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  • The Cape Schanck Lightstation precinct, including lighthouse, museum, cottages and kiosk will be closed to the public from 21 to 28 May 2012 inclusive due to essential maintenance works by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. Access to the main Cape Schanck day visitor area and facilities (Mornington Peninsula National Park) is unaffected. at Cape Schanck Lighthouse Reserve
    Monday 21 May, 2012 |
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Discover a fascinating piece of Victoria's history exploring the Cape Schanck lighthouse and museum.

Site entry fees apply for the lightstation precinct, including the museum and grounds. Guided tours through the historic lighthouse buildings are held daily (additional fees apply).

Follow the Bushrangers Bay Nature Walk and see some of the best coastal scenery near Melbourne or take a walk to the tip of Cape Schanck and see Pulpit Rock and spectacular basalt cliffs.

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Parks Victoria acknowledges the Aboriginal Traditional Owners of Victoria - including its parks and reserves. Through their cultural traditions, Aboriginal people maintain their connection to their ancestral lands and waters. Further information is available from Aboriginal Affairs Victoria AAV and Native Title Services Victoria

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Visit the lighthouse

Take a guided tour of the historic lighthouse. Tours are conducted every day between 10:30 AM and 4:00 PM. Fees are: adult $15.00, child $9.00 and family (2 adults and up to 4 children) $40.00. Site entry fees provide access to the museum and grounds only. Fees are: adult $12.00, child $8.00 and family $34.00. Stay overnight …

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Facilities Summary

  • Lighthouse
  • Gravel carpark

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27 Apr 2012

More than 3,000 rabbit warrens have been destroyed as Parks Victoria embarks on an extensive rabbit control program in the Wimmera, with a major focus on the Lake Hindmarsh Lake Reserve. Stuart Lardner, Parks Victoria Ranger in Charge for Little Desert-Lowan said the current rabbit control program is supported by the …

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Park Statistics

Established

December 1995

Area

6.8ha