It is synonymous with Australian surf culture and natural attractions like the Twelve Apostles but now, like many tourist destinations nationally, Victoria's most famous road is struggling.
"We've had staff who've been with us for 20 years. They're really committed."
"We're unfortunately in a perfect storm of government departments and government departments inability to make decisions," Mr Bowker said."The problem is that short term leases are terrible for business owners," Mr Bowker said."Coronavirus, with a complete shutdown of the lighthouse, has forced everything to a head.
"We have a very high international and interstate visitation at the lighthouse. About 70 per cent, traditionally."With none of that happening within the next year or so, we just have to look after care of our staff and let them know it's unlikely we can open the doors.
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