Address: Post Office Rd Princetown Contact: Princetown General Store - Lazy Bones Jones Cafe ph: 03 5598 8250 e: ozwald5@bigpond.com
An iconic General Store and Cafe overlooking the estuary of the Gellibrand River Estuary just 5 mins east of the 12 Apostles.The store has been supplying the needs of surfers, campers, anglers, paddlers (and recently Great Ocean Walkers) for close to a hundred years.
Great value meals for takeaway or if you have the time sit in and take in the views of the Gellibrand River Valley from the Lazy Bones Jones Cafe.
Try a legendary surfer shake, traditional country breakfast or a meatball sub to refuel or fuel up for a day of exploring, surfing, fishing or walking on the Great Ocean Walk.
Ask Ryan to point out the resident mob of kangaroos across the valley. Congratulate him on his batting average if you want a discount.
To receive a free fridge magnet from the Port Campbell Visitor Information Centre simply ask Ryan about his Mountain Bike performance in the 2007 Anaconda Adventure Race.
Big stories, big value and great views on the South West Coast. Make the Princetown General Store and Lazy Bones Jones Cafe a part of your next visit to the South West Coast.
A delightful food and wine loop allows visitors to fill their picnic hamper on the way to a gourmet sunset or a fireside treat. Fancy a crayfish with an award winning south coast Pinot Gris, or gold medal winning washed rind camembert, marinated feta or brie and topped off with a Malt Whiskey? Or does your sweet tooth lead you to fresh strawberries, chocolate or Timboon Fine Ice Cream.
The 12 Apostles is undoubtedly one of the most iconic scenes of the Australian landscape. With the help of this national treasure, we are proud to announce the inaugural 12 Apostles Mountain Bike Classic. Held over three days, riders will revel in the beauty of the Shipwreck Coast, as they navigate a unique course across a variety of terrain and challenging trails. The 12 Apostles Mountain Bike Classic will begin on Friday 23 November 2012 and finish on Sunday 25 November
Opportunity for wildlife viewing around Port Campbell is exceptional for those with time and patience. Dusk and dawn provides best viewing for many species it is also cue time for three of our local wildlife shows. Visitors that encounter sick or injured wildlife should contact 1300 094 543
The unique destinations of the 12 Apostles and surrounds harbour a suite of diverse adventures for those with the time and inclination to explore. Don't forget to take it slow: allow yourself some sinking time to get into the relaxed easy sway that defines our southern destinations. And when your ready we've got what it takes to fuel the fire and invig
Find your own space to connect with some of the most amazing landscapes on the planet! A world class network of trails and lookouts await your careful exploration around the towns of Princetown, Port Campbell, Peterborough, Timboon, Cobden and Camperdown. Take a journey through coastal heath for cliff top views and deserted beaches, contemplate Gondwanan ra
Follow meandering roads north from the coast to explore sublime volcanic landscapes and charming inland towns. Enjoy the contrast of conical peaks and deep crater lakes that punctuate the even carpet of rolling farmland. Dry Stone walls dissect the landscape, an aesthetic and practical solution to farm a landscape strewn
The completed Camperdown to Timboon section is a wonderful family trail dotted with statuesque trestle bridges and spellbinding scenery. Trail users can make use of a free shuttle service on Thursdays and every second Sunday from December till April. Stay tuned on the progress of the proposed extensions from Timboon to Port Campbell and and Port Campbell via the 12 Aposltes and Loch Ard to Princetown
Mix business with pleasure or choose a spectacular backdrop for your special day! Our local businesses will work together to meet the needs of your group and we'll throw in the spectacular scenery for nothing.
Want to ask a local the best time to visit the 12 Apostles or what time the penguins arrive home, visit our facebook page. Or have you been before and would like to share pictures or travel tips, click here and visit our facebook page.
Get stars in your eyes literally with Craters to Coast Discovery. No matter your interest in astronomy it is unlikely you are going to drag your hardware across the globe. Visitors can borrow a Newtonian Reflector and a good set of lenses from the Visitor Information Centre in Port Campbell to enjoy our ink black southern skies!
The 12 Apostles are a collection of offshore sea stacks between Princetown and Port Campbell on Victoria's Great Ocean Road. The main viewing area is on the corner of Booringa Road and Great Ocean Road Princetown 3269 and is 6km west of the small township of Princetown and 12km west of Port Campbell.
Check out our events calendar and see what is going on when you intend to visit or base your visit around one of our regional events. Farmers markets and Food Events, adventure racing and ocean swims, eventing, equestrian and horse racing, perhaps the Cobden Spring Festival or the iconic Camperdown Cruise and Rockabilly Festival.
Our little feathered friends have been coming in on time lately expect to view their comical behaviour around 15 minutes after sunset. Binoculars are available on loan from the Visitor Information Centre in Port Campbell from 9-5pm daily. Get onto our Facebook page and leave a message if you notice a change in their arrival time!
Ask us a question, tell us a story and send us a photo. For all the detail on what is going up down or around for visitors in Port Campbell, Peterborough, Princetown, Timboon, Cobden, Camperdown, Terang or up North in Skipton join in the conversation on our Facebook Page - 12 Apostles Australia.
Welcome to our new website remember this website has a human side to it. We have put a lot of time and effort into providing enough information for you to plan your trip. Don't hesitate to contact us for more detailed information on how to make the most of your stay and be sure to drop in and visit us for maps and a few secrets when you arrive.