Although most of Cleveland Point reserve is still fully accessible for picnics and the playground and green space opened for temporary parking, the best view of our local Hollywood set is with a glass of wine in hand at The Lighthouse Restaurant, which will be open throughout the whole Narnia experience.

With the cast to arrive for filming in September, The Lighthouse owner and manager Tim Varitimos said the atmosphere had been buzzing with speculation.

"It's an added attraction for the kids, as well as the parents. They come down to our beautiful bay and have a good look at what's going on," he said.

"Initially we were a bit concerned that the production might encroach on our space, but we've got plenty of extra parking to compensate for the land they're using and our customers are loving combining a great meal here with hearing the latest on what's going on with the film."

Mr Varitimos, his twin brother Chris and their uncle George bought The Lighthouse Restaurant nearly three years ago and renovated it into a more family-oriented venue.

It features a 250 capacity restaurant, short menu café and bar, and takeaway, perfect for fish and chips at the park, or gelato on the bay.

"We're a family-owned and family-oriented business, so it's actually a great film to be set up next door, because it's one for kids and parents alike," Mr Varitimos said.

The construction site has also brought security guards to the point, welcomed by restaurant staff, but a few local fishermen have been disgruntled with fewer fishing spots available.

While The Lighthouse Restaurant has picked up a swag of tourism awards, both locally and state-wide, the tourist impact of the neighbouring film set looks set to overshadow previous prestige.