Group Bookings - Conditions, Forms & Prices
Conditions
The "Organisation" refers to the group or individual that is booking a Cape Otway Lightstation tour.
No use of the Cape Otway Lightstation will be permitted except that authorised by Tourism Great Ocean Road Pty Ltd prior to the booked tour.
Noting a safety limit of 15 people in the Lighthouse at any one time, some larger groups may be split up when visiting inside the Light Tower itself. This also applies for catering, with seating limits in the cafe.
Tourism Great Ocean Road Pty Ltd reserves the right to cancel attendance or vary without notice, desired tour times and accepts no responsibility for any loss or inconvenience so caused.
The Organisation acknowledges the complete authority of the Tour Guide during the excursion and agrees that all its party shall observe all directions of the Tour Guide during the excursion.
Tourism Great Ocean Road Pty Ltd will attempt to tailor the tour to the specific requirements of the group, however may not be able to do so in all cases. Generally a tour will be conducted within 1 hour and will introduce the group to the history of the lighthouse and building, shipwrecks of the area and the isolated lives of the original lighthouse keepers.
The Organisation acknowledges that inherently tours of the Lighthouse may involve hazards and that while Tourism Great Ocean Road Pty Ltd will undertake all reasonable effort to minimise risk of injury and damage neither Tourism Great Ocean Road Pty Ltd nor any Director, Officer, servant, agent of Tourism Great Ocean Road Pty Ltd nor any person employed by Tourism Great Ocean Road Pty Ltd shall be liable for any loss or injury to the Organisation or any participant or visitor at the Cape Otway Lightstation arising from the tour or otherwise in the course of the visit.
No food or drink shall be consumed within the Lightstation buildings, without prior arrangement.
Recommendations
For safety and comfort, visitors to the Cape Otway Lightstation are advised to wear flat, non-slip shoes.
As visitors will be exposed to Victoria's changeable weather conditions, warm clothing and a waterproof jacket are essential.
Teachers/Leaders are advised to carry antihistamines and asthma treatment.
Personnel with heart conditions are warned of risks if attempting to climb the lighthouse.
Prices
- Teachers/Leaders - free
- Adults - $14.50
- Concession - $12.50
- Tertiary students - $11.50
- Children (school students) - $7.00
- School groups, half day program - $9.50 per student
- School groups, full day program - $16.50 per student