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...
12 Apostles Coast & Hinterland region has expansive a network of walking and riding trails covering coast, lakes, ancient volcanoes and farming...
The Princetown Boardwalk restores a historic link from the township to the recreation reserve and river mouth. It also connects...
The car park to the south of town offers views looking east across the wreck sites of the Schomberg and the Newfield....
Are the stacks martyred; sentinels guarding the land from the bold affront of the Southern Ocean or is reference made to the...
For recreational paddlers, the volcanic lakes and estuaries generally provide more protected and predictable waters with plenty...
There are many beaches and trails along the Great Ocean Road for you and pooch to explore and enjoy whilst on holiday, with...
Great Ocean Walk Victoria’s premier coastal walking trail extends 106km from Apollo Bay West to the 12 Apostles just 12km...
Make sure you allow plenty of time to take photos on this great little tour around...
Knowledge of local swell, sea, wind, prevailing conditions and sound judgment is necessary for safe experiences in this area....
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...
From the volcanic plains and Otway Ranges to the coast our rivers and streams traverse a landscape of lakes, conical peaks,...
The meandering course of the Gellibrand River finds the sea beneath the bold headland of Pt Ronald. Wild and untamed;...
Estuarine species to be targeted include bream, mullet, trevally, estuary perch, mulloway and short finned eel. The upper layers...
Adventurous walkers are treated to a base level view of a long drop falls. Easily identifiable by the distinctive crossed logs...
Childers Cove, Sandy Cove and Murnanes Bay offer wonderful seascapes and an impression of relative isolation even in peak...
The Southern Ocean is perilous, unpredictable and uncompromising. Some local knowledge and a reliable craft that is adequate for...
A wonderful cliff top trail from Peterborough Golf Course, through Halladale Point where you can view where the Falls of...
Distance: 8 km Elevation gained:...
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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