Princetown, VIC

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Twelve Apostles - Visitor Facility

Located 275 km from Melbourne, the 12 apostles are likely the most well known oceanscape attraction on the south coast of Australia. Huge limestone towers stand stoically just off the southern oceanic plateau And while there are only 8 remaining apostles after the 9th dramatically collapsed in 2005, their proximity to one another and the coastline makes them on of the most amazing natural landscapes in the world. It's certainly a sight to prioritize in your lives travel plans as the towers could collapse at any time, never to be experienced again. Expert Tip: Try to arrive at sunrise when most tourists are still asleep to get a nearly private viewing of these incredible testaments to mother nature.

Campbell, VIC

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Loch Ard Gorge

Just a few kilometers west of the apostles, you will find the beautiful and tragically historic Loch Ard Gorge. It comes in at number two only because the likely hood of its collapse is nearly impossible. The Gorge is more diverse than the famous 12 Apostles site and has a variety of different view points and perspectives to feast your eyes on. Don't forget to walk down the wooden staircase and spend some time on the beach inside the Gorge where you can catch some fantastic pictures, and if the tide is right, visit the cave off to the right as you face the ocean.

Peterborough, VIC

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London Bridge

The London Arch (formerly London bridge before its partial collapse in 1990) is just another few kilometers from Loch Ard Gorge. The limestone arch jets out into the ocean in magical fashion as waves crash into the rocks below and if you are lucky, it's one of only 2 places in Port Campbell National park where you can see Penguins along the coastline. Expert Tip: Head over to the west side of the Arch to get the most popular view of the Arch where you can see it close up in its entirety. There is also a unique viewing platform from the east, however, not nearly as impressive.

Peterborough, VIC

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The Grotto

The Grotto is actually a sink hole that developed into the shape of an arch that gives a picturesque view of the ocean. It's a short walk down a winding wooden stairway and while there is not much else to see, if you show up at the right time, you can see an amazing sun reflection shining through the hole and illuminating the small viewing area.

Peterborough, VIC

outdoors

Bay Of Islands

Similar to the 12 Apostles, the Bay of Islands has several limestone towers jutting out from the ocean. Not nearly as impressive as the 12 apostles due to their size, proximity to shore and distance from one another, however, still a must see while in the area.

Wyelangta, VIC

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Triplet Falls

Ocean scapes are not the only sights that should be considered when visiting the Great Ocean Road. Triplet Falls is a beautiful jungle triple decker waterfall located about 10 kilometer before Lavers Hill if headed from Melbourne. It's roughly an hour hike well laden with bridges, stairs and would be considered fairly easy to reach for any avid walker or amateur hiker. Expert Tip: Don't stop once you reach the viewing deck. Just to the left you will see a small path that will take you down to the base of the falls where you can see them in all their glory. Be careful when it's wet as the rocks can be very slippery on the way down and as of 2018, there were no handrails or ropes to use for support.

Princetown, VIC

outdoors

Twelve Apostles Marine National Park

For those that want to explore under the water as well as above there are several sites between Melbourne and Port Campbell. The three main sites are Apollo Bay where you can see the SS Casino that sunk while trying to make an impossible docking in violent waters, Warrnambool where you can see a plethora of micro marine life as well as several small wreaks, and Port Campbell which, while the most challenging, offers the greatest rewards. ancient ship wrecks, vibrant sea live and occasionally whales.

Gellibrand Lower, VIC

outdoors

Wreck Beach

Wreck beach is likely the most challenging of beaches to get to while visiting the great ocean road, but its difficulty to reach offers the reward of seclusion from the rest of the widely trafficked beaches and tourist spots in the area. It's known for its gigantic anchor nestled in the sand and is visible at low tide. It also boasts some amazing rock water pools and some of the best photographic beach opportunities along the south east coast.

Port Fairy, VIC

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Griffitts Island

About 40 Km west of Port Campbell, you will find Griffitts Island. This is a great spot for the evening as you may get a beautiful cotton candy sunset over the Port Fairy Lighthouse. Just as the sun goes down you will have an amazing opportunity to see literally thousands of short tailed Mutton birds flock to their sandy Island nests. Amazingly, this sight can be seen every day between September and April.

Princetown, VIC

destination

Princetown Recreation Reserve

If you haven't had a chance to see Kangaroos yet, the Princetown Recreation reserve is a perfect spot. Show up in the morning and you are guaranteed to see both brown and red kangaroos as well as the possible black wallaby. It's also a great spot to camp and is toted as the closest campsite to the Great Ocean Road