Lighthouse Accommodation in Australia
Since the end of demanning of Australia's lighthouses in the 1990s, the control of many lighthouse properties has gone to state-based National Parks or conservation agencies. Many lighthouses are now accessible to the public as tourist attractions, and some lightstations are now available as bed-and-breakfast or self-contained accommodation, in the keepers' cottages or other buildings. Unfortunately, there are no lighthouses in Australia where you can stay in the lighthouse tower itself.
The following information details some of the lighthouses around Australia where accommodation is available.
Please note: Lighthouses of Australia Inc (LoA Inc) itself is not responsible for any accommodation at any lighthouse in Australia, and cannot organise accommodation on behalf of any party. LoA Inc provides this information only as a guide, and cannot be held responsible if the information is inaccurate or invalid.
If your Lighthouse related accommodation is not yet listed here or current details need updating, please contact us.
| Contact | Lightstation Keepers’ Cottages |
| Phone | 03 5523 5119 |
| Website | |
| Accommodation | Accommodation is available in the Keepers’ Cottages. The Café Isabella is in the former stables and serves lunch, morning and afternoon tea daily 10:00am to 4:00pm. We conduct tours of the lighthouse daily at 11:00am and 2:00pm or by appointment. |
| Bookings | Advanced bookings are recommended. NB: LoA Inc is not involved in managing these bookings |
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| Contact | Lightstation Keepers’ Cottages – Apollo Bay |
| Phone | 03 5237 9240 |
| moreinfo@lightstation.com | |
| Website | www.lightstation.com |
| Accommodation | Accommodation is available in two double studios or in the Head Keeper’s cottage that will accommodate from 2 – 16 people. |
| Bookings | Advanced bookings are recommended. NB: LoA Inc is not involved in managing these bookings |
| Contact | National Park & Wildlife Service |
| Phone | (03) 5988 6184 or (03) 9567 7900. |
| lamp@austpacinns.com.au | |
| Website | www.parkweb.vic.gov.au or www.austpacinns.com.au/ |
| Accommodation | Accommodation is available in the two assistant keepers’ cottages, which can each sleep up to 9 people. There is also an inspector’s cottage suitable for a couple. Linen is supplied, but you need to take your own food. |
| Bookings | Advanced bookings are recommended. NB: LoA Inc is not involved in managing these bookings |
| Contact | National Parks & Wildlife Service – Tidal River |
| Phone | 1800 350 552 (Fax: 03 5680 9555) |
| wprom@parks.vic.gov.au | |
| Website | www.parkweb.vic.gov.au |
| Accommodation | Dormitory-style accommodation for up to 27 people is available in three of the keepers’ cottages. All bed linen (sleeping bags recommended) and food must be carried in on the 18 kilometre walk from Tidal River, and all rubbish must be carried out. Camping is also available in the Wilsons Promontory National Park, but not at the lightstation. |
| Bookings | Advanced bookings are recommended. NB: LoA Inc is not involved in managing these bookings |
| Contact | National Parks & Wildlife Service |
| Phone | 03 5158 4268 |
| pointhicks@bigpond.com | |
| Website | www.pointhicks.com.au/ |
| Accommodation | Accommodation is available in the two assistant keeper’s cottages for 2-7 nights. Each cottage can sleep up to 10 people. There is also a bungalow suitable for a couple. Linen can be rented, but you need to take your own food. Camping is also available in the nearby Croajingolong National Park camp ground. |
| Bookings | Advanced bookings are recommended. NB: LoA Inc is not involved in managing these bookings |
| Contact | National Park & Wildlife Service – Mallacoota |
| Phone | 03 5161 9500 |
| Website | www.parkweb.vic.gov.au |
| Accommodation | Accommodation is available in one of the assistant keeper’s cottages for 2-7 nights. The cottage can sleep up to 8 people in 3 bedrooms. Linen is supplied, but you need to take your own food. |
| Bookings | Advanced bookings are recommended. NB: LoA Inc is not involved in managing these bookings |
| Contact | Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village |
| Phone | |
| Website | www.flagstaffhill.com |
| Accommodation | Not really a lighthouse but the Lady Bay Lighthouses at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village will have accommodation available to stay on site and overlook Lady Bay. Flagstaff Hill Lighthouse Lodge will be opening in March 2010 and provide some of the best quality lighthouse accommodation along the Great Ocean Road. . |
| Bookings | Advanced bookings are recommended. NB: LoA Inc is not involved in managing these bookings |