The 12 Apostles Coast & Hinterland, Port Campbell National Park, Great Ocean Road Victoria Australia Natural RejuvenationThe Twelve Apostles Coast & Hinterland

I am the percussive thud of sea on stone that fills the gorge with mist ...a wild reminder you're alive!

Cycling 12 Apostles Coast and Hinterland Great Ocean Road Victoria Australia

The terrain and natural features of the 12 Apostles Coast and hinterland offer plenty of opportunities for active recreation. With lakes and estuaries for paddling, trails and quiet country roads for cycling and running you may want to plan ahead to pack your gear.

The Southern Ocean offers it's own opportunities but all visitors should be wary that ocean is unpredictable and at times wild and tempestuous. Activities in the ocean require careful planning, knowledge of conditions and an appropriate level of skill and equipment to cope with unforeseen circumstances.

Lucky there are plenty of land based, river and lake options for when things get rough and of course some of the best lookouts to watch the drama in the ocean unfold.

Cycling

Traffic on the western part of the Great Ocean Road is generally quiet in the mornings offering cyclists the opportunity for amazing coastal rides and surf and turf loops on quiet rural roads.
Click here for Relive videos of our favourite rides and if you are on Strava come claim our KOM's

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Trail Running

Nose to the wind and hit the trail, invigorating runs and jaw dropping scenery from a brisk morning head clear to an 106km off road epic, we've got you covered!
Check out these Relive videos of our favourite routes and bring a friend because trails this good just need to be shared!

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Paddling - Kayak and Canoe

Inland lakes and estuaries provided sheltered opportunities in spectacular settings. You will need to bring your own equipment and careful planning is advised to ensure safe and enjoyable experiences. Click here for information on ocean, lake and estuary opportunities.

Great Ocean Walk

Victoria's premier coastal walking trail extends 106km from Apollo Bay West to the 12 Apostles just 12km from Port Campbell. Whether it is a short section or a multi day adventure you crave. Click here for more information and pick up maps and advice from the Port Campbell Visitor Information Centre before you go.

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Surfing

Surfing and surf culture are part of the very fabric of our coastal communities. Beach and reef breaks between Princetown and Peterborough offer waves that seriously challenge the most experienced surfer. Our general advice is to leave your boards strapped to the roof of your car and keep your wetsuits dry. Look for surfers jumping off the jetty in Port Campbell and the contented smile of local big wave chargers when the conditions are right.

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Scuba & Snorkelling

Located in the Southern Ocean, waters west of Cape Otway can be rugged. Indeed, it is these conditions that have helped shape the natural rock formations that exist above and below the water. Conditions can change rapidly, even within seemingly sheltered bays.

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Swimming

Port Campbell’s sheltered bay is patrolled on weekends and Public Holidays from Mid November till Easter Monday. Sound observation and risk assessment is necessary when considering swimming options. Swimming is not recommended at any of the open ocean beaches.

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Camperdown to Timboon Rail Trail

The completed 34km Camperdown to Timboon trail is a wonderful family adventure, dotted with statuesque trestle bridges and spellbinding scenery.

Water Skiing

Spring fed lakes like Lake Bullen Merri offer good opportunity for water skiers whose fields of play have been limited elsewhere by drought.

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Ballarat Skipton Rail Trail

Enjoy this wonderful 53km trail in parts or plan a wonderful weekend meandering through historic goldfields sites, traversing a majestic trestle bridge and taking in the wonderful rolling hills and pockets of forest between Ballarat and Skipton.

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Outdoor Activities

Let the wind play with your hair and the sand tickle your toes. Take a walk, slow down fill your lungs with fresh air and slip into the relaxed easy sway of life in the 12 Apostles Coast and Hinterland. Pack the clubs or borrow some, try your luck and catch a fish or read a book in a stunning location the choice is yours.

Here are some businesses that can help you on your way

Crater to Coast Bicycle Hire, Ride with Us, Family Fun, Volcanic Lakes and Plains, 12 Apostles Coast and Hinterland, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

Crater to Coast Bicycle Hire

We hire mountain bikes for whole family , including your pets to ride the Timboon to Camperdown Railtrail.

AllTrails Cycling & Walking Tours

A little luxury, a lot of fun!

See why CYCLING and WALKING with AllTrails is the best STEP you’ll take…

Bay of Islands Coastal Park

This coastal park has outstanding ocean views and geological features. Sheer cliffs and rock stacks dominate the bays, and heathlands display colourful spring wildflowers. Beaches are accessible at some points.

Alderwood Speakers

Alderwood Speakers handcraft some of the most unique speakers in the world, right here in the South-West of Victoria.

Colac Botanical Gardens

Colac Botanic Gardens are a fine example of a nineteenth century provincial botanic garden, typical of such gardens created in colonial Victoria.

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Lake Purrumbete

Lake Purrumbete is an attractive volcanic lake that fishes well for trout and chinook salmon. With an average depth of 45m and a maximum depth of 60m it offers good angling opportunities from bank and boat.

Active Adventure Blog

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22/05/2018 ACTIVE ADVENTURE

HOLIDAY RUNNING!

There is a feeling of escape and discovery that only a holiday run can deliver on. Exploring a new destination on foot is one of my favorite things to do. There is something about new places that makes us lace up our runners that little bit tighter. Unfamiliar terrain and new sensory input triggers a primal physiological response that heightens the senses and dials the fun meter up to 10.

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06/06/2018 ACTIVE ADVENTURE

GREAT OCEAN RIDES

Tips, recommendations and inspirations to plan for a perfect cycling holiday around 12 Apostles, Port Campbell National Park and western end of the Great Ocean Road

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21/09/2018 FAMILY HOLIDAYS

LET THE KIDS RUN WILD

Tips for a wonderful family friendly vacation along Victoria's Great Ocean Road. Get in touch with your wild side next weekend!