<< Twelve Apostles & Great Ocean Road
Beyond the Twelve Apostles there lies another world of enchantment.
The Shipwreck Coast, the bustling seaside city of Warrnambool and the pretty little village of Port Fairy all offer rich experiences. At Tower Hill, visit the dormant volcano, where you can re-live millions of years of geological history and 40,000 years of Aboriginal culture.
Twelve Apostles >>
The Twelve Apostles are giant rock stacks that rise majestically from the Southern Ocean and are the central feature of the rugged Port Campbell National Park. Sunrise and sunset offer particularly impressive views as the Twelve Apostles change colour from dark and foreboding in shadow to brilliant sandy yellow under a full sun. See them from the viewing platforms, or from a helicopter. … More >
<< Gibson Steps
To really appreciate the Port Campbell National Park take 86 steps down to the beach to be dwarfed by the 70m high vertical cliffline and the enormous offshore stacks. Visitors can walk in both directions along the sand. The two rock stacks called Gog and MaGog are an amazing photo opportunity.
The Bay of Islands >>
The stacks that tower from the ocean in the Bay of Islands create a haunting natural landscape. While the Twelve Apostles are viewed from above, the limestone towers in the Bay of Islands seem to surround visitors. With the sun setting in the west, the Bay of Islands is a photographers delight.
<< Warrnambool
A major regional city, Warrnambool is the perfect place to enjoy the seaside. You can walk or go cycling along the promenade or take in the ocean views from a café. Warrnambool is also famous as a whale nursery with Southern Right Whales coming to Logans Beach each winter to give birth to their calves.
Whales >>
Warrnambool is known as Victoria’s Southern Right Whale nursery. Between June and September, female Southern Right Whales return to the waters of Logans Beach near Warrnambool to calve. The whales often swim within 100 metres of the shore and can be viewed from specially constructed platforms in the sand dunes or from the beach.
<< Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village
By day, an interactive 1870s maritime village and museum. It offers a glimpse of the time when the seas were the super highway and the coast became known as the Shipwreck Coast. By night, world-class sound and laser show ‘Shipwrecked’ which relives the tragedy and triumph of the ill-fated clipper ‘Loch Ard’. … More >
Tower Hill >>
At Tower Hill, a dormant volcano, visitors are guaranteed of seeing koalas, kangaroos and emus, as well as other abundant Australian wildlife. The climb to the top of the volcano offers fantastic views of the coastline to Port Fairy and beyond. Take a guided tour to also learn about Aboriginal bush tucker. … More >
<< Port Fairy
Uncover history in every corner of this charming fishing village at the end of the Great Ocean Road. Wide streets are lined by nineteenth century cottages, Norfolk pines, old stone churches and inns. Many fine examples of 1800s architecture remain intact, and more than 50 buildings are heritage listed.
Griffiths Island >>
Griffiths Island with its colony of shearwaters and the spectacular lighthouse, is a great place to explore. At dusk birdwatchers are in for a treat as the colony of shearwaters, or muttonbirds, return in swarms to their nests after a day fishing. These birds travel the world before returning to this island every year to breed.
<< Portland
Portland has the only helicopter operator in Australia offering summer Blue Whale watching flights. Blue Whales can be observed off the coast of Portland from November to May. Seeing the endangered Blue Whale – the world's largest animal – from a helicopter is a truly amazing experience! … More >
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