Split Point Lighthouse Tours

Overview

Available languages

Chinese

English

Mobile ticket

To locals and fans afar she is affectionately known as ‘The White Queen‘. Don’t just wonder as you drive by – come on in! You can self guide for as short or as long a time as you like. We'd recommend 20-30 minutes.

We are open every Day – from 10 am to mid afternoon, depending on the season. Participants must be at least 5 years old.

We will introduce you to stunning 360 degree coastal vistas, the lives of the lighthouse keepers, a wonderfully constructed tower, as well as the famous setting for the TV series ‘Round the Twist’ and ‘MASTERCHEF’ .Bass Strait and the Southern Ocean offer an awe-inspiring sense of the wild, of our Shipwreck history, and of contemporary conservation in the Marine Sanctuary below.

Whether you want to step back in maritime, forward in coastal conservation or capture the now with a perfect snapshot, this is a stop worth every minute.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

1. Children must be over the age of 5 years (for safety requirements)

2. An adult must accompany all children under age 10

3. Appropriate footwear must be worn. Thongs, sandals without heel straps and high heels are not safe to wear in the lighthouse

4. A moderate level of fitness is required as the lighthouse climb is quite strenuous

5. Not recommended for participants who suffer vertigo or claustrophobia

6. People with pacemakers and similar medical technology should not take a tour as they can be affected by telecommunication equipment housed in the lighthouse

8. 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.

9. this is a covid safe experience

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

our professional guides can support your tour at the bottom and the top

self guide

Transportation to/from attractions

What To Expect

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.

20 minutes • Admission Included

Options

Self guided tour of lighthouse

Duration: 20 minutes
Self -Guided Tour: Discover the spectacular views from the balcony the amazing stories of the lighthouse.

Reviews

4.29

17 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Nice visit to historic lighthouse
royv647,
Feb 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Today we visited the lighthouse, parked in the bottom carpark near the toilet facilities, there is a great covered barbecue area there also. About a 900 metre walk from there up to the lighthouse, nice ocean views on the way. We bought tickets at the lighthouse for the self guided tour from the helpfull lady stationed there, $12.50 per adult. She gave us lots of information about the lighthouse before we went inside and worked our way up the steps to the top where another young lady met us for a chat also. The lighthouse is as it was when built in 1891, it was well built and has stood the test of time. Originally going to be built of local quarried stone but it was deemed to be too soft for the conditions it had to face so all the stone was crushed and used in the concrete structure it became. All the interior fittings and the light etc were made in England and shipped over, it is all in prime condition, well made. This is still a working lighthouse, over the years it must have saved many a ship and lives on this beautiful but treacherous coastline. We really enjoyed the visit and surrounding area.
Just do it
ELLA M,
Oct 20, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Well worth the visit. Very informative and guides were on hand with extra stories/history. Easy and safe to climb. Fascinating that it still is a working lighthouse.
Worth a visit
Charmaine S,
Sep 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
We were lucky to visit on a sunny day. Very knowledgable staff. Awesome 360 degree views (obviously). Good climb up but very doable. Quite a bit of history to read. There were two other platforms that you can walk out to for a view back back to the lighthouse or out to sea. There is also a cafe a couple of minutes walk down the road which had a good selection of meals and snacks
Good views! Round the Twist must do
matts 69,
Sep 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Great little tour of the lighthouse! Guides are very informative and provided for a loverly experience. Lots of information and great views
A refund - but disappointment.
Jennifer W,
Mar 13, 2024
- Review from Viator
2.00
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.
Fantastic views and excellent guides
themccollas,
Oct 11, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.
Becareful of parking area with 'no stopping' signage!
Venture738400,
Oct 1, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
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!!!!!!
Climb to the balcony and get a great view
619jeffry,
Aug 18, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.
Incredible views!
JamesandDebbie,
Apr 28, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.
Brilliant
Nik C,
Jan 26, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The guide ladies where fantastic and could answer all questions, it’s a fantastic little light house and we’ll worth looking at