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41 comments

1. 41 Diane
   Aug 4th, 2008 at 8:29 pm

   Tremendous! Wild coastlines will always grip the imagination. The staff are so friendly and do a great job of placing the cape and the lighthouse in the context of the Aboriginal occupants and European settlement. History brought to life!

2. 40 A.Olsen
   Aug 2nd, 2008 at 10:29 pm

   have visited many times over the year and still brings us joy, the drive there along the Great Ocean Road is just mesmerising,and the actual Cape Otway Lightstation has such wonderful history

3. 39 dave Laing
   Jul 29th, 2008 at 4:56 pm

   Stayed there nine times - just love the peace and quiet - great to walk around first thing in the morning, Simply stunning view of the Southern Ocean~!!

4. 38 Andrew Cowell
   Jul 22nd, 2008 at 9:16 pm

   A bit out of the way (then again, who would put a lighthouse in the middle of the Princes Highway !!) but well worth the trip.
   I visited with my four-year-old son and we both loved it.
   Very interesting staff and lots to see.
   The climb to the top is very rewarding.
   Oh, and quite cheap, too !!

5. 37 David Ivens
   Jul 22nd, 2008 at 11:35 am

   Lovely drive from the Great Ocean Road to the lighthouse through unspoilt bush with plenty of koalas and wallabies to see along the way on the roadside.
   The ocean view at the lightstation is spectacular and changes with each visit depending on the time of day and weather conditions. Have a snack from the cafe while enjoying the views and other attractions available.

6. 36 Rossano
   Jul 19th, 2008 at 1:29 am

   spectacular way to the lightstation, great walks, fantistic scenery, the wales down in the sea at the sun set, a storm during the night, an old book in the keepers cottage before sleep….all wonderfull.
   ps.: sorry for the english

7. 35 Libby Hicks
   Jul 11th, 2008 at 4:30 pm

   We have been fortunate to stay at the Cape Otway Lighthouse twice. The first time as a family and the second time with three other families (one who had come over from England). Both times were sensational. The views are spectacular, the ambience amazing and we LOVED the ghosts, orbs and other ’strange’ things that happened while we were there. The night time walks with our torches to go rabbit spotting were particular good fun.

   We’ll be back for another adventure . . .

8. 34 Joe Mortelliti
   Jul 9th, 2008 at 8:14 pm

   The experience of staying at cape otway light station with the constant changing weather patterns, sunrises and sunsets, was an awesome experience.
   Being able to wander around the property as a guest with the whole place to experience in early and late hours truly gave a great sense of the isolation and wonder of this magnificent coastal vantage point.
   Joe Mortelliti

9. 33 Lisa
   Jul 7th, 2008 at 1:22 pm

   Cape Otway Lightstation is a fabulous tourist destination. The drive through the rainforest to reach the Lightstation is a beautiful start to your visit. The Lightstation itself is a place rich with history. The guides have a high-level of knowledge not just of the Lightstation but also of the sarrounding region. The views from both the Lighthouse and the cliff-tops are magnificent. Make sure you don’t miss out on the home-cooked meals at the cafe!

10. 32 Ella
    Jul 7th, 2008 at 11:01 am

    You have to stay to really experience this place. It’s lovely to sit on the grass at the end of the day with a glass of wine looking at the lightstation and the ocean, and then to wake up to the same view! Very peaceful and something you can’t find elsewhere!

11. 31 Julie
    Jul 6th, 2008 at 8:57 pm

    S - P- E - C- T - A- C- U- L- A- R-! The lighthouse sits up high, in Majestic glory. Don’t miss this one.

12. 30 Faye and Max
    Jul 5th, 2008 at 3:35 pm

    Spent 4 wonderful days in the Assistant Lighthouse Keepers Cottage, what views, what peace, staff great, will be back again for some more relaxation.

13. 29 Pippa VK3YME
    Jul 3rd, 2008 at 11:39 pm

    A brilliant place to go and unwind. An overnight stay is a must, in the morning you may think you have lost your hearing as the early mornings are just so peaceful. The distant song of a magpie or the thump thump of a Wallabee hopping through the tee trees makes you realise that your ears are still working properly, it’s just so peacefull.

    I have always found the staff to be very helpfull and friendly. I was also very impressed with the great pride they show in in being the custodians of such a wonderful location, including the ability to recount some of it’s history.

    A very fulfilling holiday destination that I will return to time and time again.

14. 28 Barry Eliason
    Jul 3rd, 2008 at 2:47 pm

    We spent 2 delightful nights/days at the lighthouse - enjoying the feeling of being the light house keepers. During the day alive with tourists and at night very quiet and peaceful

15. 27 Colin Taylor
    Jul 3rd, 2008 at 9:33 am

    The light-house is a unique tourist offering, in that it reminds a visitor of his or her smallness in the face of nature’s awesome beauty. It’s such a refreshing break from all that is familiar in our city-based lives.

16. 26 Sandy Roadknight
    Jul 2nd, 2008 at 7:41 pm

    Lighthouses are great places to stay in beautiful surroundings with very interesting history.

17. 25 LIZ
    Jul 2nd, 2008 at 12:57 pm

    The Cape Otway Lighthouse sits magestically on one of the most spectacular pieces of our coastline. No tourist should miss going to this amazing place. And all the locals should take time out to see what they’ve got at their “back door”

18. 24 Becky
    Jul 2nd, 2008 at 10:18 am

    What a fantastic location! 12 of us stayed in the Lightkeeper’s Cottage and we had a wonderful time. The lighthouse is stunning and the site is packed with historical goodness. Also, when you’ve finished exploring the grounds, there are so many other great things to do nearby. Overall, a really great experience in a beautiful unspoilt location!

19. 23 Joy
    Jul 2nd, 2008 at 8:40 am

    Very quiet peaceful place to unwind after a busy year.

20. 22 Mukti Timilsina
    Jul 1st, 2008 at 9:17 pm

    This is such a fantastic place on the Great Ocean Road/ Otways tourist drive. Spectacular scenery and insights into life in the past when this place was so isolated.

21. 21 nereda rink
    Jul 1st, 2008 at 8:50 pm

    Cape Otway Lightstation is an awesome structure .Built against the odds in such difficult terrain a century ago.The purpose to show the way through the treacherous waters of Bass Strait. Thus saving the lives of countless sailors & their passengers.An inspiring place to visit.

22. 20 joan lammas
    Jul 1st, 2008 at 7:55 pm

    The wild and wonderful location of the lighthouse, the interesting old buildings, the fascinationg presentation of the history and the staff who were so generous with their time and information all add up to my best Victorian experience.

23. 19 Robert Kedge
    Jul 1st, 2008 at 7:35 pm

    The peace and quiet, the stunning views and the whole educational experience were outstanding. Plus the historical knowledge of the guide brought the place to life.

24. 18 Brian Digb y
    Jul 1st, 2008 at 5:59 pm

    Just a great place to go to enjoy one of the finest places in Victoria….. no!! Australia.

25. 17 Ken
    Jul 1st, 2008 at 4:10 pm

    after spending 4 months in the Desert over seas, this has to be the most refreshing, calming holiday I have been on, Cape Otway is steeped in tradition, is central to all the activities in the Otway region and just a short drive to the twelve apostles and other tourist attractions.
    It is a five star holiday on a shoe string budget

26. 16 Victoria
    Jul 1st, 2008 at 1:37 pm

    I took my neice there for her 30th Birthday and the two of us celebrated alone in the heritage accomodation with a gourmet meal provided by the lightstation. It was wonderful and the next morning we got up early and walked along the rest of the Great Ocean Walk which finishes at the Apostles. Everything was locked up when we left so we had to climb the big gates! It was a birthday she won’t forget - very special - and not “just a party” but “an experience to remember”.

27. 15 Christine Grant
    Jul 1st, 2008 at 1:18 pm

    I entered because i am facinated by light houses because their position is on an exciting part of caost, the role they play in protecting ships and because I have a goal to visit all the light houses around the Australian Coast

28. 14 Rachel
    Jul 1st, 2008 at 12:49 pm

    An amazing place and fabulous drive - the whole area would take well over a year to see everything - the Otways are the best place not only in Victoria, but all of Australia! - Fact.

29. 13 Matt
    Jul 1st, 2008 at 12:30 pm

    Excellent, a beautiful spot.

30. 12 Sue
    Jul 1st, 2008 at 11:36 am

    Great place to visit, just watch out for the gale force winds!

31. 11 Georgina
    Jun 30th, 2008 at 9:59 pm

    An absolutely magical place to stay for a weekend as we did. The old lightkeepers cottages were warm, comfortable and replete with history.

32. 10 Kent Gration
    Jun 30th, 2008 at 9:28 pm

    Great views, great company, great lighthouse, what more can I say.

33. 9 neil
    Jun 30th, 2008 at 9:21 pm

    Steeped in majestic history ………… the heart and soul of the maritime history of the Great Ocean Road!

34. 8 Luis Alfred
    Jun 30th, 2008 at 8:19 pm

    Lovely place to visit with a lot of history

35. 7 Derek Liddle
    Jun 30th, 2008 at 8:11 pm

    For me, the Cape Otway Lightstation sums up all that the Great Ocean Road is about. Stunning scenery, rugged coastline and a rich history.

36. 6 Marie
    Jun 30th, 2008 at 8:06 pm

    had the pleasure of stopping there for a quick break and found the staff absolutely fantastic, nothing was too much trouble and the facilities were extremely comfortable and of course the location and scenery was just out of this world

37. 5 Siobhan King
    Jun 30th, 2008 at 7:40 pm

    An absolute must on a journey along the Great Ocean Road

38. 4 Alan Fenner
    Jun 30th, 2008 at 7:36 pm

    The best views found anywhere along the Great Ocean Road. Magical sunsets, superb accommodation, great history and lovely staff.

39. 3 C>Cook
    Jun 30th, 2008 at 6:54 pm

    My wife and I spents a wonderful weekend at the lighthouse staying in the keepers cottage. Restful, great walks and fantistic scenery. would recommend it to everyone.

40. 2 Adi
    Jun 27th, 2008 at 1:08 pm

    Cape Otway Lightstation is a magical place - a “must see” when travelling aong the Great Ocean Road

41. 1 Ange Kenos
    May 18th, 2008 at 6:51 pm

    A wonderful light house