When driving the Great Ocean Road, this is a must-stop! I would have loved to see this back when…read moreboth arches were there, but it's still a sight to see! Parking is readily available and the walk is super short, so this one's for everyone! It's fantastic that Australia offers these terrific viewing points for all of it's treasures! ****FOUR STARS****

London Bridge is another one of those iconic viewpoints on the Great Ocean Road. It's amazing how…read moreyou could've walked out onto the edge of the rock at one time, but as the waves corroded the rocks, the arch collapsed, leaving behind the single arch that now stands. Another great viewpoint, another place to marvel at the amazing rock formations and the the blue picturesque ocean. I think this was a quick stop, take a photo and go type place - easily done in 5 minutes! Easy walk from the parking lot as well!

My partner and I went on our first Helicopter Tour yesterday, 31/12/2022, @ the 12 Apostles…read moreHelicopter Tours. We paid $165 each ($330 total) for an amazing experience. Our tour lasted 16 minutes. (There are 2 other longer tours at a further cost.) For the cost, we thought that what we paid was a very reasonable price. We got to see the remaining 7 (out of 12) Apostles from a completely different view! Plus we saw the 'London Bridge' and the township of Port Campbell whilsr on the tour. The staff are very professional. They are extremely helpful and ultra nice! All staff are trained pilots - even ground staff. This means that pilots are given rotating jobs, so that they aren't continually flying and lose concentration! Staff kit you up with all the safety gear necessary, help you in and out of the helicopter, and strap you in securely. Wow! What an experience - what a rush! (We can now tick 'Helicopter Flight' off our Bucket List! If the chance arose to do another Helicopter Flight we would both do it!) For more information about the flights, like costs and the length of tours. https://www.12apostleshelicopters.com.au/

The 12 Apostles is the iconic image for Great Ocean Road - when you mention Great Ocean Road,…read moreeveryone knows about the 12 Apostles so it was one of those MUST DOs when you drive the Great Ocean Road. The drive itself is super nice - you get that turquoise water and the ocean at every turn. Some of the roads are windy and some are just flat straight aways - nothing like the Road to Hanna in Maui where you get those tiny tiny curvy roads on the cliffside. Great Ocean Road is paved pretty well, you get lots of space and everything is clearly marked telling you when to expect passing lanes or as the Australians call it "overtaking lanes" =). You reach each lookout point and there is ample parking spots, though it may still be packed on busy days, for each viewpoint. The 12 Apostles has a parking lot and a welcome center with snacks/coffee and toilets! I found that all the lookout points are maintained very well, with paved/wooden walkways leading to the railed area for the sights! The 12 Apostles was glorious, with the iconic rock formations - lots of it is degrading due to the crashing ocean, but the rock formation/layers are neat to look at, as is the blue waters and fresh air. My friend wanted to compare photos because she was here years prior and its fun to see the changes in the natural scenery over time! A must stop viewpoint while on the Great Ocean Road!

The Great Ocean Road is a 240-kilometre (150 mi) Australian National Heritage-listed coastal drive…read morebetween Torquay and Allansford in Victoria. Built by returning WWI soldiers (1919-1932) as a war memorial, it is the world's largest war memorial. Infamously also known as the Shipwreck Coast, there is a 130 km stretch of Victoria coastline, traversed by the Great Ocean Road, that has been the final resting place of around 700 ships! Famous explorer Matthew Flinders described the coastline eloquently "I have seldom seen a more fearful section of coastline". Our group went out for the day for a most pleasant and scenic drive along the Great Ocean Road. We say the 12 Apostles (separate review), lush rainforest, surfing spots, a few towns along the way, kangaroos on the golf course, Koalas in the trees, and stunning views at almost every turn. We had a great tour guide and with a fun taste in Australian music that we enjoyed along the way.

Breathtaking views!! If you ever get a chance to travel to Australia this must be on your bucket…read morelist. From the 12 Apostles, the Gorge, Gibson Steps, the London Bridge, the Grotto, the Arch and Gourd, the Wreck, the Bay of Martyrs and more (in the order of my most favorites). 12 Apostles: Utterly breathtaking! One of Australia's great natural wonders (at least in my eyes) awaits your presence. From afar you can see a few apostles basking in the ocean waters with powerful waves crashing against its bottom. Walk your way to the lookout to see 2 more friendly apostles to your left. Whether in the overcast or the sunshine the 12 apostles stand firm along the limestone coastal haven. Did you know that the limestone coastline is eroded by 2cm each year?!?! (My top favorite). The Gorge: Like the 12 Apostles, these massive structured rocks stand proudly as the ocean waves dance around them. A site that will keep your eyes attached for a while. The Razorback used to stand out further but with every wave every 14 seconds it will eventually erode as well. :( (2nd favorite) Gibson Steps: With this view you'll be able to walk along the sandy coast and enjoy the coupled ocean rocks glaring in the sunshine. You'll see an opening at the top of one rock while the other is the smaller of the two sitting near it. This is a lively place to make sandcastles, have a picnic and intake the rays. (3rd favorite) The London Bridge: Just like the fable song, in 1990 the bridge piece fell down when 2 fellow scenic viewers walked along this bridge. They later had to be rescued by the helly (aka helicopter) to get back to safe grounds. Cannot walk on this bridge but can see it from afar and yet it's still stunningly beautiful. (4th favorite) The Grotto: Viewing through the Grotto you'll see the pure blue ocean waters and waves like a grand painting hung in a gallery. It's an introductory to what the ocean and mother nature offers to each owns eyes. (5th favorite) I'd say the Great Ocean Road was by far one of the best experiences to have done. You can compare it to the Pacific Coast Highway but 10 times better because of the varied sights to see. Make this part of your trip. It's about 2-2.5 hours drive each way so start early or book a night within the area. Driving there: you can take the short route (not along the coast) to get to sites more quickly. And then you can take coastal drive later. Or you can do vice versa. However if you choose the first option you'll have to make each scenic stop to a minimum of 10-15 minutes to intake everything in order to get the coastal driving view. It's all up to how much time you want to spend especially for taking pictures. Have fun!

The Port Fairy Lighthouse was built in 1859 on what was then Rabbit Island, now known as Griffith…read moreIsland. Which is a conservation reserve for shearwater birds. If you're lucky and the stars align one of the local community groups will be hosting a lighthouse open day. For a small donation you can walk up the teeny tiny stairs. The lighthouse is still operational but now operates with solar power. It's a lovely walk along the set paths on Griffith Island to the lighthouse. Note this is not a dog friendly area. Please don't sneak your dogs onto the island. Not only will you annoy the nesting birds but there is also bait to catch cats/foxes.

Out of all the lighthouses I visited in 2019, Split Point Lighthouse was in the top 10. It's super…read moreaccessible, presuming you got there by car or bus or are a local. If neither condition applies, I suppose it wouldn't be accessible at all. And getting up the lighthouse would, of course, be anything but ADA accessible. But, what I mean is that it's easy to get to the lighthouse from the parking lot and there are plenty of lovely paths and shops nearby. The lighthouse and point are a great place to stop when passing through the area.

Stunning views and picturesque lighthouse like the ones you see in postcards. A few trails from…read morethe lighthouse take you down to viewpoints for breathtaking views. Not sure if you can go up the lighthouse but it wasn't open on the day we visited.

Great little affordable, clean, and nicely set up room in Port Campbell that is worth the extra…read morecouple of blocks. We had the end unit which was nice and a cute little patio and the off season prices and customer service could not be beat! 4 instead of 5 stars because the jets on the big beautiful tub we were told right off the bat was broken, so we weren't able to enjoy that :( Nice to have free DVDs to borrow from the front desk as well as we got quite a rainy/windy day while we were there!! Also appreciate being able to leave our stuff at the reception desk since our bus came 5 hours after the required checkout time. Great little place we'd recommend for visitors to Port Campbell!

From the owner: The Deluxe Family room has a single queen size bed plus two singles.read more