Port Campbell National Park
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Why go
- The Twelve Apostles are eight freestanding rocks that change colour with the light.
- Loch Ard Gorge has two gorges joined by a sandy beach and a cave.
- Thunder Cave is a 100-metre tunnel whose opening rumbles in heavy seas.
Don't miss
- London BridgeLittle Penguins sometimes return from the sea here at dusk.Dusk; sightings are not guaranteed.
- Gibson StepsA steep staircase to the beach, with views of two Apostles.
- The GrottoOne of the park’s main attractions on the Shipwreck Coast.
History
The park is part of an Aboriginal cultural landscape, and Traditional Owners continue to care for Country.
- Thousands of yearsKirrae Whurrong people used the sea’s resources for food and continue traditional ways of life in the area.
- 1840Seal and whaling crews came to the area.
- After 1870The first town in the area was founded.
- 1878The clipper Loch Ard sank near Muttonbird Island in fog and heavy surf; only two of its 52 crew members survived.
- 1964The park was dedicated on 5 May with 700 hectares to protect coastal limestone formations.
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- 1981The park had expanded to 1,750 hectares, from Curdies Inlet to Point Ronald.
Tips for your visit
- Prepare for harsh Southern Ocean weather on exposed cliff-tops.
- Nearby Port Campbell offers accommodation, dining and other amenities.
Best time to visit
- Thousands of short-tailed shearwaters return to Mutton Bird Island, which supports a breeding colony, between October and April.
- Whales are often spotted from coastal lookouts during migration season, including in Port Campbell township.
Know before you go
- Open 24 hours every day. This does not mean every access route is open.
- The Loch Ard Gorge beach access steps are closed because of geological instability until hazard-removal work is complete.
How to get there
- CarReach the park via the Great Ocean Road. The park lies about 190 km southwest of Melbourne and 10 km east of Warrnambool. Address: Great Ocean Rd, Port Campbell VIC 3269.
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Interesting facts3
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Fragile grasslands and heaths support sun orchids and spider orchids.
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Hooded plovers nest in exposed places along the shoreline.
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Southern brown bandicoots, swamp antechinus and echidnas live in the park.
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Sources: Port Campbell National Park - Wikipedia · Port Campbell National Park Great Ocean Road Co… · Port Campbell National Park - Wikipedia · Parc national de Port Campbell - Wikipedia · checked 28 Sep 2026
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Plan from here: Evening walk →
Questions and answers
Which parks adjoin Port Campbell National Park?
It adjoins Great Otway National Park and Bay of Islands Coastal Park.
Who is Port Campbell National Park named after?
It is named after Scottish whaler Alexander Campbell, who also gave the nearby town its name.
What birds occur in Port Campbell National Park?
Honeyeaters, southern emu-wrens and peregrine falcons occur in the park. Australasian gannets and wandering albatrosses live offshore.
What other native plants grow in Port Campbell National Park?
Beard-heath, bower spinach and coast daisy bush grow in protected areas. Wilder terrain has she-oaks, dogwoods, correa and messmate.
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