Lighthouses in Victoria

Towering above the landscape, these magnificent lighthouses provide a glimpse of another era, as well as fascinating places to stay today.

Lighthouses were used to warn ships that they were approaching dangerous coastlines, shoals or reefs and were even used to guide pilots to a safe landing. Perched high on a cliff or amongst coastal rocks, they are one of the oldest known aids of maritime navigation.

Victorian Lighthouse Index

There are 23 lighthouses in the Victorian Index of lighthouses.

Far West Victorian Coast

Cape Nelson Lighthouse

Whaler's Bluff Lighthouse

Griffiths Island Lighthouse

Lady Bay Upper Lighthouse

Lady Bay Lower Lighthouse

Great Ocean Road

Cape Otway Lighthouse

Australia's third oldest lighthouse, Cape Otway was built in 1848 the oldest surviving lighthouse on mainland Australia.

Split Point Lighthouse

Melbourne & Port Phillip Bay

Port Phillip Heads Lighthouses

Queenscliff White Lighthouse

Queenscliff Black Lighthouse

Point Lonsdale Lighthouse

Williamstown Lighthouse

Gellibrand Pile Light

Port Melbourne Lighthouses

South Channel Pile Light

Eastern Lighthouse

East & Gippsland Coast

Cape Schanck Lighthouse

Cape Liptrap Lighthouse

Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse

Cliffy Island Lighthouse

Citadel Island

Point Hicks Lighthouse

Gabo Island Lighthouse

Explore

Explore grand, historic lighthouses standing sentry along Victoria's dramatic coastline. From Gippsland to the Great Ocean Road, lighthouses stand tall along Victoria's coast dating back to the 1800's providing a guiding light to seafarers on the Bass Strait and Southern Ocean.

Visit the historic icons to embark on a journey into Victoria's fascinating maritime history, hear tales of nautical adventure and take in magnificent views from atop steep spiral staircases.