Port Campbell Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Known as the gateway to some of the Great Ocean Road’s most significant natural landmarks, this laid-back seaside village features a calm swimming beach and dramatic cliffs.

Port Campbell is a scenic seaside village with a rugged coastline and a calm, sandy swimming beach. Visit Port Campbell during your visit to the Twelve Apostles, the Arch and a collection of other breathtaking rock formations and natural landscapes.

Tall cliffs and Norfolk pines surround this small coastal town, which has a peaceful main street filled with cafés, restaurants and bakeries that look out toward the ocean. Check out Port Campbell’s galleries and shops before stopping to sample regional cheeses, wines, ice creams or chocolates at one of the town’s specialty providores. Visit the calm waters of Port Campbell Bay. Surrounded by national park, this beach is perfect for swimming or casting a line at the jetty.

Take in pretty coastal views from a walking trail that leads up from the bay. The Discovery Walk begins at the steps that trail from the bay to the cliff top. Here, you can see views of the bay, over the town and along the coastline.

Don’t miss a trip to the stunning coastal rock formations around the Twelve Apostles, just a few minutes’ drive away. These off-shore limestone formations offer a magnificent scene and are a great spot for testing your photography skills. Check out the famous rock stacks from a different angle with boat and helicopter tours. Other landmarks in the Shipwreck Coast area include the Arch, the Loch Ard Gorge, the towering 70-metre (229.6-foot) cliffs of Gibson’s Steps or the tranquil vista of the Bay of Islands.

The region’s magnificent rock landscapes also make for exciting dive locations. Join a diving tour and check out canyons and gorges on the sea floor.

A wander through the trails in the Port Campbell National Park will take you past grassy heathlands, where you might see rare orchids as well as stunning birdlife, including honeyeaters and stunning fairy wrens.

If travelling on the Great Ocean Road, Port Campbell is 187 kilometres (116 miles) west of Torquay, which marks the beginning of the Great Ocean Road. The town is a wonderful summer seaside destination, however, its rugged ocean views and winter whale-spotting opportunities make it an exciting destination in the cooler months, too.

Southern Ocean Motor Inn

Southern Ocean Motor Inn

3 out of 5
2 Lord Street, Port Campbell, VIC
The price is ₹8,225 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹8,225
₹9,170 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach motel in Port Campbell. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"Very happy with the property- located next to the beach, walking distance to shops/eateries, clean and room well equipped. The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is the toilet ventilation fan is too strong, making the toilet freezing cold. Otherwise, excellent place to stay in Port Campbell."

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

Southern Ocean Motor Inn
Loch Ard Motor Inn

Loch Ard Motor Inn

3.5 out of 5
18 Lord Street, Port Campbell, VIC
The price is ₹5,924 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
₹5,924
₹7,080 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Port Campbell. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (926 reviews)
"All good"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Loch Ard Motor Inn
Port Campbell Parkview Motel & Apartments

Port Campbell Parkview Motel & Apartments

3 out of 5
4 Desaily Street, Port Campbell, VIC
Stay at this 3-star motel in Port Campbell. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (632 reviews)
"Great location and friendly staff"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Port Campbell Parkview Motel & Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Loch Ard Motor Inn

Loch Ard Motor Inn

3.5 out of 5
18 Lord Street, Port Campbell, VIC
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Port Campbell. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (926 reviews)
"All good"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Loch Ard Motor Inn
NRMA Port Campbell Holiday Park

NRMA Port Campbell Holiday Park

3.5 out of 5
30 Morris Street, Port Campbell, VIC
Stay at this 3.5-star beach campsite in Port Campbell. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions The Twelve Apostles and Port Campbell ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (473 reviews)
"Pleasant. Easy to find. Good parking."

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2025

NRMA Port Campbell Holiday Park
Daysy Hill Country Cottages

Daysy Hill Country Cottages

3.5 out of 5
2585 Cobden Port Campbell Road, Port Campbell, VIC
Stay at this 3.5-star cottage in Port Campbell. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions The Twelve Apostles and Port Campbell Foreshores ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (397 reviews)
"Located at only mins from Port Campbell which is convenient for us on the great ocean road. The suite is very old although clean and adequate amenities."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Daysy Hill Country Cottages
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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