Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Gibsons Steps
These 86 steps hacked by hand into the cliffs by 19th-century landowner Hugh Gibson
(and more recently replaced by concrete steps), lead down to wild Gibson Beach. You can
walk along the beach, but be careful not to be stranded by high tides.
BEACH, VIEWPOINT
Loch Ard Gorge
Close to the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge is where the Shipwreck Coast's most fam-
ous and haunting tale unfolded when two young survivors of the wrecked iron clipper
Loch Ard
made it to shore. There are several walks in the area taking you down to the
cave where they took shelter, plus a cemetery and rugged beach.
HISTORIC SITE
London Bridge
Just outside Port Campbell en route to Peterborough, London Bridge indeed has fallen
down. It was once a double-arched rock platform linked to the mainland, yet it remains a
spectacular sight nevertheless. In January 1990, the bridge collapsed leaving two terrified
tourists marooned on the world's newest island - they were eventually rescued by heli-
copter.
This is a great spot for seeing little penguins - if you hang around after sunset.
Just before London Bridge, the intact
Arch
formation is worth a stop, with the Twelve
Apostles providing a memorable backdrop.
VIEWPOINT
The Grotto
A short drive on from London Bridge, another recommended stop is the Grotto, with steep
stairs leading down to its hollowed out cave-like formation where waves crash through.
VIEWPOINT
VIEWPOINT
Bay of Islands Coastal Park
Past Peterborough (12km west of Port Campbell), the lesser-visited
Bay of Martyrs
and
Bay of
Islands
both have spectacular lookout points of rock stacks and sweeping views comparable
to the Twelve Apostles. Both have fantastic coastal walks, and there's a great beach at
Crofts Bay
.
The Great Ocean Road officially ends just beyond here onwards to Warrnambool,
where it meets the Princess Hwy (A1).
SCENIC FLIGHTS
12 Apostles Helicopters
