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Visitor Guide: Port Campbell National Park and Bay of Islands Coastal Park Port Campbell National Park & Bay of Islands Coastal Park Visitor Guide Pounded by wild seas and fierce winds, the coast of Port Campbell National Park and Bay of Islands Coastal Park has been sculpted over thousands of years to become one of the most impressive natural sites in Australia. Towering rock stacks loom out of the ocean just off shore from sheer limestone cliffs. Arches, islands and blowholes have been carved out of the soft cliffs by the wind and sea. Many ships have come to grief on the rocky coastline, earning it the title of the Shipwreck Coast. Cormorant Fishing Spectacular coastal scenery, unique limestone formations Both Curdies Inlet and Gellibrand River are suitable and the sheer cliffs of this for fishing. There is good ocean fishing at Newfield sculpted coast are some Bay, Clifton Beach and from the Port Campbell jetty. of the best known landmarks Be sure to obtain a Victorian Amateur Fishing Licence before you fish. notes in Australia. First reserved in 1964, Port Campbell Fishing is not permitted in marine national parks and National Park now covers marine sanctuaries. See marine park visitor guides for 1830 hectares of coastal land protected area boundaries and activity guidelines and between Princetown and boundaries. Peterborough in south-west Victoria. Canoeing Adjoining this park, Bay of Islands Coastal Park The Gellibrand River is ideal for canoeing. Access is protects a further 950 hectares of fragile coastal from the Gellibrand Inlet. vegetation, unique wildlife, and off-shore islands and rock stacks. Twelve Apostles Kiosk Enjoying the park The kiosk sells a basic range of refreshments, including tea and coffee, cold drinks, confectionery Walking/sightseeing and snacks. A small range of personal convenience park The park offers many short walks to lookouts with items such as sunscreen and insect repellent are also spectacular coastal views. See centre page map. available. How to get there Camping Port Campbell National Park and Bay of Islands Camping and caravan accommodation is only Coastal Park lie between Princetown, Peterborough available in the adjoining townships of Port Campbell, and Warrnambool, 285 km west of Melbourne via the Peterborough and Princetown. Great Ocean Road (4-5 hours drive), and 240 km from Sleeping overnight in the park or carparks is not Melbourne via Colac. permitted. Be fire ready and stay safe Many parks and forests are located in high fire risk Diving/swimming areas. On days of forecast Code Red Fire Danger this When the sea is very calm there is excellent wreck park will be closed for public safety. If you are already and reef diving off Port Campbell National Park. in the park you should leave the night before or early Diving opportunities are also available in local marine in the morning for your own safety. national parks and marine sanctuaries. See marine Closure signs will be erected and rangers will patrol park visitor guides for more information, visit when possible, however you may not receive a www.parks.vic.gov.au or call 131963. personal warning that the park is closed so check the Please remember that all wrecks and artefacts are latest conditions by calling 13 1963 or visit Healthy Parks Healthy People protected by law. www.parks.vic.gov.au Visiting a park can improve Many beaches are exposed to unseen dangers such as For up to date information on fires in Victoria or your health, mind, body and ocean currents, rips and reefs. Parks Victoria general fire safety advice call the Victorian Bushfire soul. So, with over four million recommend swimming only on beaches patrolled by Information Line on 1800 240 667. hectares of parkland available lifesavers. to Victorians, why not escape to a park today! For more information call the Parks Victoria Information Centre on 13 1963 or visit our website at www.parks.vic.gov.au PV Childer s Cove Sandy Cove Murnames Bay Sandy Cove G RE AT Dog Trap Bay Stanhope Bay O M C EA A N T H Burtree Point I E S Burnies Beach O RD SOUTHERN N S R D 0 1000 N 2000 Metr R MAP A es D F G R 4000 O R A | E D A Bay of Islands Coastal P T R D D Antares Rock Y N OCEAN O O N C E ark R A D N Boat Bay R D Bay of Islands Bay of Martyr s Massacre Bay PETER Halladale P Wild Dog Cove B O ROUGH oint Beach walking of Martyrs, Newfields Bay, Gibsons Steps Beach, Cliftons Beach and Princetown at CroftsBeach. Bay, Bay For further information Wildlife watching Caring for Country Parks Victoria Information Centre Port Campbell National Park and Bay of Islands Winds and wild seas shaped not only the coastline of Call 13 1963 Coastal Park provide important habitat for a wide Port Campbell and Bay of Islands, but also its history. or visit the range of wildlife. The range and number of birds that The area provided a wealth of resources for Kirrae Parks Victoria website are found here make it an excellent location for Whurrong people. Layers of blackened shells (shell www.parks.vic.gov.au birdwatching. middens), tools and other artefacts remain as a legacy Visitor Information Centres of a culture surviving over thousands of years. Port Campbell The Kirrae Whurrong still live in this area, continuing A resident rarity Port Campbell Vic 3269 a long physical and spiritual connection with this Tel: (03) 5598 6089 Email: Keep a lookout for a unique landscape, and welcome you to their Country. [email protected] bird approximately the Warrnambool size of a blackbird. The Parks Victoria acknowledges the Traditional Owners Flagstaff Hill, Merri St Rufous Bristlebird can be and Aboriginal communities of Victoria and Warrnambool Vic 3280 found in remnant recognises the connection Aboriginal people have to heathlands protected Tel: (03) 5564 7837 Country. Together, all Australians have a in this and other coastal parks. Toll Free: 1800 640 082 responsibility to ‘care for country’. Recreational Fishing Look skyward to see Peregrine Falcons swooping Middens and other indigenous artefacts are an Licence enquiries: above the cliff tops, or walk along the beach to see essential part of Australia’s history and are protected Victoria - call 13 61 86 terns and dotterels sheltering in locations protected by law. Please do not disturb or remove any part of Caring for the environment from the wind. Australasian Gannets, Wandering them. Albatrosses and Muttonbirds (Short-tailed Help us look after your park by following these guidelines: Shearwaters) fly huge distances out to sea hunting for Exploring other parks food and can be seen returning to nest in the parks. notes Please take rubbish away with you Other parks not to be missed in the area include: for recycling and disposal Pelicans, ducks, egrets and swans are common inhabitants of the estuaries and wetlands of the Great Otway National Park: Maits Rest self-guided Sleeping overnight in the park or carparks is not permitted parks. rainforest walk, lightstation, waterfall walks, beaches, wildlife, camping and much more Dogs and other pets are not The Bay of Islands rock stacks are a unique feature of permitted in the park, except in these parks and provide a colony of Silver Gulls safe Melba Gully: magnificent rainforest with giant cars on main tourist roads and nesting sites from foxes and cats. Other stacks are Myrtle Beech trees, glow worms and a self-guided sign-posted areas. Dogs are home to Victoria’s only marine cormorant, the rare trail permitted on a leash from the Black-faced Cormorant. Peterborough Golf Course to the Tower Hill Reserve: hidden inside a volcanic crater Bay of Martyrs Carpark. Port Campbell is the Worn Gundidj Natural History Centre, wetland boardwalk, birdhide and several short Fire Port Campbell was named after Captain Alexander walks No fires are permitted at any time Campbell who was known as 'the last of the in these two parks Great Ocean Walk: Apollo Bay to the Twelve buccaneers'. In charge of the whaling station at Port Apostles. This walk features rocky platforms, Port Campbell National Park and Fairy, he traded between Victoria and Tasmania using sheltered beaches, pristine rivers, huge forests, Bay of Islands Coastal Park are in Port Campbell Bay as shelter in the 1840s. park the heathland and coastal woodlands. South West As the English colony grew, Bass Strait became a Total Fire Ban District major shipping route and pastoralists moved into the It is your responsibility to know if area. However, it wasn't until the 1870s that the town Access of Port Campbell was established. it is a day of Both coastal parks have many accessible viewing Total Fire Ban platforms, pathways and car parks. Accessible toilets If in doubt call the Victorian can also be found in Princetown, Port Campbell, Bushfire Information Line: Peterborough and at the Twelve Apostles. For further 1800 240 667 information about access within both parks please Park closures visit www.visit12apostles.com.au Be prepared to leave early as extreme weather may cause the closure of some park areas for Toilets public safety. Please refer to the map for the location of toilets and Mobile Phones refer to this when planning your visit. CAUTION: You may not be in Please respect this park and help us maintain the network range in some areas of the park. If not in range connect Wild seas and rock stacks health of our natural environment for all visitors. to Police, Ambulance or CFA - key in 112 then press the YES key Formation of this coastline began around 10-20 Visitor Information Centres Healthy Parks Healthy People million years ago.
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