Cape Nelson Lighthouse
A bluestone lighthouse built in 1884 on the clifftop, with guided climbs available. The old keeper's cottage beside it is now a café and guesthouse.
Cape Nelson Lighthouse stands in Cape Nelson State Park south of Portland. Built in 1884, it still operates. Tour groups can climb to the top for views over the Southern Ocean and the cliffs, for about AUD 20 per session. The old keeper's cottage beside it has become a café and a characterful place to stay overnight. Coastal walks in the park reach a section of the Great South West Walk, where wildflowers bloom in spring. It is about 70 km from Port Fairy and can be combined with Cape Bridgewater and Portland Harbour in a day trip.
Opening hours
Tours approx. 11:00 and 14:00 (check official site)
Nearby sights
- Cape Bridgewater
- Budj Bim Cultural Landscape (Tae Rak)
- Budj Bim National Park (Mt Eccles)
- The Crags
- Port Fairy Historic Streetscape
- Port Fairy–Warrnambool Rail Trail
- Port Fairy History Centre
- Moyne River & Fishermans Wharf