Eco-Logic awarded tender for lighthouse tours

THE Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA) has officially given Eco-Logic Education & Environment Services the green light to keep running tours at Aireys Inlet’s Split Point Lighthouse.

This week, GORCAPA announced Eco-Logic had been awarded the tender, which followed a public expression of interest process in line with the Crown Land (Reserves) Act 1978.

 

GORCAPA assumed the role of Crown land manager for the Split Point Lighthouse in Aireys Inlet from Surf Coast Shire on May 1.

At the time of transfer, there were no valid tenure arrangements in place, although Eco-Logic had been running lighthouse tours since 2005.

Under a five-year agreement, Eco-Logic will bring its knowledge and expertise to the lighthouse visitor experience, a site made famous by its appearance in the popular children’s television series Round The Twist.

Constructed in 1891, the working lighthouse retains many of its original features, including its staircase, providing visitors with a unique and immersive historical experience.

The popular Split Point Lighthouse tours have long been recognised as a cornerstone of the Aireys visitor experience.

“We’re pleased to award the tender to Eco-Logic, whose deep connection to the local community make them a fantastic partner for the Split Point Lighthouse,” GORCAPA director of community, corporate affairs and visitor economy Andy Mathers said.

“We’re looking forward to working with Eco-Logic and the wider community to ensure the Great Ocean Road remains one of Australia’s most iconic and sought-after tourist destinations.”

GORCAPA announced in June it would invite applications from interested parties to run commercial tours of the lighthouse.

The authority says that as the precinct’s new land manager, it is committed to ensuring health, safety, and visitor satisfaction remain top priorities.