Overview Queen Studio King Studio Twin Studio King Spa Studio Deluxe King Studio Family Studio Accessible Family Studio Deluxe Family Studio
 

Visit Port camPbell Victoria

discover port Campbell

The colourful seaside village of Port Campbell is a place to slow down, take in everything that epitomizes the Great Ocean Road, and reflect on a journey you may have taken or are about to begin. The 12 Apostles are one of the most well-known neighbours situated in the Port Campbell National Park, the massive limestone structures tower 45 metres above the tempestuous Southern Ocean, leaving visitors awe-struck at their size and beauty. There is much to see and discover in Port Campbell, take a moment and see for yourself.

 

Port campbell attractions

 

The 12 Apostles

The most iconic attraction along the Great Ocean Road is without a doubt the 12 Apostles, a series of limestone stacks that rise up out of the Southern Ocean. They can be seen from the park’s viewing platform and are particularly spectacular at sunset.

 

Port Campbell National Park

Journey to the famous wave-sculpted limestone rocks that form the Twelve Apostles and feel the wild force of the sea against the coast. The national park is ideal for exploring on foot along numerous short walks that end in spectacular lookouts. Water lovers can try their hand at fishing and canoeing on the Gellibrand River. There’s also excellent reef and wreck diving off what is known as Shipwreck Coast.

 

Loch Ard Gorge

Located just three minutes west of the mighty Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge is a treasure trove of natural beauty, coastal wilderness and maritime history. Take some time to wander the trails, exploring the blowholes, offshore limestone stacks and towering cliffs. Visit at dusk to watch the short-tailed shearwaters (muttonbirds) fly home. Hear the story of the Loch Ard shipwreck and learn about the rich maritime history of the area at the nearby Port Campbell Visitor Information Centre.

 

Gibson Steps

Be dwarfed by the 70-metre high vertical cliffs and marvel at Gog and Magog, the nicknames given to the giant limestone stacks rising up out of the sea. Weather permitting, make your way down to the beach via the 86 steps that were carved into the face of the cliff by local settler Hugh Gibson, who worked on the route originally used by the Kirrae Whurrong people.

 

Port Campbell Bay

Port Campbell Bay presents a gently sloping family-friendly profile sheltered from the bulk of Southern Ocean swell. Waters inside its iconic pier are generally suitable for swimming and wading and are patrolled in season. The foreshore is a great place to stop for lunch with a takeaway order or just spend a day basking in the sun.

 

Port Campbell Jetty

An attraction in its own right! You can’t visit Port Campbell without taking the time to stand on this jetty – it is a must do. Port Campbell’s weathered jetty juts defiantly into the bay, dwarfed by limestone cliffs and frequently by waves on the offshore reef.

 

Port Campbell Discovery Walk

If walking is your choice of travel be sure to take the Port Campbell Discovery Walk. The walk traverses some of the most scenic natural elements of the region. It offers wildlife viewing opportunities and unobstructed viewing east, to Sentinel Rock and the 12 Apostles.  Look out for wildlife around dusk and dawn!

 

Great Ocean Walk

Great Ocean Walk Victoria’s premier coastal walking trail extends 104km from Apollo Bay West to the 12 Apostles just 12km from Port Campbell. The Great Ocean Walk hugs the rugged coastline from Apollo Bay to the 12 Apostles, taking hikers to places never experienced before. The 104km trek traverses sandy beaches, thick forests and some of Australia’s tallest coastal cliffs. Walkers can choose from a variety of off-walk accommodation options and purpose built “hike-in” campsites. Whatever way you tackle the Great Ocean Walk, a few hours or a few days, it is an experience to remember.

 

Bay of Martyrs

The Bay of Martyrs forms a part of the Bay of Islands Coastal Park, a 32 kilometre stretch of coastal reserve in Victoria along the Great Ocean Road. The region is one of the most beautiful tourist attractions in the country, promising rich history, vibrant culture, and even better views. There are plenty of lookout areas to enjoy along this stretch of coastline, particularly at sunset when the sky turns a milky pink. The stacked rocks that rest lazily in the crashing waters are said to be the guardians of this area, limestone pillars that soar up to 10 metres high.

 

Bay of Islands

The pale limestone of this section of the coast reflects a different quality of light and offers superior photographic opportunity in overcast conditions. Highly underrated! Choose from two different viewing areas and get that perfect picture of the sun setting over the vast Southern Ocean and the towering limestone stacks of the Bay of Islands. The light limestone found here along the coast near Peterborough reflects a different quality of light, therefore offering great photo opportunities in cloudy conditions.

 

The Arches Marine Sanctuary

Just off the coast near Port Campbell, The Arches Marine Sanctuary protects a remarkable seascape. This area is known for the above water limestone landscape however, 19 to 25 metres below the waves there is a labyrinth of towering limestone canyons, caves, arches and walls. It is these structures that give the park its name. The area is characterised by high energy waves and cool water with flows from the Southern Ocean.

 

Twelve Apostles Marine National Park

The iconic golden cliffs and crumbling pillars of the Twelve Apostles can be found seven kilometres east of Port Campbell. As well as the above water beauty, spectacular arches, canyons, fissures, gutters and deep sloping reefs make up the environment below the waves. Powerful waves of the Southern Ocean constantly pound the coastline which has shaped the area into what you see today.