In the right conditions, with the right equipment this region offers some of the most spectacular blue water kayaking in Australia. Click here for information on the most viable put in and return points. Check the weather maps, carry safety and emergency equipment train hard and always have a back up plan. It is unwise to paddle alone in these waters
Near shore opportunities are fantastic when the right conditions present. Click here for more information and always be aware of your own ability, weather, sea and swell conditions. Equipment is available for hire in Port Campbell
All divers undertaking scuba trips on local wrecks need a PADI open water ticket. Shore diving is possible from places including Port Campbell Bay and Boat Bay in Bay of Islands Coastal Park. Tank refills, advice and charter trips are available through Port Campbell Marine Services in the Unique Experiences section.
Plenty of estuary and lake opportunities with good ramp access and mooring. Access to the ocean requires sound local knowledge and a permit to use the crane at Port Campbell pier. Click here for more information
Port Campbell's sheltered bay is patrolled on weekends and public holidays from mid November until Easter Monday. The horseshoe shape of the bay and its offset from the direct line of Ocean swell generally mean it receives less wave action than the rest of the coast. Port Campbell Bay hosts an annual Ocean Swim race in January, the 12 Apostles plunge.
Estuaries and inland lakes provide some great sheltered opportunities for canoeing and kayaking. Click here for information about different areas and the best places to put in and haul out. You will need to bring your own equipment or organise it before you leave.
Lake Bullen Merri near Camperdown and Deep Lake near Derrinallum both have good amenity for water skiing and good access for boats. And although narrow the Curdies River near Curdievale just opposite the Boggy Creek Hotel has a ski zone through the bends in the river. Click here for more information
Not a place for the faint hearted or inexperienced. All waves between Cape Otway and Warrnambool carry significant consequence and weight of water in most conditions. Limited access and distance from hospitals make it a less than ideal place to push your luck. Local surf shop proprietors are experienced at mending snapped boards and offer good trade-ins on recently soiled wetsuits.
"C'mon you know you deserve it! Take to the skies, feel the roll of swell beneath your feet, explore the world below the sea. Discover shipwrecks, natural history and the delights of a screaming reel." Adventure and delight to fuel the fire and invigorate the senses. Good things wait for those that come! Visitors please note that Scenic Boat Trips and Boat Charters will not be available until July!
"Ocean, beach, estuary, river and lake, the best of it all is within your reach with backdrops that will take your breath away." Visitors please note: Local publicans tolerate a standard 30% exaggeration on fish sizes that got away. When trout are in season and snapper and salmon are running offshore anything in excess of a 30% will result in the claimant shouting the bar! Waiters at local restaurants tend to be more tolerant of fishing stories when tipped well. The bait an
"Ancient crater lakes broad estuaries and the brooding bulk of the Southern Ocean! Water will be an integral part of your holiday experience."
A vibrant pastoral history, rich volcanic soils and philanthropic benefactors have left a legacy of cultured streetscapes and magnificent historic buildings just north of the coast ALAN MARSHALL DISCOVERY TRAIL Invoke, warm nostalgia and a flood of schoolyard memories on the Alan Marshall Discovery trail. Visitors can immerse themselves in the settings that form the rich period landscape of Marshall’s 1955 novel “I can jump puddle
Memorable golfing opportunities guaranteed to lower the blood pressure if not your handicap! Fancy a swing by the sea, a koala bearing witness to your prowess or perhaps the calming influence of volcanic waters and peaks. Throw the clubs in or contact the clubs below for a set to hire.
Skate Parks: Grab your decks and helmets to glide and grind on a host of new regional amenities! Let mum and dad sample regional history and gourmet produce while you get out and have a roll in every town. Check below and start your tick list. Timboon: (pictured above) Simpson: Cobden: Camperdown: Port Campbell: (pictured below)
"A holiday so good you need something to remind you of it! Here is a guide to a little retail therapy on the south coast. From edgy surf gear to outback threads, antiques, crafts, fishing tackle or spare camera batteries we’ll have everything you need."
"Bold landscapes fuel intense artistic vision. " It was Von Guerard that historically captured the essence of our Lakes and Craters region, the author Alan Marshall that populated it with fine characters and the photographers that put our scenery on the world stage. We are proud to introduce the artists that have been inspired to fulfil their artistic vision in our region! For a full list of events and local art news please visit www.corangamitearts.com and download
It is impossible to stand upon these shores and remain untouched by the enormity of the emigrant experience. Tales of Shipwreck and a strong maritime connection are woven into the very fabric of this region. Today our coastal towns look to the sea for inspiration and respite from the summer heat. In winter tempest we are reminded in bold clarity of those in peril at sea; of men women and children that undertook an open ocean crossing 90 days and a world away from familiar fac
All the fun of the fair” – fresh local produce, arts, crafts and entertainment for all the family, plan your visit around a regular local market, catch country horse racing at its finest or join in the fun of a regional special event.
12 Apostles Visitor Information Centre - Port Campbell The yellow and blue i sign is your passport to quality information and friendly service along the entire Great Ocean Road. Let our Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre staff help you make the most of your next visit! Follow the yellow and blue i signs to our Visitor Information Centre in Port Campbell for tips, maps, brochures and advice on how to make the most of your stay. The Centre contains a compre