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Loch Ard Gorge
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Loch Ard Gorge

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Loch Ard Gorge, also known as the Loch Ard Gorge, is located within Port Campbell National Park along Australia's Great Ocean Road. Adjacent to the Twelve Apostles, it is a stop on the Shipwreck Coast with a particularly poignant story. The gorge is named after a shipwreck in 1878: that year, a British immigrant ship named the "Loch Ard" struck a reef near the shore while en route to Melbourne. More than 50 people on board perished, and only two teenagers—ship apprentice Tom Pearce and Irish immigrant Eva Carmichael—survived, escaping to safety by using the waters within this gorge. Today, a small cemetery for the victims remains on the cliff top, burying the few victims who were recovered, while most remain forever in the depths of the sea. This cliff area is connected by several walking trails: along the geological trail, you can walk to the blade-like Razorback rock formation, and you can also see the former Island Arch sea arch—after it collapsed in 2009, only two independent rock pillars remained, which are now officially named Tom and Eva, fittingly echoing the two survivors from that year. Continuing forward, the roaring waves of Thunder Cave and the Blowhole, where seawater surges up from the cave when the waves are high, are also worth a stop. You can reach the beach at the bottom of the gorge by following the stairs; even if you don't go down to the beach, standing on the viewing platform to overlook the crescent-shaped beach at the bottom of the valley, the ochre cliffs on both sides, and the crashing waves of the Southern Ocean, the view is equally expansive and spectacular.Port Campbell · 26.7km from Lavers Hill
Apollo Bay

Apollo Bay

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Apollo Bay is located in the middle section of the Great Ocean Road, backed by the green hills of the Otway Ranges and facing a crescent-shaped golden bay. To the east, the coastal cliff road winds toward Lorne, while to the west, it leads to the Twelve Apostles and other prime views along the Great Ocean Road, making it a common stopover for self-drive trips. The town developed from a fishing village and remains a port for fishing boats on the Great Ocean Road. Seafood like rock lobster, abalone, and other catches can be served on the table shortly after being brought ashore, making the seafood bistros and fish and chips shops by the pier the town's signature. The main beach in front of the town has fine sand and a gentle slope, making it suitable for swimming and surfing. A short walk up the gentle slope to the north leads to Marriner's Lookout, where you can take in the entire bay and the town's rooftops. Every year, southern right whales migrate along this coast, and you have a chance to see their water spouts while standing on the shore or at a high vantage point. Not far south of the town, the Marengo Reefs Marine Sanctuary is very close to the shore. At low tide, tide pools are exposed among the reefs, where small creatures like starfish and crabs are clearly visible. Groups of Australian fur seals can often be seen sunbathing on the near-shore rocks year-round, and you can also take a kayak out for close-up snorkeling. Behind the town, in the Great Otway National Park, you'll find the Maits Rest Rainforest Walk, which is built over a gully of tree ferns, where you can often spot wild koalas in the eucalyptus forest. The Great Ocean Walk, which spans over 100 km, also starts here and leads all the way to the Twelve Apostles, allowing hiking enthusiasts to experience a section of the coastline nearby.Apollo Bay · 26.8km from Lavers Hill

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I•Y11 March 2025
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The tour to Great Ocean Road was taken by the guide named Vance who is frequent with both English and Chinese. Since I only speak English and Japanese, it was helpful that guide can speak English too.The tour was operated quite strictly about time, so the tour went so smoothly than I expected.In the tour, you don’t need to worry about the problem of language because the guide always left the paper which show what time you should come back to bus.The guide Vance is kind and funny, and I really enjoyed his guide and recommendation.And I really enjoyed the beautiful view and it was stunning!!!!

Great Ocean Road

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_GG***2924 October 2019
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beatiful place to visit. the road trip was so nice along the ocean side. 12 apostles were also picturesque. love it!!

GREAT OCEAN ROAD WILDLIFE PARK

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JaymeLee28 January 2025
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Amazing viewing point! make sure you check out the beach and also the viewing deck. facilities are well taken care of and large parking lot

Twelve Apostles

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彤記TUNGKee22 February 2023
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When traveling the Great Ocean Road by car, you must come to Port Campbell~ It takes about four hours to drive from Melbourne city center If you play along the road, you can come here I kept seeing many traces left over from history. Every limestone is special What an eye-opener Another question is This town has a lot of delicious food A restaurant that is very popular among locals is the pizza restaurant Super fragrant and special One of the flavors is my first time eating it. It’s pumpkin-based pizza. Everyone can try it wherever you go. Give you an unexpected surprise #melbourne

Port Campbell National Park (Parks Victoria)

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sarge1228 April 2020
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It feels very comfortable to walk in the tall trees. Some plants in the park are historical and rare. You can get a task sheet at the entrance. Children go to the angel hut in the woods to find letters to spell words, and then return to the visitor center to receive small prizes.

Otway Fly Treetop Adventures

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蕙质兰心蕙质兰心13 September 2022
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Walking along the trail, you will arrive at the space under the Suzhou River Middle Ring Bridge, where you will feel like you are in a colorful "animal world". Rock Park is the first choice for young people who love sports and fitness. It provides spacious and comfortable sports venues for those who love basketball, football, skateboarding, frisbee and other sports, adding a touch of vitality to the Suzhou River.

Loch Ard Gorge

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Dr BP8 May 2023
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A quaint, sleepy little town about mid-way along the Great Ocean Road. Stunning beach with absolutely awesome sunrises. Gets very busy with tourists from Melbourne (and elsewhere) in Summer, but in the quieter months you'll practically have the place to yourself

Apollo Bay

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粉红色的猴1 January 2020
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Enjoy the rainforest scenery and watch Australia's rare animals in the Otway National Park. There are many forest hiking routes in the national park for tourists. Tourists who like to get close to nature can also stay here for a while and experience the zero contact with nature.

Great Otway National Park

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M26***5125 March 2025
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A highly recommended tourist route. The guide's patient and detailed explanation and the beautiful scenery along the way make people linger.

Great Ocean Walk

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Lavender and Sun25 April 2022
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It's a short drive from Otway to Gibson Steps, the first spot where you can see the Twelve Apostles, and you can go directly down to the beach to take pictures, so it's a must-see. It's very refreshing to be close to the sea, but the wind is very strong here, and the waves are also very big, so you need to wear more clothes. The only drawback is that the waves are too big, so the mist in the air is too thick.

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