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Great Ocean Road
The Great Ocean Road is one of Australia's most famous coastal drives, located in Victoria and stretching approximately 243 kilometers. It features numerous breathtaking natural attractions, the most famous being the Twelve Apostles, a collection of limestone stacks rising majestically from the Southern Ocean. The Great Ocean Road is not only a scenic drive but also an excellent way to experience the natural beauty of Australia's southern coastline.Lavers Hill · 25.6km from Apollo Bay
Great Ocean Walk
The Great Ocean Road is a hiking trail located in Victoria, Australia, known for its stunning coastline and diverse natural landscapes. As one of the world's most famous coastal walks, it offers opportunities to explore natural wonders and experience outdoor adventures. The trail is approximately 104 kilometers long and passes through rugged cliffs, hidden beaches and lush rainforests. Walkers can enjoy the iconic Twelve Apostles, these limestone columns eroded by waves stand on the coast, forming a breathtaking natural landscape. In addition, the trail also passes through landmarks such as Loch Ard Gorge and London Bridge, providing abundant photography opportunities. The Great Ocean Road Trail is not only suitable for experienced hikers, but also offers a variety of options for casual tourists. The trail is designed in sections, and visitors can choose different routes according to their physical strength and time. There are camping sites and viewing platforms along the way, allowing visitors to fully rest and enjoy the beautiful scenery while enjoying the fun of hiking.Apollo Bay · 225m from downtown
Kennett River
Kennett River is a small coastal area, and its main attraction isKennett River Koala Walk, a walking trail where you can see koalas and other wildlife. Visitors can admire these cute arboreal animals during their walk, while also observing the wild ecosystem composed of local birds and small animals.Kennett River · 418m from downtown
Great Otway National Park
Great Otway National Park is a national park located in the Victoria region, 162 kilometers southwest of downtown Melbourne. There are rich landforms and plant species here, and it is also an important bird sanctuary. Friends who love photography can come here to capture wonderful moments. The park has a zigzag coastline, sandy beaches, rocky platforms and windswept heather fields. To the north of the park are tall forests, fern-rich ravines, majestic waterfalls and tranquil lakes.Cape Otway · 11.7km from Apollo Bay
Marriner's Lookout
The Sailors Lookout Tower is located in Apollo Bay, where the scenery is beautiful and the air is fresh. From the tower, you can overlook the beauty of the town and the beautiful coastline.Apollo Bay · 2.3km from downtown
The Redwoods Otways
Beech Forest · 4.1km from downtown
Twelve Apostles
Twelve Apostles stand in Australia inthe Great Ocean Road-adjacent Port Campbell National Park (Parks Victoria), and are the product of the Southern Ocean's waves and strong winds eroding limestone cliffs over tens of millions of years. Seawater carved caves into the cliff face, the caves widened into arches, and when the arches collapsed, they formed isolated stacks that broke away from the coast, some reaching approx. 45 m in height. These stacks were named Twelve Apostles in the 1950s—although only nine remained at the time. The name comes from Jesus' twelve apostles in the Bible, but there were never actually twelve stacks. The waves erode the limestone at approx. 2 cm per year. Stacks collapsed under wave erosion in 2005 and 2009, and this geological process is ongoing. Wooden boardwalk viewing platforms run along the cliff, allowing visitors to walk out and overlook the stacks and the vast expanse of the Southern Ocean. At sunset, the setting sun turns the stacks golden, making it one of the classic scenes along theGreat Ocean Road.Princetown · 50.2km from Apollo Bay
Port Campbell National Park (Parks Victoria)
Port Campbell National Park (Parks Victoria) is at the heart of the Shipwreck Coast. The park is named after Captain Alexander Campbell, who was active in this area in the 19th century. Steep limestone cliffs stretch along the coastline, where waves and wind have continuously eroded the soft rock layers for millions of years, leaving behind dense and spectacular coastal landforms such as sea stacks, arches, gorges, and sea caves. Twelve Apostles is the park's iconic landmark—a group of limestone stacks rising from the sea, displaying layered colors of golden yellow and gray-white under the sunrise and sunset. Not far away, Loch Ard Gorge is named after the 1878 shipwreck of the "Loch Ard," with towering gorge walls enclosing a hidden beach. To the west,London Archwas originally a double-arched stone bridge connected to the land, but later became an arch standing independently in the sea after the inner arch collapsed. Gibson Steps allow you to descend from the top of the cliff to the beach to admire the scale of the rock stacks from up close. The Grotto is a sea cave at the western end of the park; after the cave roof collapsed, it formed a natural skylight, with sunlight spilling into the water inside the cave.Princetown · 50.1km from Apollo Bay
Hopetoun Falls
Aire Valley · 13.2km from Apollo Bay
Penguin Parade
The penguin parade is located at Summerland Beach on the southwestern tip of Phillip Island, serving as the signature attraction of Phillip Island Nature Park. It occurs daily around sunset: groups of little blue penguins return ashore on the waves after a day of foraging at sea, first gathering in shallow waters and peering around before waddling across the beach along fixed routes to their dune burrows. Spectators can observe this natural "mini parade" up close from viewing stands and boardwalks, often with penguins passing just steps away. The island is home to tens of thousands of little blue penguins. With blue feathers on their backs and snow-white bellies, they stand just over 30 cm tall and weigh approx. one kg when fully grown. Their round bodies and waddling gait make them utterly endearing. They spend their days foraging at sea and return to their nests in groups after dusk, following nearly identical round-trip routes between the ocean and their burrows generation after generation. On-site, you can hear their overlapping calls. There are a few points to note when observing: The eyes of little penguins are highly sensitive to light, so cameras or video recorders are not allowed on site, and quiet waiting is necessary to avoid disturbing them; after sunset, the seaside becomes windy and chilly, so even in summer, it is recommended to bring warm outerwear and arrive early to wait for the penguins to come ashore. This spectacle occurs year-round, with the southern hemisphere's spring and summer seasons (approximately August to February each year) coinciding with the breeding season, when penguin shore arrivals and nest activity become more frequent, typically creating livelier scenes. △ The little penguins leave the island to forage at sea during the day and return to their coastal nests in groups to rest at night. △ These little penguins are the smallest in the world, not only tiny in size but also very timid. Please avoid using flash to prevent irritating their eyes. △ The Penguin Parade can be observed year-round, with warmer weather from September to January coinciding with the breeding season, when penguin activity becomes more frequent, making it an ideal time for viewing.Australia · Summerlands
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Great Ocean Road
Lavers Hill · 25.6km from Apollo BayGreat Ocean Walk
Apollo Bay · 225m from downtownKennett River
Kennett River · 418m from downtownGreat Otway National Park
Cape Otway · 11.7km from Apollo BayMarriner's Lookout
Apollo Bay · 2.3km from downtownThe Redwoods Otways
Beech Forest · 4.1km from downtownTwelve Apostles
Princetown · 50.2km from Apollo BayPort Campbell National Park (Parks Victoria)
Princetown · 50.1km from Apollo BayHopetoun Falls
Aire Valley · 13.2km from Apollo BayPenguin Parade
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What travellers say about Apollo Bay
I•Y11 March 2025
5.0
The tour to Great Ocean Road was taken by the guide named Vance who is frequent with both English and Chinese. Since I only speak English and Japanese, it was helpful that guide can speak English too.The tour was operated quite strictly about time, so the tour went so smoothly than I expected.In the tour, you don’t need to worry about the problem of language because the guide always left the paper which show what time you should come back to bus.The guide Vance is kind and funny, and I really enjoyed his guide and recommendation.And I really enjoyed the beautiful view and it was stunning!!!!
Great Ocean Road
M26***5125 March 2025
5.0
A highly recommended tourist route. The guide's patient and detailed explanation and the beautiful scenery along the way make people linger.
Great Ocean Walk
多多6 November 2020
4.0
Large parks, Melbourne's most important and prestigious sporting events are also concentrated in magnificent modern facilities. In particular, in addition to special music events including international music festivals, tennis fans can enjoy the legendary Rod Laver Arena, which is the venue for the Australian Open (Grand Slam).
Great Otway National Park
JaymeLee28 January 2025
4.0
Amazing viewing point! make sure you check out the beach and also the viewing deck. facilities are well taken care of and large parking lot
Twelve Apostles
彤記TUNGKee22 February 2023
5.0
When traveling the Great Ocean Road by car, you must come to Port Campbell~
It takes about four hours to drive from Melbourne city center
If you play along the road, you can come here
I kept seeing many traces left over from history.
Every limestone is special
What an eye-opener
Another question is
This town has a lot of delicious food
A restaurant that is very popular among locals is the pizza restaurant
Super fragrant and special
One of the flavors is my first time eating it.
It’s pumpkin-based pizza. Everyone can try it wherever you go.
Give you an unexpected surprise
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Port Campbell National Park (Parks Victoria)
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Loved watching a group of little penguins head home! It was so sweet seeing them waddle and shake their tails
Penguin Parade
