Twelve Apostles Trail
Experience the best of nature and adventure on the newly opened Twelve Apostles Trail.
Experience the best of nature and adventure on the newly opened Twelve Apostles Trail, a scenic 19.5km journey connecting Timboon and Port Campbell, where gravel paths, boardwalks, and off-road tracks invite walkers and cyclists to explore the stunning landscapes of the Great Ocean Road region.
About the Trail
Trail Highlights:
- Trail Length: 19 kilometres.
- Pathway: 2.5m wide, mostly unsealed, with sections of gravel, reinforced boardwalks, and sealed concrete.
Scenic Features:
- Depart Timboon via Power Creek Reserve.
- Pass Schulz Organic Creamery & Café.
- Midpoint rest at Paaratte Recreation Reserve.
- First glimpses of the Southern Ocean from North South Road.
- Cantilevered boardwalks and elevated pathways descending into Port Campbell.
- Blooming Port Campbell Guinea Flowers along the route.
Facilities Along the Way
- Timboon Trailhead: Adjacent to the swimming pool on Lambert Street, with water at the Wannon Water Station and toilets near Timboon Ice Creamery.
- Paaratte Recreation Reserve: Located at the midway point, with picnic facilities, water, and toilets.
- Port Campbell Trailhead: Start at Desaily Street, with parking at the Recreation Reserve, accessible toilets, and water available at the BBQ area.
Trail users reaching Port Campbell can take in elevated views of the town at the lookout carpark, with bike parking provided. Pedestrians can descend into the township via stairs and a suspension bridge, while cyclists can continue on a footpath for the final 1.5 kilometres.
Will I need a map?
Well you’ll get a printed one eventually but not yet. See interactive map below and while it is far from final, you can download a temporary map here.
If you are in the area and ready to ride you can also take a photo of one of our temporary maps near the start of the trail in Timboon or Port Campbell.
We are not expecting trail users will get lost or disoriented on a trail that only goes in two directions
Can I ride from Port Campbell to the 12 Apostles?
Not yet! But as the working title for the project suggests there are plans that the trail will continue east to link to Loch Ard Gorge, 12 Apostles, Gibson Steps and Princetown.
We don’t recommend riding on the Great Ocean Road due to a narrow road shoulder, poor sight lines and view distracted drivers.
Check out the Port Campbell – 12 Apostles – Princetown backways link as an alternative route for Mountain and Gravel bikes that avoids large sections of the Great Ocean Road.
