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Loch Ard Gorge is a stunning sandy beach enclosed by limestone cliffs and the site of a famous shipwreck. Explore the nearby Mutton Bird Island, Gibson Steps, London Bridge and more attractions along the Great Ocean Road.
Directions. Print/PDF map. Share. More. Length 1.9 miElevation gain 239 ftRoute type Out & back. Head out on this 1.9-mile out-and-back trail near Port Campbell, Victoria. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 48 min to complete.
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- Port Campbell, Victoria, Australia
- The Cliffs Are Unstable
- Safety at The Loch Ard Gorge Beach & Sherbrook River Beach
- Visit in The Early Morning to Beat The Crowds
The limestone cliffs here are super unstable and prone to crumbling without warning; keep away from the edges when you’re on top of them, and avoid standing too close to the cliff faces when you’re underneath them!
Australian beaches can never be underestimated and Loch Ard Gorge beach is no exception. The water here can be quite rough with strong undercurrents and it’s extremely easy to find yourself in trouble here without warning. Only swim here on calm days and if you’re a confident, strong swimmer. To put it in perspective, we’re both strong, former comp...
Just a few years ago, Loch Ard Gorge was a barely-known stop along the Great Ocean Road sightseeing route. These days, it’s one of the busiest and can get extremely crowded, especially through the middle part of the day. Photography enthusiasts or those who just prefer to take it all in without the chaos of a million tourists, we recommend visiting...
Route map for 'Loch Ard Gorge Lookout And The Razorback' - a 3.2km walking route near Port Campbell, AU. Plotted with the plotaroute.com route planner.
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.
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- Port Campbell, Victoria, Australia
Loch Ard Gorge is a scenic attraction in Port Campbell National Park, Victoria, Australia, named after a shipwreck in 1878. Learn about the history, geology, fauna and films of this site on the Great Ocean Road.
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Loch Ard Gorge Walks Port Campbell National Park Three self-guided walks Interpretive signs along these walks reveal the fascinating stories about the area’s history, geology and natural features. Allow two to three hours to make the most of your visit and stay on designated walking tracks. O Geology – Discover the secrets of the forces
