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Jul 27, 2020 · You’ll find Loch Ard Gorge along the Great Ocean Road, just 5-minutes drive from the Twelve Apostles in the Port Campbell National Park. Just pop Loch Ard Gorge carpark into Google Maps and you’ll have no issues finding your way.
The gorge is accessed via the Great Ocean Road, 3.5 kilometres (2 miles) northwest of The Twelve Apostles. Stairs allow visitors access to the beach and a pathway allows access to the eastern side of the gorge.
A few minutes' down the Great Ocean Road from the world-famous Twelve Apostles, discover another mighty rock stack and a stunning sandy beach enclosed by sheer yellow coloured limestone cliffs.
Loch Ard Gorge. The centerpiece of the Loch Ard Gorge precinct is Loch Ard Gorge. It is the site of a shipwreck of the clipper ship Loch Ard after which it is named. The clipper ran aground on 1 June 1878.
Head out on this 0.5-mile out-and-back trail near Port Campbell, Victoria. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 9 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
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- Port Campbell, Victoria, Australia
Stunning natural beauty, a sandy shore enclosed by sheer limestone cliffs. Named after the most famous shipwreck along the coast, the small sandy beach was where the two shipwreck survivors were found in 1878. View the coast from the lookout or take one of the three walks and explore.
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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.
