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Cape Otway Lighthouse

seeing koalas family on the way to the lighthouse

Cape Otway Lightstation is the oldest, surviving lighthouse in mainland Australia

The light, which has been in continuous operation since 1848, is perched on towering sea cliffs where Bass Strait and the Southern Ocean collide

It's not worthwhile with an high admission fee as there are not more to see in the Lightstation grounds. Hopefully, there are some Aboriginal artworks to see...

門票達18澳元 實在坑人 最多值6澳元 那還是有一些原住民藝術...

the entrance of Aboriginal artworks

life size sculpture of Southern Right Whale (18 metres long) - Southern Right Whales are commonly sighted from Cape Otway Lightstation, but they are usually at sea.

interesting Aboriginal artworks

這裏的作品 都是出自這位Brain先生和他的一位伙伴共同創作 原住民藝術但用現代手法表現出 還滿另類的

這位Brain先生 非常和氣熱心 除了詳細解說 還主動幫我們拍合照 非常感謝

elegant walkway around

Aboriginal artworks

Triple falls

The two km long Triplet Falls walkway is one of the most spectacular and enchanting waterfalls in the Great Otway National Park. Nestled amongst the ancient forests of Mountain Ash and Myrtle Beech.

walking on the ancient forests

Relics of this era are evident along the walk.

Built in 1908 by Melbourne timber merchant, G.W. Knott, this mill was one of the most productive in the area.

The mill processed over 3,600 tons of centuries old Mountain Ash per year producing timber for the homes of servicemen returning from World War One.

information panel

giant trees along the way

boardwalk through shady rainforests and glades of mossy tree ferns

giant Mountain Ash

It's estimated that this heavily buttressed Mountain Ash to be about 300 years old. A good source of bark for fishing netsused by Aboriginal people long before the arrival of Captain Cook in 1770.

lots for taking photos

As you stand amongst the forest and sawmill relics, it is hard to imagine the industry that was sustained in this area for more than 20 years.

arriving at Triplet Falls

Triplet Falls’ lower cascades

Triplet Falls - consists of three impressive columns of water

walking up the staircase to  view the upper portion of the Triplet Falls

Triplet Falls’ upper cascades

Hopetoun Falls

Hopetoun Falls plunges 30m in a satisfying rectangular shape. The Falls appear frequently on post cards and calendars as well as web literature as it possesses qualities that photographers love.

Richard Clayderman - Nadia's theme