You never know who you might bump into. Were you hoping to meet a few locals on your next visit? We suggest dusk and dawn to make the most of your viewing opportunities. So why not hop to it and...
The terrain and natural features of the 12 Apostles Coast and hinterland offer plenty of opportunities for active recreation. With lakes and estuaries for paddling, trails and quiet country roads for...
The Port Campbell National Park ranges from Princetown to Peterborough. Famous lookouts include Loch Ard Gorge, London Bridge and the Grotto, just to name a few... Loch Ard Gorge, site of a 19th...
Surfing and surf culture are part of the very fabric of our coastal communities. Beach and reef breaks between Princetown and...
Find your own space on this crystal clear volcanic lake on the southern outskirts of...
Cobden is surrounded by the rolling hills and volcanic lakes that commence just north of the coast, located just 30 minutes north...
Echidnas are commonly sighted on the edge of trails and roadside verges in search of a tasty insect treat. Their meandering...
Spring fed lakes like Lake Bullen Merri offer good opportunity for water skiers whose fields of play have been limited elsewhere...
Distance: 8 km Elevation gained:...
Childers Cove, Sandy Cove and Murnanes Bay offer wonderful seascapes and an impression of relative isolation even in peak...
A true Otway gem, famous for its massive 350 year old Otway messmate and enchanting glow worms, Melba Gully is the most westerly...
Adventurous walkers are treated to a base level view of a long drop falls. Easily identifiable by the distinctive crossed logs...
For recreational paddlers, the volcanic lakes and estuaries generally provide more protected and predictable waters with plenty...
The angle of Port Campbell Bay and the offshore reefs that provide its protection are beautifully captured from this viewing...
Fairy lights in the forest! Don’t forget to bring a...
An attraction in its own right! Port Campbell’s weathered jetty juts defiantly into the bay, dwarfed by limestone cliffs and...
Poetic or historic? Are the stacks martyred; sentinels guarding the land from the bold affront of the Southern Ocean or reference...
A wonderful cliff top trail from Peterborough Golf Course, through Halladale Point where you can view where the Falls of...
What if we said you can see a scattering of extinct volcanoes, crater lakes and forests all within 100 kilometres of each...
The famous 12 Apostles are one of the most recognised icons of the Great Ocean Road region, but if you’re planning on...
School Holidays are all about balance. With this in mind we have put together some ideas for you to fill up some fun family days...
“The more you engage with nature, the more you appreciate it; and the more you appreciate it, the more likely you are to want to protect it.” Costa...
From the tall – wet sclerophyll forest of Timboon to the coast gully thicket and riparian vegetation surrounding the coastal village of Port Campbell...
We think our local students are awesome and it turns out they think you are...
The iconic coastal features of Port Campbell National Park on Victoria’s Great Ocean Road are among Australia’s most visited natural...
Little people, big voices! Timboon Year 3 & 4 students took matters into their own hands when they discovered that most visitors didn’t...
Need a little inspiration? Call into Port Campbell Visitor Information Centre for equipment loan and educational tools to help you better understand...
Local dairy, beef, ice cream and berries for lunch and seafood and local brews for supper. How does that sound? From the treetops of Timboon to the...
If you have been looking for the perfect weekend getaway, filled with picturesque landscapes, bucket list destinations, outdoor adventures and...
This time of year is like a winter/spring hybrid. As things start to grow, blossom and warm up, there is still a cool breeze and a cosy feeling that...
The tale of a breezy wintery walk around Port Campbell in the company of Rocco, my trusty...
Late Autumn, Winter and early Spring are times for big waves, book your front row seat for a glimpse of the age old battle that has shaped this...
Parks Victoria rangers have an enviable knowledge of our region’s diverse landscapes. The good thing is, they are willing to share some of...
The Junior Ranger program is a school holiday tradition for Parks Victoria, enabling young people to get expert information about Australian wildlife...
Whilst holidaying in Timboon, Jodie and her family felt like locals straight away. They attended all the local events and the kids even completed in...
Are you looking for somewhere peaceful and tranquil to stay whilst you explore the raw and rugged 12 Apostles region? Somewhere you’re guaranteed...
As a pilot for 12 Apostles Helicopters, I get a birds’ eye view of one of the world’s most spectacular coastlines almost every day. How lucky am...
A journey from a mobile device and back into the real...
Lois runs the Lake Edge Cafe at Lake Purrumbete in the heart of the Volcanic Lakes and Plains and just a 10 minute drive from Camperdown. It...
There were homemade flat breads toasting, at least 6 eggs popping on the hotplate, the whitest of cheeses and a tiny ancient saucepan spilling over...
To me contributing to a sustainable world is about the small things. Picking up rubbish when we see it. Always choosing the plastic free alternative...
A sustainable destination actively encourages its visitors to understand the area, its history and environment. Expectation is exceeded by focusing...
Of course I want to deliver fabulous seasonal food and great customer service but I also hope to encourage those who visit to understand more about...
Can small change lead to big picture difference? I believe it can. Are you up for...
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Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the Great Ocean Road region the Wadawurrung, Eastern Maar & Gunditjmara. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging. We recognise and respect their unique cultural heritage and the connection to their traditional lands. We commit to building genuine and lasting partnerships that recognise, embrace and support the spirit of reconciliation, working towards self-determination, equity of outcomes and an equal voice for Australia’s first people.
