Tours
Cape Otway Lightstation is open every day except Christmas day, from 9am-5pm. During the January & Easter school holidays we open until 6pm.
Self-guided tours
Every visitor to the Lightstation receives a souvenir map with information on the main points of interest - including the lighthouse, Telegraph Station, World War Two radar bunker, shipwreck relics, the Lightkeeper's Cottages and historical displays. The lighthouse is manned by a trained guide, who will greet you at the top of the tower.
Your guide will recount stories of the Cape's traditional owners, shipwrecks, the trials and tribulations of the colourful lighthouse keepers, the working of the light, World War Two history, fascinating stories of the Telegraph Station, one of Australia's most intriguing UFO mysteries, and much more.
Guided tours
Free guided tours depart regularly from the Telegraph Station.
They take approximately 45 minutes and include a climb up the spiral staircase to the top of the light tower.
Lightkeeper's Shipwreck Discovery Tours
We take tourists off the beaten track and immerse them in the natural and man-made history of the Cape. Tours are run 10am-12pm & 2pm-4pm, seven days a week. Visit the Lightkeeper's Shipwreck Discovery Tour page for more details.
Great Ocean Walk
Cape Otway Lightstation is at the heart of the Great Ocean Walk. Find out about our great deals for hikers and special menus - visit our Great Ocean Walk page for more details.
Accessibility
Wheelchair access is available to many parts of the site with some assistance, although access to the top of the lighthouse is via a traditional circular staircase.
Groups
Guided tours & packages including meals are available for groups of 10 or more. Please book in advance.
Animals
Domestic pets are not permitted at the Lightstation because it is part of the Great Otway National Park, which is home to precious wildlife.
What to bring
Cape Otway experiences variable weather conditions, so you should bring warm clothing, sun protection, comfortable shoes, wet weather gear ... and don't forget your camera.