Gabo Island Travel Guide

Name: Bruces Waterside Units
Rating: 9.2

Tourist Guide

The lighthouse on Gabo Island guards the eastern entrance to Bass Strait in #Australia. It is an active navigation lighthouse and weather station for the Australian Bureau of Meteorology.
It was built in 1853 from red granite sourced on the island. The wind blew down the windbreak wall, so buttresses were added for stability.
We went to the top for perfect 360 degree views on a blue sky day.
Access to the island is generally by boat and one can stay overnight!
#Hiking
#Blue
#Outdoors

"Blue Sky"
Gabo Island Lighthouse Reserve is operated by Parks Victoria, who can be contacted for overnight stays in the Caretaker's accommodation.
Chance Brothers & Co. - Lighthouse Engineers & Constructors from near Birmingham, England commenced building the lighthouse in 1860.
I was fascinated by the local red granite, which is said to be the second hardest granite in the world.
#Hiking
#NationalPark
#Lighthouses
#Australia
#iPhone5s
#Blue

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Mallacoota Hotel Motel

51-55 Maurice Avenue Mallacoota VIC

₹11,398

₹12,623 total

10 Mar - 11 Mar

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in Mallacoota. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (181 reviews)

All the above!

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Mallacoota's Shady Gully Caravan Park

Lot /5- Genoa Road Mallacoota VIC

₹9,643

₹9,643 total

16 Mar - 17 Mar

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this holiday park in Mallacoota. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Mallacoota Bushland Reserve and Mallacoota ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (193 reviews)

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Bruces Waterside Units

1 Dorron Ave Mallacoota VIC

Stay at this apartment in Mallacoota. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Mallacoota Boat Ramp and Mortimers Paddock Bushland Reserve ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (57 reviews)

Amazing location and view

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

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