Airey's inlet is about half way between
Anglesea and
Lorne it
is a fantastic holiday destination or stop over point for
people wishing to explore the
Great Ocean Road. The town was
originally developed as a farming and timber region but now
tourism is its major industry.
Airey's Inlet has something for everyone all year round,
including great beaches for swimming, fishing and surfing,
bush walking, cycling, horse riding and hang gliding.
Photo: The distinctive Split Point Lighthouse was built
in 1891.
There's plenty of nature including kangaroos, echidnas,
possums and parrots.
The Split Point Lighthouse built in 1891
is Airey's Inlets most famous landmark. At night it pumps out
a 1000 watt tungsten halogen lamp which can be seen for 21
nautical miles. It is said the Lighthouse is haunted, and has
recently opened to the public for tours, see our things to
do section for more information.
Other popular attractions include the Angahook Bark Hut, which
is a replica of a hut dating back to 1862. The original
structure was destroyed in the Ash Wednesday disaster in 1983
and later rebuilt.
The areas beautiful beaches are full of secluded coves below
high cliffs and perfect for rock pool swimming, snorkeling or
fun in the sun.
Some beaches have strong rips and the surf can be
unpredictable. Summer months there are patrols on some
beaches.
Airey's Inlet is about 49 kilometres
from Geelong which
takes just over 50 minutes along the Surf Coast Highway. The
township is 10 kilometres after
Anglesea and 20
kilometers before Lorne
heading south westerly along the
Great Ocean Road.
AIREY'S INLET
