What To See and Do

Things to See and Do:

Split Point Lighthouse

Split Point Lighthouse is haunted. Certainly it was described in Arthur Upfield's novel The Clue of the New Shoe as 'a tapering white stalk holding aloft the face of glass beneath the cardinal's red hat'. The lighthouse was built in 1891 as a reaction to the sinking of the ship Joseph Scammell. Perched on the cliffs 70 metres above sea level the main light can be seen 30 km away. The lighthouse provides excellent views of the surrounding coastline. It is also part of a pleasant cliff walk to Anglesea which starts near the car park.
 

Airey's Inlet Bark Hut

The 1983 Ash Wednesday bushfires destroyed the original building which had stood since 1857 but the current building, a recreation, is an interesting replica of the kind of early homestead in the area. The original building was the home of Thomas and Martha Pearse who were pioneer settlers in the district. It is located in the Allan Noble Sanctuary off the Great Ocean Road. The sanctuary with its small lake and seats is a pleasant retreat from the tourism of the district.
 

Seafarer's Monument

The monument in the centre of town is to all those who have lost their lives on the dangerous southern coast. The anchor is believed to be over 100 years old. It was discovered in Port Phillip in 1936.
 

Angahook-Lorne State Park

Located just north of the town, the 3000 ha Angahook-Lorne State Park is excellent for bushwalking and picnics. It is one of the best forest reserves on the coast and has excellent views over the ocean as well as opportunities to see a range of wildlife including kangaroos and possums.
 

Fairhaven Beach

Located a few kilometres west of is recognised as an outstanding surfing beach. It is also the location of the famous Pole House.