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Home > Great Ocean Road > The Pole House Holiday Home

The Pole House Holiday Home

Pole House, Image by Matt Lord

Pole House, Image by Matt Lord

Set against the beach, the Pole House stills stands out. Image by Matt Lord

Set against the beach, the Pole House stills stands out. Image by Matt Lord

Interior Pole House. Image by Pole House

Interior Pole House. Image by Pole House

A better look. Image by Matt Lord

A better look. Image by Matt Lord

More views to enjoy. Image by Pole House

More views to enjoy. Image by Pole House

Pole house and the magnificent view. Image by Pole House

Pole house and the magnificent view. Image by Pole House

The gangway out to the unique Pole House. Image by Pole House

The gangway out to the unique Pole House. Image by Pole House

Great Ocean Rd. Image by Tourism VIC

Great Ocean Rd. Image by Tourism VIC

The Pole House

The Pole House

  • Pole House, Image by Matt Lord
  • Set against the beach, the Pole House stills stands out. Image by Matt Lord
  • Interior Pole House. Image by Pole House
  • A better look. Image by Matt Lord
  • More views to enjoy. Image by Pole House
  • Pole house and the magnificent view. Image by Pole House
  • The gangway out to the unique Pole House. Image by Pole House
  • Great Ocean Rd. Image by Tourism VIC
  • The Pole House

Australian Traveller Magazine’s 100 Great Australian Holiday Homes
Almost as famous as the Great Ocean Road itself, the precarious and fabulous Pole House has grown to become a Victorian landmark in its own right – and a pretty inspirational one at that. When the Ash Wednesday bushfires brought the region to its knees in 1983, the Pole House was virtually all that remained untouched, and for years afterwards it bore the blackened evidence of ferocious flames licking the entire length of its 40m pedestal. It was a close call, but today the lofty Frank Dixon-designed 1970s love den (with carpeted walls!) regularly services honeymooners and holidaymakers from around the world. Some argue that it has the best views in the region – but that can’t be true, since it’s the only spot from which you can’t see this splendid structure. So if you do get the chance to walk out across its 23m walkway bridge for a stay, unless you’re afraid of heights and a little bit of swaying in the wind, we suggest you jump at it.

Details // Banool Rd, Fairhaven, Vic. From $355 per night. www.aireysinletrealestate.com.au, (03) 5220 0200.

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The Pole House, Fairhaven, VIC

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Where // 28-30 Great Ocean Road, Aireys Inlet, 3231, VIC, Australia
Contact // 03 5220 0200, www.aireysinletrealestate.com.au

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