Cape Liptrap Lighthouse — Attraction in Tarwin Lower

Located in Victoria, Australia, Cape Liptrap Lighthouse is a wonderful tourist destination that offers visitors a variety of natural beauty and experiences. The lighthouse is perched on a rugged cliff overlooking the vast Southern Ocean, and the scenery is breathtaking. Pristine waters, expansive beaches, and striking rock formations create a picturesque coastal landscape. On clear days, the horizon where the sea and sky meet is particularly striking, presenting a serene and magnificent panorama.

The campsites near Cape Liptrap Lighthouse offer nature lovers a great opportunity to immerse themselves in the outdoors. Although simple, the campsites are fully functional and provide the basic facilities for a comfortable stay. Surrounded by pristine nature, it is an ideal place for camping, where visitors can enjoy the starry sky at night and wake up to the sounds of seabirds and fresh sea breezes.

In addition to sightseeing and camping, a variety of outdoor activities can be enjoyed in the area around Cape Liptrap Lighthouse. Hiking is a popular option, and the trails offer beautiful views of the coastline and surrounding landscape. The rocky coast and sandy beaches are also great for bird watching and photography, making it a great place for nature lovers and adventurers.

This location is also an excellent aurora viewing point in Weizhou. When the aurora value reaches above 6, there is a high probability that the beautiful southern lights can be clearly seen with the naked eye. Moreover, Cape Liptrap Lighthouse is famous for its spectacular sunrises and sunsets. Sunrise brings golden light to the ocean, creating a peaceful and beautiful morning scene. At sunset, the sky is painted with bright orange and red hues, casting a magical light on the lighthouse and the surrounding sea. These moments provide a fascinating experience, making the lighthouse a fascinating destination for those who appreciate the beauty of...

On 17th November 1913 Cape Liptrap Lighthouse flashed its first automated signal across Bass Strait. Becoming Australia’s first, commonwealth funded, unattended automatic lighthouse.

Untrusting of the new technology, mariners saw the new beacon staffed for its first 6 months of operation.

Today it remains an integral part of Australia's coastline navigational network, ensuring safe passage for vessels: which includes an Automatic Identification System (AIS) base station providing ship and shore broadcasting.

I’ll leave the rest of the story for your to uncover when you visit.

We leave feeling blessed to have wandered solo around this beauty, seeing it shine against dark stormy skies, whilst listening to southern ocean waves crash against an unforgiving coastline.

If you head down this way, it’s worth the shortish side trip off the main road. The amount of car parks indicate it’s likely busy in summer months. So if you want to breathe in the majesty of this coastline without slipping through bustling crowds for a view, consider visiting in the cooler months. In my opinion the stormy skies make it much more worth it :)

Note: The stroll to the lighthouse from the car park took 5ish mins along a slightly undulating unsealed track, and there are

• multiple lookouts taking in varying views of the coast and lighthouse

• several picnic tables to stop and enjoy your lunch

• no facilities (so be sure to find/use restrooms...

This bass strait facing lighthouse is a beauty, and one must visit it if you’re close to Venus bay or Wilson prom.

What to see at lighthouse? There are 4 viewing decks near lighthouse. You can enjoy watching bass strait from these decks, and take some cool photos of lighthouse.

I’m not sure if you can go inside the lighthouse. It’s remotely controlled and I didn’t see any info about going inside it.

Note: This lighthouse doesn’t have access to beach 🏖

Accessing the lighthouse: As of April, 2021, the last 8km road to lighthouse is a wobbly gravel road. Please avoid using a sedan or hatchback, and use an SUV.

There are around 10 parking spots. Once you park your car, you’ve to walk for half a kilometre to the lighthouse.

There are no public washrooms at the site.

What to carry? Carry ample fuel as nearest petrol station is around 15kms from lighthouse.

Nearest town is Tarwin that has Shell petrol pump and IGA. Stock up water or snacks from here.

It can get super windy. So always carry heavy jacket and ear muffs. Also take care of kids, as the wind can almost blow them away.

Secret tip: On the way to lighthouse, you’ll spot a massive windmill farm. It’s a good spot to watch...