The blindingly bright whitewashed walls and fire engine red trims add to the glamour of these seaside beauties.
We joined a 45 minute tour and climbed the narrow, steep spiral staircase to the top. OUr guide told us about the history of the lighthouse, its keepers, the workings of the light and the area around us. It was an informative tour and well worth doing.
Split Point Lighthouse, known affectionately as The White Queen, has shone her light out to sea since 1891, guiding ships away from the rugged cliffs and rocky formations along the shore. The lenses and prisms form a horizontal light, warning nearby ships of the dangers around them.
From the top of the tower, a dazzling rainbow appeared. Stretching from the viewing platform on our right, across to a huge rock jutting out of the sea. Maybe signalling a pot of gold, lost on a sunken ship in bygone years?
The coastline spread out before us, stretching towards Lorne in the distance and meeting the mouth of Painkalac Creek in the foreground.
We finished our visit with a walk around the grounds and down to the Mouth River, then jumped in the car and headed off to Fairhaven, the longest beach on the Great Ocean Road. We stopped at the official start of the Great Ocean Road, the Memorial Arch...
...before turning back for one more look at the White Queen and her younger neighbour, the famous Pole House. 
When: Tours Daily 11am-2pm
Why:history, ocean views
How much: $14
How much: $14
Nearby: Bells Beach
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