Best trails in Port Campbell National Park
Want to find the best trails in Port Campbell National Park for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 17 great trails for walking and hiking and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
Ready for your next hike or bike ride? Explore one of 10 easy hiking trails in Port Campbell National Park that are great for the whole family. Looking for a more strenuous hike? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 6 to 1,571 feet in elevation gain. Whatever you have planned for the day, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip to Port Campbell National Park.
Top trails
1
(139)
•Easy
•1.9 mi
•Est. 47m
This is a fantastic and extremely scenic route, with beautiful views of The Island Archway and The Razorback. This is a rugged coastline with fierce winds of the Southern Ocean. The track also takes you to Mutton Bird Island Lookout and Loch Ard Cemetery. This is a family-friendly walk with a relaxed gradient found along the way. Make sure to bring your warm layers, as it can be chilly even on warm days, and the wind chill can dampen your experience if you're unprepared.
2
(123)
•Moderate
•8.8 mi
•Est. 3h 33m
This is a scenic and leisurely half day walk that passes by some spectacular coastal scenery and shares some magnificent views over the water and cliffs. You'll start at the Twelve Apostles (which is certainly worth a short detour out to the viewing platforms) and then follow the Great Ocean Walk across coastal grassland and woodlands. Once you reach Princetown, return back the same way.
3
(107)
•Easy
•0.7 mi
•Est. 20m
The Twelve Apostles are an iconic tourism attraction of Victoria along the Great Ocean Road. The limestone stack Apostles were formed from extreme erosion by the Southern Ocean over time, where the cliffs have gradually collapsed and left the remaining pillars standing - where there are presently eight of the twelve Apostles left. They are most impressive to visit during dusk and dawn when the light being reflected illuminates and exposes the dramatic sedimentary colourings of the cliff...
4
(78)
•Moderate
•9.7 mi
•Est. 3h 51m
The Great Ocean Walk starts from the east in Apollo Bay, traverses west to the Twelve Apostles, and usually takes six to eight days to complete. Often, smaller one-day or half-day sections can be taken to experience sections of the walk. This bucket-list long-distance trail takes walkers beneath tall forests, through coastal heath and lush green pastures, on top of coastal cliff tops, and across sandy beaches pounded by the waves of the Southern Ocean.
You are now nearing the end of your...
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(66)
•Easy
•0.5 mi
•Est. 12m
This is a short but incredibly scenic walk located near Peterborough, on the south coast of Victoria. The trail begins off the Great Ocean Road from the Grotto Track Parking Area.
One of the most interesting trails on a coast that is world-famous for them! It features a formation that is part-blowhole, part-archway and part-cave. It is a very easy walk from the car park to the viewing platform, and well worth stopping to see it.
6
(32)
•Hard
•12.0 mi
•Est. 5h 14m
This is a serene section of the Great Ocean Walk along the south coast of Victoria. As a point-to-point walk this can be done in either direction, but most will find ending at the Twelve Apostles makes for a great reward at the end.
Beginning from the Gables Lookout the walk then follows beaches and coastal cliffs along some of Australia's most majestic coastline. Highlights include: Shipwreck Beach, Princetown, Clifton Beach, Gibson Beach, and of course, the Twelve Apostles.
The trail...
7
(45)
•Easy
•0.4 mi
•Est. 7m
This is a pleasant walk for kids and families with beautiful views of London Bridge in Port Campbell National Park, Victoria.
The route is short and sweet, starting from the carpark on London Bridge Road. It visits four lookout points with stunning views of the famous London Bridge, now sometimes referred to as London Arch since part of the limestone rock formation collapsed in 1990.
The path is paved and well-maintained with a mix of bitumen and wooden walkways. The viewing platforms are...
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(16)
•Easy
•0.5 mi
•Est. 9m
This walk leads to the Loch Ard Wreck Lookout and the Loch Ard Gorge Lookout. The gorge was named in honour of the ship Loch Ard, which was wrecked on June 1, 1878, at the end of its three-month voyage from England to Melbourne.
Out of 54 passengers and crew, only two survived: Thomas Pearce, one of the ship's apprentices, and Eva Carmichael, an Irishwoman who was emigrating with her family. Pearce and Carmichael were both 19 years old.
Stairs provide access to the beach, and a pathway has...
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Trail reviews for Port Campbell National Park
Have done multiple times. A must do walk in Port Campbell. Fantastic views. Lots of stairs and steep incline if going from Great Ocean Road track up to lookout first.
Nice walk in Port Campbell NP on well defined gravel or paved surfaces to Loch Ard Gorge and area. Beautiful scenery and history. At time of walking steps down into gorge were closed as the blowhole, Thunder Cave, Sherbrooke River and Broken Head trails due to construction in the vicinity
Parking: Free, Medium lot
Loch Ard Gorge Lookout and The Razorback
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike in Port Campbell National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Port Campbell National Park is Loch Ard Gorge Lookout and The Razorback, which has a 4.6 star rating from 139 reviews. This trail is 1.9 mi long with an elevation gain of 216 ft.
What is the longest trail in Port Campbell National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Port Campbell National Park is Gables Lookout to Twelve Apostles via Great Ocean Walk. This trail is estimated to be 12.0 mi long.
How many trails are in Port Campbell National Park?
There are 17 trails in Port Campbell National Park. These trails have an average 4.4-star rating from 870 AllTrails community reviews.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Port Campbell National Park?
If you're looking for elevation gain, Port Campbell National Park has you covered. Gables Lookout to Twelve Apostles via Great Ocean Walk boasts the most elevation gain with 1,571 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Twelve Apostles to Princetown via Great Ocean Walk, which will get you 1,000 ft of elevation gain.
Are there camping trails available in Port Campbell National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 4 camping trails in Port Campbell National Park and the most popular is Twelve Apostles to Princetown via Great Ocean Walk with an average 4.4 star rating from 123 community reviews.
Are there running trails available in Port Campbell National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 7 running trails in Port Campbell National Park and the most popular is Loch Ard Gorge Lookout and The Razorback with an average 4.6 star rating from 139 community reviews.
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Points of interest
- Gibson Beach
- Gibson Steps
- Loch Ard Wreck lookout
- Walk Victoria's Icons Lookout
- Mutton Bird Island Lookout
- Scenic Lookout
- Pearce Cave
- The Twelve Apostles
- Island Archway Lookout
- Loch Ard Gorge
- Grotto
- The Grotto
- Sherbrooke Estuary
- Loch Ard Cemetery
- Carmicheal Cave
- The Arche Lookout
- Sherbrooke River
- Broken Head
- Loch Ard Gorge Lookout
- The Spit