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...
Charters and 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 85 year old plantation of Californian Redwoods has become a favourite local picnic area, the muffled sound and lack of...
Choose your own adventure along the picturesque Gellibrand River...
Start this ride early to make the most of quieter roads and to allow plenty of time to visit attractions including the Arch,...
Port Campbell’s sheltered bay is patrolled on weekends and Public Holidays from Mid November till Easter Monday. Sound...
This is the first of our Surf and Turf loops that we will be loading in the next few...
Prepare to be dwarfed by the magnitude of the cliff-line and offshore stacks. The sheer scale of natural sculpting evident at...
The pale limestone of this section of coast reflects a different quality of light and offers superior photographic opportunity in...
Down, down, down then undulating ups and downs beside the Gellibrand River all the way to Princetown, this is one sweet...
The completed 34km Camperdown to Timboon trail is a wonderful family adventure, dotted with statuesque trestle bridges and...
For recreational paddlers, the volcanic lakes and estuaries generally provide more protected and predictable waters with plenty...
Fairy lights in the forest! Don’t forget to bring a...
Find your own space on this crystal clear volcanic lake on the southern outskirts of...
The impressive Port Campbell suspension bridge is in fact the third suspension bridge constructed to provide community and...
The jewel in the crown of the Great Ocean Road and the number one visited attraction in the region is the 12 Apostles. Seeing...
Childers Cove, Sandy Cove and Murnanes Bay offer wonderful seascapes and an impression of relative isolation even in peak...
The car park to the south of town offers views looking east across the wreck sites of the Schomberg and the Newfield....
This ride takes in the first part of the classic hill ride to Lavers Hill and offers quick descents and a heap of downhill and...
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...
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...