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Port Campbell
Population - 200
Port Campbell is situated on the Great Ocean Road 283km south west of Melbourne in Victoria .
Situated at the Western end of the Great Ocean Road, Port Campbell is a pleasant seaside town with a great atmosphere. Port Campbell is wrapped around a safe natural harbour.
along the estuary of the Erskine River which flows into Louttit Bay gives visitors a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the beautiful coastline. Being less than two hours drive from Melbourne makes Lorne very accessible for a quiet weekend or mid week escape or as a perfect overnight stop while travelling the Great Ocean Road.
To the east of Port Campbell is the Port Cambell National Park with ample walks, amazing coastal views, and some of Australia's best known scenery. The Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge and The Arch are all within a close proximity making Port Campbell the perfect base for sightseeing the Great Ocean Road.
For those with a penchant towards art there are wonderful Art Galleries with works by local artists. Antique Collectors are also catered for.
Eating out in Port Campbell is easy, the only difficulty is choosing which one of the many great options to try. Its a place to come back to time and again to sample the variety of fine menus.
There are many places to stay in and around Port Campbell, all types of accommodation, from Bed & Breakfast, Resorts, Retreats, Hotels, Motels, Guesthouses, Self Catered, Camping, Cabins and Caravan Parks are available.
Whatever your style, you'll find a great place to stay at Port Campbell
There are many Tours to the Port Campbell area, from both Melbourne and Adelaide.
Port Campbell also has it's own Tour Operators with a great knowledge of this wonderful locality, So why not experience it with people who know all the best spots.
Whatever your style, you'll find a great Tour to Port Campbell.
There are so many Things To See and Do in the Port Campbell area
Start with a visit to the Port Campbell Information Centre, 26 Morris Street, Port Campbell, 3269. Phone: 03 5598 6089
There are plenty of things to see in this great park including
There are several walks around the Port Campbell area.
Beacon Point - A 450 m return walk from the car park above the pier. The walk follows a reclaimed section of the Old Ocean Road via the war memorial to a great viewing platform. Early morning and dusk visitors may enjoy a chance sighting of a Southern Brown Bandicoot. Continue along the Old Ocean Road to the streets atop the hill or return to the car park. Inclines and loose surfacing make this trail inappropriate for wheelchairs.Take a walk along the Discovery walk that skirts the cliff top. The walk is 4.7km return, allow 1.5 hours. The walk can be accessed via steps cut into the cliff at the western edge of Port Campbell beach or from the scenic lookout on the Ocean Road west of town. Access from the beach requires a crossing of Campbell's creek, take care of sea conditions and know the tide times. There are interpretive signs on the walk, great views and opportunities to spot local wildlife such as the Rufous Bristlebird and the enigmatic echidna. Loose surfacing and inclines make this walk inappropriate for wheelchairs.
Surfing at Two Mile Bay is revered as one of the best big-wave breaks in Australia.
Visit some of the local attractions and interesting tourist spots.
There is plenty of fishing to be had along both the coast and the estuary.
There are Antique shops for those who love to browse.
The Port Campbell Historical Society Museum is located at the corner of Otway St and the Great Ocean Road and is open regularly.
There are many Great Restaurants, Cafes, Hotels and other Dining Options in Port Campbell giving so many dining possibilities, often the hardest thing is deciding where to eat. Whatever your favourite foods, you'll find plenty of options at Port Campbell.
This park runs along the coast both east and west of Port Campbell. There is plenty of beautiful scenery along this wild and dangerous coast.
For the Sports person Port Campbell has a number of sporting clubs for those keen to participate. There is a Golf Course at Timboon, a Lawn Bowls Club at Timboon, and a Swimming Pool on the Foreshore. Port Campbell Surf Life Saving Club is on the Foreshore and the beach is a popular swimming spot with its even sandy bottom and protection from open ocean swell making it one of the safest beaches on this stretch of coast. Surf fishing is also very popular along the coast.
Whatever your favourite sport, you'll find plenty of options around Port Campbell.
Port Campbell Plays Host to Many Great Events during each Year.
Port Campbell Events Calendar for 2007
Port Campbell Events Calendar for 2008
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