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Split Point Lighthouse Tours: Discover Maritime History and Breathtaking Coastal Vistas
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13 Ratings
Aireys Inlet
Explore Split Point Lighthouse and immerse yourself in maritime history, breathtaking coastal vistas, and the setting of popular TV series. Open daily from 10 am to mid-afternoon.
Duration:
30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Split Point Lighthouse - Take a self-guided Tour and discover awesome coastal views and a quirky history of the lighthouse keepers. Find out about the Shipwreck Coast and the importance of lighthouses to keeping ships safe.
We have an awesome collection of historical local photographs that complements the tour and depicts what life was like in the area when the lighthouse was permanently manned.
The tour then enters the lantern room and then out onto the balcony for the spectacular 360 degree views of the Great Ocean Road, Eagle Rock Marine Sanctuary and the Otways.
What's Included
- Goods and Services Tax (GST) included
- Professional guides available at both the start and finish
- Option for a self-guided tour
What's Not Included
- Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information
Affectionately referred to as ‘The White Queen’ by locals and fans alike, this place is not just to be admired from a distance. Feel free to visit! Your stay could be brief or lengthy, but we suggest spending 20-30 minutes.
Open every day from 10 am until mid-afternoon, the timings vary with the seasons. Note: All participants must be a minimum of 5 years old.
Experience breathtaking 360-degree views of the coast, learn about the lighthouse keepers’ lifestyle, marvel at the beautifully built tower and recognize the famous set of TV shows ‘Round the Twist’ and ‘MASTERCHEF’ . The intimidating Bass Strait and Southern Ocean provide a glimpse into the wild, our Shipwreck history and contemporary conservation efforts in the hidden Marine Sanctuary.
Step into the past with maritime history, forward in coastal conservation or simply capture the beauty of the present with a snapshot. Every moment here is worth it.
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- Children must be over the age of 5 years (for safety requirements)
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- An adult must accompany all children under age 10
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- Appropriate footwear must be worn. Thongs, sandals without heel straps and high heels are not safe to wear in the lighthouse
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- A moderate level of fitness is required as the lighthouse climb is quite strenuous
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- Not recommended for participants who suffer vertigo or claustrophobia
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- People with pacemakers and similar medical technology should not take a tour as they can be affected by telecommunication equipment housed in the lighthouse
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- Free parking is available in the car park at the end of Federal street. The lighthouse is then a 3 minute walk. Please make sure you do not park in a non standing zone as parking inspectors do frequent the area.
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- this is a covid safe experience
Location
3 Federal St
Federal Street
Access the lighthouse at any time during opening hours. You can pre-book online https://splitpointlighthouse.com.au/ or on arrival.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(13 Ratings)
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Themccollas
Oct 11, 2023
Fantastic views and excellent guides - Anyone who grew up in the 90s will recognise this Lighthouse from Round the Twist - and aside from the connection to the TV show, it is a fantastic and educational experience to visit. Well worth the $10 ticket to go inside with a guide and get a spectacular view from the top. The guides were very friendly and knowledgeable, and happy to chat and answer questions. It's worth doing the short walk to the lookouts as well for more fantastic scenery. We stopped at the little cafe in the former stables, just down the road, for some cold drinks and morning tea - also highly recommended.
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619jeffry
Aug 18, 2023
Climb to the balcony and get a great view - Split Point Lighthouse is the guardian of Victoria's Shipwreck Coast. This treacherous piece of water has been the graveyard of many ships especially during the 19th century, the Age of Sail. To get a great view of the Southern Ocean, you can climb to the lighthouse's balcony.
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Jamesanddebbie
Apr 28, 2023
Incredible views! - An absolutely amazing experience! We went along with childhood memories of Round The Twist, but also just wanted the amazing experience of climbing a lighthouse. We were given an introduction and some great history when we arrived, and then we headed up to the top. It's quite a decent walk up, but plenty of great information to stop and read along the way.
The view from the top is quite something else though. We could've spent ages up there. There's a guide at the top to help control the amount of people out on the viewing area at any one time - we were able to be out there for quite a while, but I could see this could get busy during peak seasons.
Like a few people mentioned, it does cost a reasonable amount for a short visit. But knowing the money goes back into helping preserve the lighthouse makes it a whole lot more palatable. We also didn't find the parking a problem at all - the signs were pretty clear we felt, and there was quite a bit of parking on the eastern side of the lighthouse.
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Nik
Jan 26, 2023
Brilliant - The guide ladies where fantastic and could answer all questions, it’s a fantastic little light house and we’ll worth looking at
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Rg3262
Dec 5, 2022
Lovely lighthouse - I visited the inside of the lighthouse, learnt its history and took photographs inside and outside of the lighthouse. Would come back again.
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S107nddianec
Oct 21, 2022
Enjoyable visit - There was one guide at the top of the lighthouse and one at the bottom. Both were very willing to answer questions and provide information about the lighthouse and area.
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Xanerin
May 27, 2022
It’s The Climb - What a fantastic experience to climb this fabulous lighthouse. It is not a Strenuous climb- you just need to pace yourself- but when you get to the top you are rewarded with the best views imaginable. Highly recommend this activity.
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414honeyb
Jan 7, 2022
Lovely - Lovely old lighthouse with lots of history. Price for entry was reasonable, although why we are paying to see things kept going with our tax dollars is beyond me. Lovely climb and views from the too and nice helpful staff.
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Jennifer_w
Mar 13, 2024
A refund - but disappointment. - It seems that the Split Point Lighthouse operators do not provide third-party booking sites with current information on cancellations. We arrived with our pre-paid tickets, having driven two hours with our international visitors, to find the Lighthouse fully booked with school groups for the day on which we had booked. I will say that Viator were very prompt in providing a refund - but they can't give back the time, and we missed out on an experience we were all anticipating eagerly. More co-ordination between provider and booking service is required.
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Venture738400
Oct 1, 2023
Becareful of parking area with 'no stopping' signage! - We drove there to see the lighthouse and parked the car inside the designated "PARKING" area for about 90 minutes, along with many other cars. Upon returning, all the cars on that side had a parking ticket, $192 !!!! The signage of 'no stopping' is not really expected in the area which has a 'PARKING' sign at the entrance. That side of the parking can easily be closed for cars!!!!!!
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