Port Campbell Accommodation

Port Campbell has one of the safest and most spectacular harbours along the Great Ocean Road. A refuge for boats when seas are rough and a great place for a swim in an area where safe swimming spots are few and far between. Port Campbell used to be a sleepy, little fishing village but now has an almost cosmopolitan feel – very colourful and very lively, with a parade of various shops along the main street. Art galleries and a host of different and vibrant shops along with cafes and restaurants are always busy, a testament to the quality of their goods. However, it is not shopping that lures tourists to this small, fishing village. It’s the scenery! Port Campbell is a great spot to base yourself to check out the amazing coastline – given the name of the shipwreck coast. Many unfortunate ships have come to grief along this treacherous coastline. The most well known of these was the Loch Ard and when you visit this area Loch Ard Gorge is one of the MUST SEES! In addition to the stunning location you will learn of the unfortunate circumstances of this ship and the heroism of one of its survivors. A riveting tale! Every visitor to Port Campbell will have one major attraction that they simply must see – the 12 Apostles. These limestone stacks have been attracting tourists to this region for decades and their appeal doesn’t seem to be diminishing. The viewing area for the 12 Apostles now has a good boardwalked area which can accommodate lots of people. The best time to visit is either sunset or sunrise. Keep your eyes open for penguins returning home at dusk after a hard day’s fishing. The 12 Apostles really is only the start of your journey when it comes to checking out this coast’s amazing coastal formations. There are more things to see than you realise! Give yourself at least a few days here to soak in the beauty of the place and enjoy some quality Port Campbell accommodation.