf Coast Walk, along with so many other walks of all levels in Aireys Inlet, all with spectacular views.
Swimming, surfing, rockpooling and lazing – the beaches in and around Aireys Inlet are some of the best, with cafes, parks and coffee nearby.
A weekend of fun for the whole family at Great Ocean Road’s best kept secret.
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