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Boat Bay
Boat Bay Anybody who has ever backed a trailer needs to have a look at this ramp! Lots of offshore stacks are visible in this sheltered bay. This spot is part of the larger Bay of Islands Coastal Park. Boat Bay is a quiet retreat perfect for nature lovers and those looking to get away […]
Princetown Dirty Hundy
Distance: 100kmElevation gained: 1604m
Port Campbell – 12 Apostles – Princetown – backways link
Distance: 28.5kmElevation gained: 373m Option 1: As described below recommended for Mountain Bikes, Gravel and Cyclocross bikes only. Check with Port Campbell Visitor Information Centre for current track conditions. May be unsuitable in winter. Option 2: Instead of turning right onto Yaruck Road continue for 2.4km further along Eastern Creek Road and turn right onto […]
Mount Mackenzie Track to Princetown
Distance: 50kmElevation gained: 418m Down, down, down then undulating ups and downs beside the Gellibrand River all the way to Princetown, this is one sweet ride. 50km total distance if car shuffling from Princetown township. Lock it in, this is one to remember! Need a little more? Ride back up or try the ultimate black […]
Gellibrand River Ride
Distance: 42kmElevation gained: 895m Choose your own adventure along the picturesque Gellibrand River Valley.
The Gables lookout
The Gables lookout perches above some of the tallest coastal cliffs in Australia and is located on the Great Ocean Walk between the Ryans Den and Devil’s Kitchen campsites. Although vehicle access is available from the Great Ocean Road, it is on a rough and narrow road. 2wd access is not recommended after rain and […]
Loch Ard Gorge Sunrise
Distance: 7 kmElevation gained: 119m Loch Ard Gorge in the early morning and near sunset (see sunset video) just has to be on your holiday running and walking bucket list. Pretty easy to run to any length but this 7km route is one of our favourites. With a mix of winding gravel and sealed paths […]
The Wonky Stingray
Distance: 42.9kmElevation gained: 386m Plenty of options for ocean views and scenic stops on this 43km route. Best in the mornings when you just may encounter more riders than vehicles.
Princetown – Port Campbell – Great Ocean Road return
Distance: 40.2kmElevation gained: 509m Cyclists riding the western end of the Great Ocean Road for the first time will be surprised by how little traffic it carries in the mornings before 11am.
Port Campbell – Melrose Road – Great Ocean Road loop
Distance: 40.3kmElevation gained: 532m
Shaped by time: 12 Apostles
Shaped by time: 12 Apostles Visitors to this coast are humbled by a seascape that is both ancient in design and dynamic in form. The bone jarring slaps of leviathan waves an aural reminder of a distinct lack of permanency. Contemplate this spectacular theatre of stone, sea, and sand from a network of trails and […]
Bay Of Islands
Bay Of Islands The pale limestone of this section of coast reflects a different quality of light and offers superior photographic opportunity in overcast conditions. Highly underrated! 12 Apostles Coast & Hinterland map Discover The Bay of Islands Experience the raw beauty of the Bay of Islands, a hidden treasure along the Great Ocean Road. […]
Visiting the 12 Apostles? You wont believe what else is around the corner
Visiting the 12 Apostles? You won’t believe what else is around the corner. The famous 12 Apostles are one of the most recognised icons of the Great Ocean Road region, but if you’re planning on visiting Port Campbell and the 12 Apostles, make sure you don’t miss out on these other gems close by. They […]
Princetown Beach
Princetown Beach Where the Gellibrand River meets the sea beneath the dramatic headland of Point Ronald, Princetown Beach stretches wild and untamed. Its 800-metre sweep of steep, surging sand dunes gives way to crumbled headlands and sheltered bays. At the base of Point Ronald, the remains of a 1906 engineering feat stand as a peculiar […]
Swimming Spots around the 12 Apostles Coast
Swimming Spots around the 12 Apostles Coast From tranquil lake swims to exhilarating ocean adventures, the 12 Apostles Coastline invites water lovers of all kinds. Port Campbell’s sheltered bay is patrolled on weekends and public holidays from mid-November to Easter Monday. Swimming is not recommended at open ocean beaches due to strong currents and waves. […]
How Many Apostles Are There?
How Many Apostles Are There? Think you know the 12 Apostles? Look a little closer. While most visitors count seven rock stacks from the main viewing platform, the story of these iconic formations goes well beyond what first meets the eye. See Full Story At first glance you will see 7 rock stacks to the […]
Stargazing
Stargazing Whether you’re a first-time stargazer, an amateur astronomer, or a seasoned cosmologist, the Southern Hemisphere skies offer a fantastic opportunity for exploration. At the Port Campbell Visitor Information Centre, we offer free rentals of the following equipment: 8-inch Newtonian Reflector Telescope: A great choice for first-time users, allowing you to easily view lunar craters. […]
Wake up to the Iconic 12 Apostles Coast
Wake up to the Iconic 12 Apostles Coast and Hinterland The 12 Apostles Coast and Hinterland makes for a perfect destination to spend a few days to create some real memories and fall in love with this beautiful part of the world. Here, we’ve distilled (you’ll get the pun later) some of the key information […]
Port Campbell Jetty
Port Campbell Jetty Port Campbell’s weathered jetty stands defiantly against the Southern Ocean, framed by towering limestone cliffs and often dwarfed by waves rolling over the offshore reef. This historic structure is more than a scenic spot – it’s a working pier where a crane lowers the local fishing fleet directly into the ocean, bringing […]
Port Campbell Discovery Walk
Port Campbell Discovery Walk The Port Campbell Discovery Walk offers a stunning journey along cliff tops and through dense coastal heath, revealing panoramic views eastward to Sentinel Rock and the iconic 12 Apostles. This walk is a great opportunity for wildlife spotting, especially around dawn and dusk when native animals are most active. The Port […]
Naming the 12 Apostles
Naming the 12 Apostles From Pigs to Apostles Historical Background The iconic rock formations we know today as the 12 Apostles were first referred to as the Sow and Pigs, a name mapped and noted by George Bass in 1798. Early charts recorded by Superintendent C.J. La Trobe, who passed through the area en route […]