Visit Cape Otway Lightstation

Autumn is a great time to visit historic Cape Otway Lightstation – with so much to discover, children will love to spend time exploring this Easter school break.

Escape to the wild southern coastline where a unique heritage experience awaits you.

Cape Otway Lighthouse is the oldest surviving lighthouse on mainland Australia and considered the most significant.

This leading attraction on the Great Ocean Road is a must-do these holidays. Built in 1848, the lighthouse known as the “Beacon of Hope” sits 90 metres above wild Bass Strait. Children will love climbing to the top of the Lighthouse and experiencing the incredible view.

Hundreds of lives were lost along this shipwreck coast, a sad but fascinating history which led to the building of the Lightstation on the cliff’s edge. For many thousands of 19th century migrants, who spent months travelling to Australia by ship, Cape Otway was their first sight of land after leaving Europe, Asia and North America.

Today Cape Otway Lighthouse is the highlight of the Great Ocean Road where with a short detour through the Otway National Park will lead you to the expansive heritage precinct situated on 200 acres of beautiful coastline and bushland.

Step back in time on a self-guided journey through the site with an array of heritage buildings including the Original Lightkeepers Quarters and Old Workshop, Telegraph Station and Radar Bunker to explore.

As you roam the grounds, knowledgeable guides are happy to share the Cape’s stories with history talks running throughout the day.

Take in the view of the lighthouse as you enjoy a coffee and the famous fresh scones with jam and cream at the Lightkeeper’s Café.

You can easily spend a full day discovering Cape Otway Lightstation. Or spend the whole night as well and stay overnight in the renovated Lightkeepers Cottages.

Head to http://lightstation.com

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