Port Campbell

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Situated on Campbell's Creek, Port Campbell is a sleepy fishing village nestled amongst some of the most spectacular coastline scenery

With a population 200, Port Campbell is located 283km south west of Melbourne and is nestled amongst some of the Victoria’s most spectacular coastline scenery, including Port Campbell National Park and the Twelve Apostles.

Named after Captain Campbell - a Scotsman in charge of Port Fairy's whaling station - the town began as a small fishing port with surrounding pastoral runs.

Shell middens along the coast have provided evidence of ancient presence, diverse diet and lifestyle of the Kirrae–Wurong people. Sealers and whalers were the first European visitors to these shores.

Unlock the many secrets of the shipwrecks by visiting the shipwreck trail. The coastline is famous for many wrecks due to the ferocious conditions.

Incorporating the Twelve Apostles, London Bridge, the Blowhole and Loch Ard Gorge, the sculptured coastline has its origins 10-20 million years ago when billions of tiny skeletal fragments accumulated beneath the sea gradually creating limestone formations. The sea then retreated, leaving the soft limestone exposed to violent seas and strong winds - carving many remarkable features.

Special Features

Port Campbell National Park - famous for the Twelve Apostles and historic shipwrecks
The Arches Marine Sanctuary - some of Victoria’s most spectacular limestone formations
Twelve Apostles Marine National Park - includes some of Victoria’s most spectacular underwater scenery
Twelve Apostles
Glenample Homestead
Gibson's steps
Loch Ard Gorge
London Bridge
The Blowhole