Cape Schanck Lighthouse was established in 1859, making it the second coastal lighthouse in Victoria. Today there is a museum in the old assistant quarters.

The light station grounds offers two guest houses which can be booked by individual room or as a whole. Both these cottages have been residents of the lighthouse keepers.

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The Cape Byron Lighthouse was constructed in 1901 and stands at the most easterly point of the Australian mainland.

Guests are invited to stay in the lighthouse keeper’s quarters and enjoy the spectacular views of Byron Bay’s coastline. Guests are welcome to choose from two cottages, both of which accommodate up to six people.

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The Cape Borda lighthouse was built on Kangaroo Island in 1858. Its unique shape boasts the only square stone lighthouse in South Australia.

Accommodation is available at this classic lighthouse location in three cottages. The light station can sleep up to ten people.

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Prior to the lighthouse construction In 1909, the Kangaroo Island area was the site of many tragic shipwrecks, resulting in the loss of many lives.

Accommodation is available in three restored lighthouse keepers’ cottages, which have three bedrooms and can accommodate up to six people. Guests are expected to bring their own food.

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The Cape Nelson Lighthouse in Victoria was completed in 1884, at a time when there were fears of a Russian invasion of the Pacific. The keeper manned a brass telescope to investigate suspect vessels, in case they were Russian warships.

At the Light Station Keeper’s Cottages, guests are invited to stay in the actual keepers’ cottages.

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Despite the modern renovations the cottages of the lighthouse – at The Entrance in New South Wales – have managed to keep their original feel of the lighthouse, which dates back to 1903.

The accommodation is self-contained with three bedrooms equipped with modern amenities, including a gas log fire.

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The Cape Bruny Lighthouse in Tasmania is the third oldest light station in Australia. It was erected in 1838 after numerous wrecks in the area.

At the light station keeper’s cottage accommodation is available in one of the keeper’s cottages, which can house up to six people in three bedrooms.

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The Cape Otway Lighthouse in Victoria was completed in 1848, making it the second lighthouse established on the Australian mainland. It was decommissioned in January 1994 after being the longest continuously operating light on the Australian mainland.

At the keeper’s cottages of Apollo Bay accommodation is available in two double studios or in the Head Keeper’s cottage that will accommodate parties ranging from two to sixteen people.

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Cape Willoughby, in South Austarlia, was first lighthouse erected in South Australia, in 1852. It lights the Backstairs Passage between Kangaroo Island and the mainland.

Accommodation is available in two, five-bedroom cottages, each of which can accommodate up to ten people. Guests must bring their own food.

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The Green Cape Lighthouse, in New South Wales, was built in 1883 and was the first cast concrete lighthouse tower in Australia. It is also the tallest lighthouse in New South Wales.

Guest accommodation is available in the two assistant keepers’ cottages which sleep up to six people.

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The Point Hicks Lighthouse in Victoria was fist lit in 1890. The lighthouse is said to be haunted by the ghost of former Light Keeper Christofferson.

Accommodation is available in the two assistant keeper’s cottages, each cottage can sleep up to ten people. There is also a bungalow suitable for a couple. Guests are expected to provide their own food.

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The Smoky Cape Lighthouse in New South Wales was completed in 1891 and boasts an unusual octagonal shape. Today, it is the most elevated lighthouse on the east coast and is surrounded by bushland and coastal views.

At the Light Station Keeper’s Cottage B&B, accommodation is available for up to two couples in the head keeper’s house. Guests also have the option of staying in the two assistant keepers’ cottages, which can sleep up to six people.

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The Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse was constructed in 1875. It is historically recognised as the site of one of Australia’s biggest shipwrecks. In 1895 the Catterthun – en route from Sydney to China – was wrecked and suffered the loss of 55 lives.

The accommodation offers guests three separate cottages to choose from.

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The Lowly Point Lighthouse in South Australia was erected in 1883. The light station offers two keepers’ cottages, which are owned by the Uniting Church. There are 29 bunk beds in each cottage.

Guests are expected to bring their own food and linen.

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