Port Campbell
Great Ocean Road, Australia
12 km west of the Twelve Apostles, offering dozens of accommodation options from luxurious beach houses to a backpackers hostel, motels and campgrounds.
Places in Port Campbell
- Port Campbell cafes and restaurants Cafes, restaurants, refreshments and shops available near the Twelve Apostles.
- Port Campbell Visitor Centre area bars Refreshment options near the Twelve Apostles Visitor Centre.
Practical notes for Great Ocean Road
- Best time to visit
- March to May and September to November, avoiding peak summer crowds while still enjoying mild coastal weather for the drive.
- Getting around
- The route runs from Torquay to Port Fairy via Lorne, Apollo Bay, and Port Campbell; the Twelve Apostles sit 275 km (about 4 hours) from Melbourne, with Port Campbell and Apollo Bay serving as the main overnight bases since no lodging exists at the Apostles site itself.
- Currency
- Australian Dollar (A$)
- Language
- English. Aboriginal languages are spoken in some communities.
- Timezone
- AEST (UTC+10, UTC+11 in summer)
- Current trends
- The Great Ocean Road's three-day self-drive format from Torquay to Port Fairy continues to anchor Victoria's road-trip tourism, with the Twelve Apostles' sunset viewing and helicopter flights remaining the signature experience, while towns like Apollo Bay and Lorne see growing demand for award-winning restaurants and boutique stays as travelers extend their time along the coast rather than day-tripping from Melbourne.
Other neighborhoods in Great Ocean Road
- Apollo Bay — At the foothills of the Otways, a popular base for exploring the region, the 12 Apostles, or the Great Ocean Walk.
- Lorne and Anglesea — Cute towns along the route with award-winning restaurants and cosy coastal cafes.
Read the full Great Ocean Road guide