Victoria · Attraction
Split Point Lighthouse
Iconic white tower above the surf
schedule 1 min read / Updated Jun 2026
Perched on the clifftops at Aireys Inlet, Split Point Lighthouse is one of the most recognisable landmarks on the Great Ocean Road. Built in 1891 and still operational today, the brilliant white tower rises 34 metres above sea level and offers a 360-degree panorama of the Surf Coast, the Otway Ranges, and the Southern Ocean. It gained a new generation of fans as the setting for the beloved Australian television series Round the Twist.
Guided and self-guided tours run daily, allowing visitors to climb the internal staircase to the balcony outside the lantern room, where the view stretches along the clifftop coastline in both directions. The surrounding reserve is free to walk at any time, and the lighthouse tower and keeper's cottage precinct are photogenic from every angle, particularly at golden hour when the white walls glow against a deep blue sky.
The small town of Aireys Inlet sits just below the lighthouse, with a handful of cafes, a pub, and the famous Surf Coast Walk passing right through. The accessible clifftop path around the lighthouse reserve is suitable for prams and wheelchairs, making it a practical stop for families at any stage of a Great Ocean Road journey.
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