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.
Cape Otway Lighthouse
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Climb Cape Otway Lighthouse
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Telegraph Station
Lantern Room Cape Otway
Spot Koalas on the Lighthouse Road
Tours great ocean road
Experience the thrill of stepping out onto the Lighthouse Balcony for awesome views, and hear the amazing history of tragic shipwrecks on this isolated and rugged coastline from the passionate guides.

Explore the historic telegraph station built in 1859 and discover Australia's extraordinary secret war history from WWII.

Watch whales at play and soak up the natural beauty and atmosphere or stay overnight in the unique historic lightkeeper’s accommodation; great for families, groups, couples, friends and those hiking the Great Ocean Walk.

The Cape Otway Lightstation is located a short drive off the Great Ocean Road, through the serene forest of the Otway National Park.
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Address

1140 Lightstation Road, Cape Otway, Victoria, 3233

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