Port Campbell National Park
Port Campbell National Park
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The wild Southern Ocean has carved the Port Campbell National Park coastline into formations that are famous the world over - and earned it the nickname of the Shipwreck Coast. Drive the Great Ocean Road and see London Bridge, The Grotto, Loch Ard Gorge and the unmissable Twelve Apostles. The best way to see Port Campbell National Park is to take the Great Ocean Road. This is one of the world's most celebrated scenic drives – and its undoubted highlight is the Twelve Apostles, which tower 45 metres above the Southern Ocean. On a coastline renowned for its spectacular coastal formations it’s easy to overlook London Bridge and The Grotto, which are both as awesome in their own way as the more famous Twelve Apostles.
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Bauer
Clairton, PA8 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Friends
These choppers flying this low is very dangerous. Surprised aviation authorities allow this. Park pathways needs repaving.
Written 12 November 2023
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,838 contributions
Mar. 2023
The Great Ocean Road has many things to see, but Port Campbell National Park takes in most of the highlights. The best-known attractions are the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge, but there are many other things worth seeing. Apart from the stone formations, wildlife abounds, especially birdlife.
Written 15 March 2023
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Damodar
44 contributions
Sep. 2022 • Family
Very well maintained national park with great helicopter ride covering whole of 12 Apostles and london briidge which is collapsed recently
Written 20 October 2022
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Squidy Travels
Sydney, Australia206 contributions
Apr. 2022
Port Campbell National Park is definitely the highlight of the Great Ocean Road, there is so much to see! Definitely worth spending a few days to check out all the sights, and stop and see everything, there is so much more than just the Apostles!
Written 18 September 2022
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gregs3071
melbourne7,613 contributions
Jun. 2021
Port Campbell National Park contains some of the most spectacular coastal scenery in Australia. It is also home to some very interesting flora and fauna. Sheer cliffs, coves, caves, a variety of birds, and some very unusual plants are here to be found. There are also some historically and pre-historically important sites.
I've reviewed each of the places I visited separately. My favourites were Gibson's Steps, the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge (which, in itself, contains a number of different attractions), and The Grotto.
I've reviewed each of the places I visited separately. My favourites were Gibson's Steps, the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge (which, in itself, contains a number of different attractions), and The Grotto.
Written 30 May 2022
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Dave H
Melbourne, Australia246 contributions
Mar. 2022
A trip along the Great Ocean Road must include a trip up to Port Campbell and the ocean views in that area. Amazing rock formations, historical monuments such as found in Lock Ard, , wonderful cliff top walks and wonderful hidden beaches.
Written 23 May 2022
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Llewellyn53
Melbourne, Australia4,182 contributions
Dec. 2021
Spectacular coastline with plenty of scenic outlooks, cliffs and rock formations some of which are accessible just a short walk from the road. The unstable cliffs probably suggest it would be best to stick with the tourist walkways though. The shipwreck history of the area is well documented.
Written 2 December 2021
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,838 contributions
Nov. 2021
The Port Campbell National Park is around 100 km south-west of Melbourne. The best way to get there is along the Great Ocean Road. There are many things to see. London Bridge did fall down, but other wonders such as the Twelve Apostles remain. It's known as the Shipwreck Coast; the Loch Ard Gorge was the site of a shipwreck in the Age of Sail. It's hard to believe anyone could survive, but they did.
Written 26 November 2021
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Oldjack
Greater Melbourne, Australia27,764 contributions
Nov. 2021
There is a lot to see in the Port Campbell National Park in addition to the Apostles which are not the best place in the park. Lock Ard Gorge is great and there atre many places to walk to see the spectacular coast line
Written 13 November 2021
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PhilMalone
Footscray, Australia1,376 contributions
Mar. 2021
Port Campbell National Park has such a huge display of natural coastal formations that just must not be missed. Put it on the 'bucket list'. After having travelled the world in every continent, the coastal drive along the Great Ocean Road is one of the best anyone could do. Plan to take it very slowly - do not be rushed - and take in great photo opportunities at every stop.
We spent the night at Warrnambool and traveled east through the Port Campbell National Park to stopover at night in Apollo Bay. The day's drive was 170 kms, which was just right to not make it a rushed day and give plenty of time to see ALL the attractions of Port Campbell National Park. A must do in Australia and the world.
We spent the night at Warrnambool and traveled east through the Port Campbell National Park to stopover at night in Apollo Bay. The day's drive was 170 kms, which was just right to not make it a rushed day and give plenty of time to see ALL the attractions of Port Campbell National Park. A must do in Australia and the world.
Written 29 March 2021
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rootstogrow
Nottingham88 contributions
We plan to drive from Melbourne in early Marchand spend three nights somewhere so we can relax and take it all in. Where would you recommend?
Dave
Brisbane, Australia59 contributions
I would suggest that you stop in Lorne quick to get to lovely beach and atmosphere. Then I would drive the rest of the Great ocean road taking in all the sites at your leisure. I would only recommend that you make it Port Campbell to check in and go back to the 12 apostle viewing site for sunset, as there is a colony of 20 - 30 penguins that come in just after sunset. The next day continue to map out other attractions close to Port Campbell for example grotto, London bridge, and of course Loch Ard Gorge. Then make your way back to Lorne for another night, in my opinion, to relax prior to continuing your travels.
Samantha
Preston, Australia
Where can we find the package tour here? Is there any website or tour information I could get? Thanks
Ken7802
Shanghai, China67 contributions
if you are in Melbourne, you can find the travel agency in china town, they provide the service everyday. there are more than one agencies in china town. search the the name EXTRAGREEN or GRANDCITY with google, you will find their website and book the package, you can also go to their office to book the package and ask questions if you like.
Tweety_ric
Gurugram (Gurgaon), India63 contributions
Is there any public transport available for this place? Also if there are any cheap accommodations nearby for 1 night stay.
024francod
Atlanta, GA58 contributions
I did see a few buses along the route, but felt like they were big tour buses. As for accommodation, we rented a house for 3 days. There are some smaller hotels around. Not sure on nightly minimums
CindyAngela
Jakarta, Indonesia83 contributions
How much is the entrance ticket fee ?
thetalkinggirl
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia122 contributions
Free
frankies-journey
Longmont, CO250 contributions
For taking good photos... is sunrise and sunset equally good? Do the viewpoints / lookouts limit me to take photos just from one direction or is it quite possible to freely roam around and take photos?
Gordon C
Melbourne, Australia30 contributions
There are plenty of good photographic vantage points but yes there are restrictions as to where you can walk to limit damage to the landscape. I have never found these limiting in getting some great photos at sunrise or sunset. During the day you may want to consider ND filters if the sun is bright.
RomaEle81
Rome, Italy18 contributions
Ciao, vorrei sapere quanto tempo più o meno ci si mette a percorrere la Great Ocean Road da Melbourne ad Adelaide, se qualcuno l'ha percorsa tutta!! Naturalmente sono consapevole che la durata è anche in relazione al tempo che ognuno si ferma in un determinato posto...ma è per rendermi conto se posso riuscire a percorrerla tutta in 1 giorno!
Avete suggerimenti su posti veramente degni di fermata, oltre ai 12 apostoli?
Grazie
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giotaran
Milan, Italy344 contributions
Sono più di 800 km. Non ne vale assolutamente la pena, in quanto ti perderesti tutte le meraviglie della Great Ocean Road.
Fuori Melbourne c'è la Belt Beach, una meravigliosa spiaggia conosciuta come la migliore del mondo per fare surf. Qui ci trascorri almeno 1 ora o 2 per camminare sulla spiaggia.
La GOR da Melbourne a Port Campbell è lunga quasi 250 km e vale la pena soffermarsi nelle diverse baie. La si percorre ad una velocità media di 50 km orari ed è meravigliosa. Per arrivare ai 12 Apostoli, da Melbourne ho impiegato 9 ore. Dopo i 12 Apostoli il panorama cambia e potresti raggiungere Adelaide in una giornata.
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- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Port Campbell National Park:
- Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Tour - Max 12 People (From AU$131.21)
- Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary PREMIUM Tour (From AU$158.89)
- Private One Day Great Ocean Road Tour (12 Hour) (From AU$543.45)
- Great Ocean Road and Wildlife Tour for Backpackers aged 18-35 (From AU$132.24)
- Private Two Day Great Ocean Road Tour (From AU$845.72)
- Hotels near Port Campbell National Park:
- (1.41 km) Loch Ard Motor Inn
- (1.35 km) The Port O Call
- (1.11 km) Port Campbell Parkview Apartments
- (1.16 km) Portside Motel
- (2.15 km) Anchors Port Campbell
- Restaurants near Port Campbell National Park:
- (1.38 km) Grassroots deli cafe
- (0.59 km) Barrels Bar
- (1.46 km) 12 Rocks Cafe and Beach Bar
- (1.39 km) Waves Cafe Bar and Restaurant
- (1.32 km) Port Campbell Hotel
- Attractions near Port Campbell National Park:
- (0.00 km) The Arch
- (0.00 km) Twelve Apostles Marine National Park
- (0.00 km) Gibsons Steps
- (1.16 km) The Grotto
- (2.98 km) London Bridge