Visit The Great Ocean Road

Along the Great Ocean Road in Australia lies an area known as Port Campbell. A coastal town, Port Campbell is known for having some of the Great Ocean Roads most well known and popular destinations including the infamous 12 Apostles. Home to just around 600 people, this small town has a history that dates back to the 1870s. Today, Port Campbell is a popular destination for those visiting the 12 Apostles and other world famous attractions including Port Campbell National Park.

12 Apostles – Just one of the many sites near Port Campbell, this famous site is actually a collection of limestone stacks off shore of Port Campbell. Formed by erosion and harsh weather, the stacks were carved from the cliffs over time. Known as the Sow and Piglets until 1922, it was renamed the Apostles to help promote tourism. Once 9 formations, in 2002, one of the stacks collapsed leaving 8 still remaining.

Shipwrecks and Lighthouses in the area offer a number of other popular places to explore. The Shipwreck Discovery Trail allows visitors to dive and see many shipwrecks on the trail including the wreck of the SS Casino. Lighthouse along the road also offer an enjoyable way to learn the history of the area including a number of historic lighthouses from Lady Bay Rarnambool and Split Point Lighthouse and many more.

Coastal attractions nearby the Apostles include:

Gibson Steps

The Grotto

The Arch

London Bridge

Loch and Gorge

Bay of Martyrs

Bay of Islands

Port Campbell National Park – World famous for the 12 Apostles, other features including those natural features listed above also are a focus for millions of visitors annually. Visitors enjoy birdwatching, canoeing and kayaking, fishing, swimming, tours and hiking.

Known for its stunning natural beauty, this coastal seaside area ranks as one of the top destinations in Australia and the Great Ocean Road as well.

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