About Port Campbell National Park
Port Campbell National Park is a coastal national park along the Great Ocean Road in southwestern Victoria, Australia, within Corangamite Shire. Established in 1964, it protects 17.5 square kilometres of dramatic limestone cliffs, offshore stacks, gorges and beaches. It is best known for the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, London Bridge and Gibson Steps, showcasing ongoing coastal erosion and offering scenic lookouts and walking trails.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a rugged limestone coastline with sheer cliffs, offshore stacks, arches, gorges and sandy beaches accessed via lookouts, stairways and short walking trails. Key sites include the Twelve Apostles viewing platforms, Loch Ard Gorge beach and gorge, London Bridge arch, Gibson Steps beach access, and The Grotto. The landscape is exposed to Southern Ocean winds with visitor facilities concentrated at lookouts and car parks along the Great Ocean Road.
Key highlights
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Twelve Apostles limestone stacks and viewing platforms
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Loch Ard Gorge beach, gorge and shipwreck history site
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Gibson Steps - 86 steps down to the beach below the cliffs
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London Bridge natural arch
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The Grotto sinkhole and coastal cave formation
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Scenic Great Ocean Road coastal lookouts and short walks