Just a quick turn and a world away from the Great Ocean Road
Wetland Paradise
The Gellibrand River makes a virtual island of the hilltop village of Princetown as it meanders through the valley, just a quick turn and a world away from the Great Ocean Road.
The township borders both the Great Otway and Port Campbell National Parks and is connected to the Great Ocean Walk via a picturesque wetland boardwalk. Princetown offers fishing opportunities in the estuary and on the ocean beaches. Look for large mobs of kangaroos on the river flats before 9am and after 5pm when they are generally more active. Please be mindful and keep your distance from nesting hooded plovers during the summer months
Great Ocean Walk Princetown to 12 Apostles
Enjoy the slow unveil of one of the world's most spectacular coastlines on a walk that weaves in and out of coastal heathland to reveal bold headland views and clifftop boardwalks. Kangaroos are regular grazers in nearby paddocks and birds of prey often use the updraft from the cliffline to hunt.
To begin your journey cross the wetland boardwalk below the town viewing platform looking for the signed entrance to the Great Ocean Walk just to the south of the bridge across the Gellibrand River
Runners World
Princetown is a hub for some spectacular coastal trail runs.
Check out these short videos and find out why the 12 Apostles Coast and Hinterland is the trail running capital of the Great Ocean Road.
Whether you are after lung bursting single track loops or a quiet country road for a stroll we can guarantee fresh air and scenery that will keep you coming back for more.
Around town
What to see & do
12 Apostles Helicopters
Join 12 Apostles Helicopters for a breathtaking flight over the most beautiful scenery in Australia. Perhaps a journey over the 12 Apostles, a flight to the Bay of Islands via...
Paddling lakes, rivers, estuaries
For recreational paddlers, the volcanic lakes and estuaries generally provide more protected and predictable waters with plenty of opportunities to explore.
Fishing local Estuaries
Estuarine species to be targeted include bream, mullet, trevally, estuary perch, mulloway and short finned eel. The upper layers of water not far upstream of the mouth will occasionally yield brown trout.
Twelve Apostles Marine National Park
The iconic golden cliffs and crumbling pillars of the Twelve Apostles can be found seven kilometres east of Port Campbell.
12 Apostles Food Artisans
The 12 Apostles Gourmet Trail gives visitors to the 12 Apostles Coast and Hinterland the chance to experience amazing artisan food and beverage destinations with gourmet cheese makers, single malt whisky, rich Timboon Ice Cream, chocolate, fudge, beer, olives and strawberries.
Great Ocean Road Tours
Great Ocean Road Tours is an exclusively private tour company. They specialise only in the Great Ocean Road, so you can be comfortable in the knowledge you have a guide...
Recommended accommodation
Discover Moonlight Head & Shipwreck Mysteries
Discover Moonlight Head and stay at By Moonlight.
Alkina Lodge
As the closest luxury accommodation to the Twelve Apostles, Alkina Lodge is perched on a hill top overlooking the Southern Ocean.
Macka's Farm
Macka’s Farm is located in the heart of this dramatic and stunning region.
Twelve Apostles Motel and Country Retreat
Come and enjoy Twelve Apostles Motel and Country Retreat, experience the truly Australian hospitality in peaceful and relaxing surroundings.
12 Apostles Cottages
Brilliantly located, 12 Apostles accommodation, with nature's rawest, top shelf environment on offer in every direction. Family friendly, yet secluded enough for private nights away from it all!
Apostles Camping Park and Cabins
Apostles Camping Park and Cabins has a wide range of accommodation beautifully situated on the Gellibrand River. The small township of Princetown offers many natural features worth exploring.
Nearby restaurants
What's on
Walk the Talk Whisky Lunch Tour
Join owner and distiller Josh Walker for this tour of the distillery and bond store, includes lunch.
25 May 2019
10:30am
25 May 2019
01:30pm
Cobden Music & Dance
Live music and dancing throughout the year. Look out for up coming flyers & events.
08 Jun 2019
07:30pm
08 Jun 2019
11:30pm
Walk the Talk Whisky Lunch Tour
Join owner and distiller Josh Walker for this tour of the distillery and bond store, includes lunch.
29 Jun 2019
10:30am
29 Jun 2019
01:30pm
The Mik Maks ROCK Timboon
The Timboon and District Kindergarten are very proud to present The Mik Maks ROCK Timboon.
01 Jul 2019
10:30am
01 Jul 2019
Walk the Talk Whisky Lunch Tour
Join owner and distiller Josh Walker for this tour of the distillery and bond store, includes lunch.
03 Aug 2019
10:30am
03 Aug 2019
01:30pm
OZACT presents The Tempest at Loch Ard Gorge
Prepare to be spellbound as OZACT presents The Tempest, Shakespeare's timeless tale of magic, mystery and mayhem.
18 Jan 2020
07:00pm
19 Jan 2020
09:00pm
Walk Run Ride
Princetown - Devils Kitchen - Great Ocean Walk loop 16km
Check out this short video showing vertical profile, route map and stunning pictures of this iconic coastal run.
Princetown - Moonlight Head GOR Return 33.2km
Check out this short video and get ready for a quick morning leg burner. This ride takes in the first part of the classic hill ride to Lavers Hill and offers quick descents and a heap of downhill and uphill s-bends to clear the head and fill the lungs.
Gellibrand River Ride 40km
Choose your own adventure along the Gellibrand River Valley. Check out the video and stay tuned for longer videos along the quiet road network of Old Ocean, Upper Burrupa and Lower Gellibrand Roads.
Active Adventure
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