# Cape Otway Lightstation

> Built in 1848, this is the oldest surviving lighthouse on the Australian mainland, on a windswept headland at the end of a 13 km side road.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-cape-otway-lightstation/

Built in 1848, this is the oldest surviving lighthouse on the Australian mainland, on a windswept headland at the end of a 13 km side road. Whales pass offshore in winter and spring.

- **Nearest town:** Cape Otway, Victoria
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** -38.8565, 143.5132
- **Editor's pick:** ★

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually November–April. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September–October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Great Ocean Road: Torquay to Warrnambool](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/au-great-ocean-road/)

## Nearby

- [Otway Fly Treetop Walk](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-otway-fly/) – 11 km
- [Triplet Falls](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-triplet-falls/) – 14 km
- [Kennett River koala walk](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-kennett-river-koalas/) – 37 km
- [Gibson Steps](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-gibson-steps/) – 41 km

## FAQs

### Where is Cape Otway Lightstation?

Cape Otway Lightstation is in Cape Otway, Victoria, at GPS -38.8565, 143.5132.

### Which road trips pass Cape Otway Lightstation?

Cape Otway Lightstation is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Great Ocean Road: Torquay to Warrnambool.

### What is there to see near Cape Otway Lightstation?

Places worth a stop nearby: Otway Fly Treetop Walk (11 km), Triplet Falls (14 km), Kennett River koala walk (37 km) and Gibson Steps (41 km).

### When is the best time to visit Cape Otway Lightstation?

The most pleasant months are usually November–April. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September–October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Part of these destinations

- [Great Ocean Road](https://camping-spirit.com/destinations/au-great-ocean-road/)