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Before you go
Your trip to Port Campbell.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Port Campbell – Victoria Destination Great Ocean Road about 280 km from Melbourne
How to get there
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Avalon Airport (AVV) Avalon · 200 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
From Apollo Bay, about 100 km along the Great Ocean Road, passing through forest; from Melbourne, about 280 km via the coastal road, or about 230 km via the inland route through Colac. Regular buses pass through the village.
How many days
One night, to see the Twelve Apostles at sunrise or sunset without the daytime tour groups, and to visit the coastal viewpoints.
When to go
All year. Summer is busier; in winter it is windy and cold, but the viewpoints are quieter.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes, or an organized tour: the viewpoints are spread along the road.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Port Campbell
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Late afternoon
Twelve Apostles
Go to the Twelve Apostles viewpoints in the late afternoon to see low light on the limestone stacks.
2 days in Port Campbell
Day 2
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Morning
Loch Ard Gorge and London Arch
Descend to Loch Ard Gorge and continue to London Arch and the Bay of Islands, west of the village.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is Port Campbell close to the Twelve Apostles?
Yes, about 12 km away; it is the nearest village.
Is it worth staying overnight in Port Campbell?
Yes, to see the Twelve Apostles at sunrise or sunset without the tour groups.
Which viewpoints should I see near Port Campbell?
The Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, London Arch and the Bay of Islands.
Does Port Campbell have a beach?
Yes, a small beach in a sheltered cove in front of the village.