Perched on a small peninsula jutting out into the wild seas of Bass Strait, the Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse and its historic residences are the southernmost settlement on the Australian mainland.

Adding to its remote appeal, the lightstation is only accessible by foot, along the Southern Prom Circuit Hikes.

Built in 1859 from local granite, the Wilsons Promontory Lightstation is a perfect place to witness the Prom’s rugged and spectacular coastal environment while staying in the comfort of the historic cottages next to the lightstation.

To reach the lightstation, visitors must hike from either Tidal River the coastal route and traverse the granite-strewn landscapes on your way to Oberon Bay, before cutting inland and heading towards the lightstation (24km). Or from the Telegraph Saddle Carpark and climb through eucalypt forest and sandy, coastal tee-tree scrub to reach the lightstation (20km).

Visitors can taste a little of the lighthouse keeper lifestyle by staying in one of three bookable cottages which are available for individual and group bookings for one or two nights. Banks Cottage is an exclusive fully self-contained private cottage. The remaining cottages are bunkbed-style rooms featuring shared facilities including fully equipped kitchen with an oven, hotplates, microwave, fridge, cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery. Guests are required to bring their own sleeping bag for shared accommodation.

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