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Plug into the elements and then slip into comfort
How to get to Port Campbell
Seafood and local brews!
Port Campbell is a is home to a small fishing fleet that can supply fresh to restaurants and the local pub. Why not treat yourself to a real taste of the region treat and choose Southern Rock Lobster (crayfish) or Abalone on the menu when you're next in town?
And to stay with the theme of local provenance we suggest you accompany your meal with a Newton's Ridge Estate Wine or a craft beer from Sow and Piglets Brewery brewed fresh in the heart of town.
Pure, simple, fresh and tasty!
Coastal Trails & Lookouts
Stay close to enjoy the National Park at the quietest and best times of the day in the morning and in the golden hour before sunset. Take your time and find your own space on the trails and lookouts of one of the world's most spectacular coastlines.
Active Adventure
Adventure activity advice for 12 Apostles Coast and Hinterland and the Great Ocean Road.
Pack your gear and click here for information and advice on trail running, cycling, surfing, kayaking, canoeing, Great Ocean Walk, snorkelling, swimming and scuba opportunities.
Port Campbell Jetty
Is this the most spectacular setting for an ocean jetty on the planet?
Feeling lucky? Why not throw in a line for a chance to catch Trevally, Australian Salmon or even Squid for the freshest of Calamari.
Let the kids go wild!
Hunt the roaring wind, navigate for hidden treasure, explore the night sky, track local fauna,
learn to read history in rocks and use your detective skills to uncover the secrets of our southern landscapes. Drop into the Port Campbell Visitor Information Centre and find out more about our free activities and equipment loan.
Natural Rejuvenation
Let the wind play with your hair and the sand massage your feet. Bring a book or bring your bike. Give in to the natural flow, take it slow or go go go.
Run, walk, ride, reflect and recharge. Then slip into comfort at day's end.
Around town
Explore, eat, sleep repeat........
Snuggled up and wrapped around a breathtaking horseshoe bay, it is easy to fall under the spell of Port Campbell.
Fill your lungs with fresh air, sample local flavours then slip into comfort in a fantastic selection of accommodation ranging from luxury apartments, seaside shacks, private rooms, cabins, camping and friendly backpacking establishments.
Come as you are and leave a little different.....but be warned, you may never want to leave!
Nearby restaurants
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.
Waves Cafe, Bar and Restaurant
Waves Restaurant is all about fantastic food with sensational flavours. Offering a large range of a la carte dishes with an Asian influence on many of those.
12 Rocks Restaurant
Large restaurant on the beach front in Port Campbell, located only 10 minutes drive from the world famous 12 Apostles and many other beautiful natural attractions.
Recommended accommodation
Sounds of the Sea Bed and Breakfast
Sounds of the Sea B&B offers two delightful double rooms which each open on to a tranquil garden setting.
Southern Ocean Villas
Contemporary accommodation in Port Campbell. Ideally located in a tranquil, landscaped environment on the edge of the picturesque Port Campbell National Park, famous for its rugged beauty, Shipwreck Coast and...
Summer's Rest Units
Summer's Rest Units are spacious and well appointed two bedroom units are equipped with modern facilities and amenities.
Anchors Beach House
Anchors Beach House is the newest addition to the Anchors accommodation fleet in Port Campbell, on Victoria’s Great Ocean Road.
Sea Foam Villas
Offering superb self-contained apartment accommodation, Sea Foam Villas are just metres away from the beach in Port Campbell, vibrant heart of the Great Ocean Road and Shipwreck Coast.
Port Campbell Guesthouse and Flashpackers
Port Campbell Guesthouse and Flash Packers is an original fishing shack built in 1901, lovingly renovated to suit today’s traveller.
What to see & do
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 Trike Tours
Great Ocean Road Trike Tours offer one of the most exciting ways to explore The Great Ocean Road.
Great Ocean Road Private Luxury Tours
Great Ocean Road Private Luxury Tours specialises in creating designer experiences along the spectacular and iconic Great Ocean Road coastline.
Waves Cafe, Bar and Restaurant
Waves Restaurant is all about fantastic food with sensational flavours. Offering a large range of a la carte dishes with an Asian influence on many of those.
12 Rocks Restaurant
Large restaurant on the beach front in Port Campbell, located only 10 minutes drive from the world famous 12 Apostles and many other beautiful natural attractions.
What's on
Timboon parkrun
Timboon parkrun is a fantastic way to kick start your weekend adventure in the 12 Apostles Hinterland
24 Aug 2019
07:50am
24 Aug 2019
09:00am
The Merger
Port Campbell Film Society
25 Aug 2019
03:00pm
25 Aug 2019
Sour Dough Workshop
The Place of Wonder Workshops - Grow more, Waste less, Buy wise
31 Aug 2019
10:00am
31 Aug 2019
12:00pm
Walk the Talk Whisky Lunch Tour
Join owner and distiller Josh Walker for this tour of the distillery and bond store, includes lunch.
07 Sep 2019
10:30am
07 Sep 2019
01:30pm
Capernaum
Port Campbell Film Society
13 Oct 2019
03:00pm
13 Oct 2019
Ladies in Black
Port Campbell Film Society
10 Nov 2019
03:00pm
10 Nov 2019
Walk Run Ride
Port Campbell Discovery Walk (Extended) 6km
Check out one of the most underrated trails on the coast, The link track to the lookout is worth the views (and the steps) and we through in a tour of town, Port Campbell Jetty and the lookouts on the townships Eastern headland. Enjoy!
Princetown - Port Campbell Great Ocean Road Return 36km
Cyclists riding the western end of the Great Ocean Road for the first time will be surprised by how little traffic it carries in the mornings before 11am. Click here for a short video that will tell you everything you need to know.
The Wonky Stingray 43km
Plenty of options for ocean views and scenic stops along this 40km route. Best in the mornings when you just may encounter more riders than vehicles. Check out our short video and allow time for photos!
Active Adventure
Click through for more walking, running and cycling options.
