Cape Otway Lightstation shortlisted for 2020 Victorian Community History Awards
Cape Otway Lightstation has been shortlisted for the 2020 Victorian Community History Awards! The awards celebrate and recognise contributions made by Victorians who are preserving the state’s rich and diverse history and we are delighted that our WWII Memories...
Launch of WW11 Radar Station Interpretative Exhibit at Cape Otway Lightstation
We are delighted to announce that we have just added an exciting new exhibit to the Cape Otway Lightstation Heritage Precinct! Delve deep into WW2 history as we uncover the story of a top secret mission at Cape Otway. An audio visual interpretation project that...
Save Our Lighthouse Campaign
Following our recent announcement and news in the media that the Cape Otway may be forced to close permanently after March 2021 we have been overwhelmed by the support and positive feedback we have received from all who love the Lighthouse as we do. Many of you have...
Possible Closure of Cape Otway Lightstation
We are deeply saddened to announce that beyond March 2021, Cape Otway Lightstation may be forced to close permanently with the loss of jobs for over 20 local staff in a devastating outcome for the local community.After months of failed negotiations, the State...
Let us tell you a story…. World Storytelling Day & Ford Exhibition Launch
**To help to protect our staff and visitors and to help with the social distancing measures recommended to slow the spread of the COVID19 virus, we have taken the decision to postpone this event. Stay tuned! We will announce a new date as soon as we can!** Join us...
A Life of Service, Ford Exhibition Opening
Discover the story of head lightkeeper Henry Ford and his wife Mary Ann told through an exhibition of their belongings from their time at Cape Otway Lightstation.
