Poetic or historic? Are the stacks martyred; sentinels guarding the land from the bold affront of the Southern Ocean or reference to events around Massacre Bay to the west of Bay of Islands where it is believed that Kirrae Whurrung were herded off the cliff to their death.
Visitors please note that although dogs are permitted on the walking trail and beaches between Bay of Martyrs car park and Peterborough they are not permitted on Bay of Martyrs beach which is still home to nesting pairs of the critically endangered Hooded Plover.
Length: 15m to lookout
Time: 20 minutes
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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.
