Split Point Lighthouse, Otway National Park, Australia

Great Ocean Road

Built in 1891, the Split Point Lighthouse at Otway National Park, west of Melbourne (see the Great Ocean Road Map, was originally called the Eagles Nest Point lighthouse and also known as the White Queen. Stop in and wander down to the tip of the tiny spit and look out on what's called Australia's Shipwreck Coast.

Over 700 ships are thought to litter the ocean floor off the coast of Victoria, Australia's southeastern mainland state:

• Australia Shipwreck List

You can arrange accommodations at the Cape Otway Lighthouse not too far from the Split Point, staying in the historic lighthouse keeper's quarters (how cool is that?) -- call (03) 5237 9240 or check the Victoria Parks website.

• See an Australian shipwreck list and learn about overnight lodging in the lighthouse keeper's historic quarters

Check out the Great Ocean Road map to see where the Split Point Lighthouse and Otway National Park are located:

• Great Ocean Road Map

And look into the step by step Great Ocean Road trip planner.