Gabo Island Travel Guide

Name: Bruces Waterside Units
Rating: 9

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

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

₹10,015

₹11,081 total

6 Feb - 7 Feb

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 ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (175 reviews)

Clean room and comfy bed

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Mallacoota's Shady Gully Caravan Park

Lot /5- Genoa Road Mallacoota VIC

₹15,702

₹15,702 total

30 Jan - 31 Jan

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 ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (192 reviews)

We stayed in a cabin. Simple accommodation, with lots of natural light, and was surrounded by trees and a native garden. Clean and neat inside. The beds were clean and comfortable. Best of all was the friendly and approachable service by the owners. I would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025

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 ...

9/10 Wonderful! (57 reviews)

Amazing location and view

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

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