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            Cape Otway Lighthouse.

Cape Otway Lighthouse is unique in that it is the oldest surviving lighthouse on the Australian mainland and it has the distinction of being the second lighthouse to be built on the mainland in 1848.

Known as the ‘Beacon of Hope’ the lighthouse in located 90 metres above sea level and for many thousands of immigrants of the 19th century Cape Otway represented their first land sighting following their departure from Europe, Asia and North America.

Tragically the need for a lighthouse came about as a result of the massive loss of life that occurred on what is known as the shipwreck coast so named due to the ruggedness of the coastline.

A feature at the lighthouse is the 1859 historic telegraph station which tells the story of the early communication systems that were once used.

Coupled with the lighthouse are the remains of a very dark secret installation that was built and was in service during World War 2 which consisted of a radar station which was built in 1942 by the Royal Australian Air Force.

Its role was the detection and interception of the enemy and those who worked in this secret facility were the “Eyes of the Fighter Sector”. 

Cape Otway Lighthouse.
Great Ocean Road.
Victoria, Australia.

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Camera:	Canon EOS 200D
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Flash:	Off, Did not fire
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