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 cycling and running you may want to plan ahead to pack your gear.
The Southern Ocean offers it’s own opportunities but all visitors should be wary that ocean is unpredictable and at times wild and tempestuous. Activities in the ocean require careful planning, knowledge of conditions and an appropriate level of skill and equipment to cope with unforeseen circumstances.
Lucky there are plenty of land based, river and lake options for when things get rough and of course some of the best lookouts to watch the drama in the ocean unfold.
Tarmac, surf and turf loops, black and tan cyclo-cross epics and family friendly trails...
Whether you are packing the fishing rods, water skis and wakeboards, a local cheese platter, or tackle box and rods; the ocean lakes and rivers around the 12 Apostles region provide a picturesque...
Beach and jetty fishing options will keep serious anglers entertained while the rest of us are too gob smacked by the scenery to make a decent...
Memorable golfing opportunities guaranteed to lower the blood pressure if not your handicap! See what happens when you take a swing by the sea or a whack by the volcanic...
Port Campbell Jetty is a great spot to watch local surfers and SUPs that in most conditions leap into the ocean before commencing their paddle around the point....
Port Campbell Jetty is a great spot to watch local surfers that in most conditions leap into the ocean before commencing their paddle around the point....
Port Campbell Bay is patrolled on weekends and Public Holidays from Mid November till Easter Monday. Swimming is not recommended at any of the open ocean...
Pack your runners and get ready to discover a little running nirvana on your next visit. Unlock the secrets of our favourite loops from 4 - 16...
12 Apostles Coast & Hinterland region has expansive a network of walking and riding trails covering coast, lakes, ancient volcanoes and farming...
This is a great trail with views north towards Mount Noorat and south towards the rise of Terang and its distinctive crown of...
A wonderful cliff top trail from Peterborough Golf Course, through Halladale Point where you can view where the Falls of...
The car park to the south of town offers views looking east across the wreck sites of the Schomberg and the Newfield....
Port Campbell Bay presents a gently sloping family friendly profile sheltered from the bulk of Southern Ocean swell. Waters...
Many a visitor holds a special memory of their visit to the Grotto. Spray from waves can cast a fine mist over the low viewing...
Prepare to be amazed by the magnitude of the cliff-line and offshore stacks. The sheer scale of natural sculpting evident at this...
Fairy lights in the forest! Don’t forget to bring a...
The broad double sweep of Newfield Bay extends east from the mouth of the Curdies River some 1.7 km to where it terminates once...
Croft’s Bay is a long pretty bay that is generally sheltered from Ocean Swell by offshore reef and a collection of smaller...
The Gables lookout perches above some of the tallest coastal cliffs in Australia and is located on the Great Ocean Walk between...
The Twelve Apostles Marine National Park, Arches Marine Sanctuary and the bays surrounding Peterborough, create world class...
The Princetown Boardwalk restores a historic link from the township to the recreation reserve and river mouth. It also connects...
The jewel in the crown of the Great Ocean Road and the number one visited attraction in the region is the 12 Apostles. Seeing the...
Even though it doesn’t have a name yet, the trail from Timboon to Port Campbell is now open and is being enjoyed by many happy trail...
If you have been looking for the perfect weekend getaway, filled with picturesque landscapes, bucket list destinations, outdoor adventures and...
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...
Only a runner knows the feeling of escape and discovery that builds when you run into the...
Cycling routes and tips for the 12 Apostles and western end of the Great Ocean...
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 from the Craters to...
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