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 12 Apostles Carpark Great Ocean Road Port Campbell VIC 3269
Experience a breathtaking flight over the most spectacular coastal scenery in Australia.
12 Apostles Helicopters offer a unique opportunity to see the entire Port Campbell National Park in style.
Call into the office at the 12 Apostles Carpark and talk to the experienced pilots or purchase a gift voucher for someone special. |
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at 12 Apostles Visitor Information Centre 26 Morris Street, Ph: 1300 137 255. Open 7 days from 9am.
A delightful collection of artefacts from wrecks between Childers cove and Moonlight Head is on display at the 12 Apostles Visitor Information Centre Port Campbell. A 1/60th scale model of the Loch Ard allows visitors to reference the size of the ship against actual hardware including a kedging anchor on display.
Entry is free!
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| Silver Gulls also known as Sea Gulls nest from August to December. Males in the colony establish a small territory and are then joined by a female, usually the mate from the previous year. Nests are built on the ground so they can spot any predators approaching. Between 2-4 olive blotched eggs are laid and both partners share nesting duties. The eggs take 21-27 days to hatch. |
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Lord Street Port Campbell VIC
A summer institution in Port Campbell. Stalls bursting with fresh local produce, gifts, crafts, clothing and plenty of refreshment |
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129 Currells Road Port Campbell VIC 3269
For a unique, memorable touring experience along the majestic Great Ocean Road and scenic surrounds. Take to the road with John your experienced tour guide with 25 years as a ranger with Parks Victoria and an extensive knowledge of the flora, fauna, history and geology of the region.
Full Day, Half Day & Chartered Tours |
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Call into the Info Centre at 26 Morris Street or Ph: 1300 137 255 The friendly staff will help you plan family activities such as helicopter flights, scenic boat trips, hiking trails, food and wine trail, local markets, tennis courts, beach exploration, historic shipwreck display etc etc.
Guided bus tours of the National Park attractions contact John at Port Campbell Touring Company on 03 5598 6424 (max 12 persons). |
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Peterborough VIC 3270
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Beach & Surf |
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Swim or surf only at beaches patrolled by lifeguards
Always swim between the flags marking the area safer for swimming.
Read and obey the signs
Be careful where you dive accidents often result from diving into shallow waters.
Be aware of slippery banks and rocks when fishing
Dont swim under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Always swim under supervision
If you get into trouble in the water, stay calm. Signal for help, then float and wait for assistance
Float with a current or undertow. Dont try to swim against it.
When out on the water always wear the correct safety equipment. |
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Presents a gently sloping family friendly profile sheltered from the bulk of Southern Ocean swell. Waters inside the pier are generally suitable for swimming and wading and are patrolled during summer season. Address: Cairns Street Port Campbell.
Swimming is not recommended at any of the open ocean beaches.
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Fishing |
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Port Campbell: Great fun fishing from the jetty or book a fishing charter through the Info Centre. Surf fishing also popular. Peterborough: When the bream are biting the estuary attracts fishermen from all over. Salmon, snapper and gummy are caught off the beaches whilst bream, mullet and estauary perch are caught on the Curdies River.
Princetown: The estuary of the Gellibrand river fishes well fro bream, trevally, eel and mullet. From the surf catches of salmon, snapper, trevally and gummy shark are common. |
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Information about fishing along the Great Ocean Road.
List of best baits to use for each fish species.
Detailed information on the species of fish you might expect to catch in this area. |
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Princetown Beach
Surging shorebreak has caught many seasoned campaigners unawares so please be careful.
Species: Australian Salmon, trevally, snapper, gummy shark. Location: Turn off the Great Ocean Road onto Old Coach Road East 18km east of Port Campbell.
Access: Via a 650m sandy track (steep in parts) from the north of the parking area or by following the sandy banks of the Gellibrand River to its mouth 750m.
Caution: Gravel road gives way to deep sand very quickly visitors without 4WD need to take the first opportunity to turn right when approaching the small car parking area.
Port Campbell Pier:
Great spot to try for luck. Fishing in deep water from ocean jetty
Species: Australian salmon, squid, trevally,
Location: Lord Street Port Campbell
Access: Pedestrians share access with vehicles and boat trailers launching via the crane on the pier. Access is reasonable to the upper level, steps to the lower level.
Newfield Bay:
Species: Australian salmon, trevally, snapper, gummy shark
Location: 11km east of Port Campbell
Access: From car parks on the east side of the Peterborough bridge (steep sandy tracks.) Access (when the Curdies river mouth is closed) is also possible from the main car park on the west side of the bridge. |
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Fishing Charters |
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32 Lord Street Port Campbell VIC 3269
Note: Tours not operating until Nov/Dec due to pier maintenance. Book Now for Christmas Holidays
Scenic tours, fishing trips, snorkeling and diving. The one Great Ocean Road experience you should not miss! Exceptional up close and personal views of the coastal formations and comprehensive interpretation of coastal geology and shipwreck history. |
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Scenic Cruises |
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32 Lord Street Port Campbell VIC 3269
Note: Tours not operating until Nov/Dec due to pier maintenance. Book Now for Christmas Holidays
Scenic tours, fishing trips, snorkeling and diving. The one Great Ocean Road experience you should not miss! Exceptional up close and personal views of the coastal formations and comprehensive interpretation of coastal geology and shipwreck history. |
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129 Currells Road Port Campbell VIC 3269
For a unique, memorable touring experience along the majestic Great Ocean Road and scenic surrounds. Take to the road with John your experienced tour guide with 25 years as a ranger with Parks Victoria and an extensive knowledge of the flora, fauna, history and geology of the region.
Full Day, Half Day & Chartered Tours |
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Golf/Bowls |
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Scomberg Road Peterborough VIC 3270
9 hole course 10 km from Port Campbell Open Daily
Green fee players most welcome to be treated to some of the world's most spectacular scenery. Located on the dunes you will remember your round of golf at Peterborough. Call into the clubhouse and have a drink with the locals. |
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Handy Information |
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Grafton Road Warrnambool VIC 3280
Horse Racing is conducted throughout the year at Warrnambool approximately 54kms from Port Campbell.
Warrnambool Racing Club is known the world over for its 3 day May Racing Carnival the highlight of which is the Grand Annual Steeplechase. More Information 03 5562 2211 |
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V-LINE Bus 136 196
Operates every Friday all year
Monday and Friday in December & January
Bus stop outside Port Campbell Surf Lifesaving Club |
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Wildlife encounters are common along the Great Ocean Road so be very aware, especially at dusk when activity is more prolific.
Also be aware of vehicles following make sure you stop or divert safely. |
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| Port Campbell is one of the few towns along the Great Ocean Road that do not have Poker Machines or TAB |
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