Guidebook for Port Campbell
Food Scene
The Railway Shed Distillery is a relaxed yet stylish place for a yummy lunch or coffee and cake. They use local produce wherever possible and open for lunch everyday and also dinners on Fridays. You might have to book a table for dinner.
57 locals recommend
Timboon Railway Shed Distillery
1 Bailey StThe Railway Shed Distillery is a relaxed yet stylish place for a yummy lunch or coffee and cake. They use local produce wherever possible and open for lunch everyday and also dinners on Fridays. You might have to book a table for dinner.
Great views as the pub is located right opposite the beach.
Grab a relaxed drink and enjoy the views.
29 locals recommend
12 Rocks Beach Bar Cafe
19 Lord StGreat views as the pub is located right opposite the beach.
Grab a relaxed drink and enjoy the views.
Timboon Cheesery is part of the Gourmet Food Trail. Visit to sample delicious locally made cheese.
19 locals recommend
Timboon Cheesery
23 Ford and Fells RdTimboon Cheesery is part of the Gourmet Food Trail. Visit to sample delicious locally made cheese.
Get some delicious locally made chocolates and browse the lovely shop selling Alpaca wool products.
Note: Make sure to also visit Apostle Whey Cheesery, which is not far from Gorge Chocolates.
24 locals recommend
Gorge Chocolates
1432 Princetown RdGet some delicious locally made chocolates and browse the lovely shop selling Alpaca wool products.
Note: Make sure to also visit Apostle Whey Cheesery, which is not far from Gorge Chocolates.
Newly opened, relaxed Cafe with friendly service, yummy food, outdoor seating area and small deli.
They are happy to prepare kid size meals of any of the meals listed on the menu.
Located on the main street of Port Campbell town centre.
22 locals recommend
Grassroots Deli Cafe
28 Lord StNewly opened, relaxed Cafe with friendly service, yummy food, outdoor seating area and small deli.
They are happy to prepare kid size meals of any of the meals listed on the menu.
Located on the main street of Port Campbell town centre.
Sow and Piglet is a newly opened boutique brewery, currently located inside the Port Campbell Hostel.
The German brew master is an expert who learned the art and craft of beer making in Berlin. There are various types of beer - for example a fruity IPA, a light Koelsch and a dark Dunkel - all brewed in a traditional way without any chemicals, using local ingredients where possible.
Currently they are licensed to serve beer from 4pm to about 10pm but this is likely to change soon. They are expanding and are looking for bigger premises at the moment as they are fast out-growing their current rooms.
6 locals recommend
Sow And Piglets Brewery
18 Tregea StSow and Piglet is a newly opened boutique brewery, currently located inside the Port Campbell Hostel.
The German brew master is an expert who learned the art and craft of beer making in Berlin. There are various types of beer - for example a fruity IPA, a light Koelsch and a dark Dunkel - all brewed in a traditional way without any chemicals, using local ingredients where possible.
Currently they are licensed to serve beer from 4pm to about 10pm but this is likely to change soon. They are expanding and are looking for bigger premises at the moment as they are fast out-growing their current rooms.
All natural locally made ice-cream - Irena's favourite is White Chocolate and Raspberry, Simon's favourite is Lime and Coconut - 24 flavours to chose from - whats' your favourite?
33 locals recommend
Timboon Fine Ice Cream
1A Barrett StAll natural locally made ice-cream - Irena's favourite is White Chocolate and Raspberry, Simon's favourite is Lime and Coconut - 24 flavours to chose from - whats' your favourite?
Josh from The Railway Shed Distillery in Timboon has now opened Barrel House Bar just opposite Port Campbell beach. Enjoy a whisky or cocktail in a relaxed environment with beautiful views.
Barrels Bar
Josh from The Railway Shed Distillery in Timboon has now opened Barrel House Bar just opposite Port Campbell beach. Enjoy a whisky or cocktail in a relaxed environment with beautiful views.
Julian and Dianne make beautiful award winning cheese and ice cream at their sustainable farm, where you can also watch the cows being milked at 4pm every day.
Note: Make sure to also visit Gorge Chocolates, which is not far from Apostle Whey Cheesery.
16 locals recommend
Apostle Whey Cheese
9 Gallum RdJulian and Dianne make beautiful award winning cheese and ice cream at their sustainable farm, where you can also watch the cows being milked at 4pm every day.
Note: Make sure to also visit Gorge Chocolates, which is not far from Apostle Whey Cheesery.
Parks & Nature
Spectacular view of the iconic 12 Apostles. Park your car at the visitor centre and take a stroll along the walk-way.
Highly recommended at sunrise (or sunset for those who like to sleep in ;)).
112 locals recommend
Twelve Apostles Visitor Facility
Booringa RoadSpectacular view of the iconic 12 Apostles. Park your car at the visitor centre and take a stroll along the walk-way.
Highly recommended at sunrise (or sunset for those who like to sleep in ;)).
Walk along the boardwalk of the Gellibrand River and take a stroll along the Gellibrand where the river meets the sea.
The beach is beautiful and if you are lucky, you'll only have to share it with the odd fisherman on the shores.
The wild ocean is not good for swimming but the beach is a beautiful place for sunbathing and the Gellibrand forms a lake that's nice for a splash around.
8 locals recommend
Princetown
Walk along the boardwalk of the Gellibrand River and take a stroll along the Gellibrand where the river meets the sea.
The beach is beautiful and if you are lucky, you'll only have to share it with the odd fisherman on the shores.
The wild ocean is not good for swimming but the beach is a beautiful place for sunbathing and the Gellibrand forms a lake that's nice for a splash around.
Walk down the Gibson Steps to get a close view of some of the Apostles. Make sure to go at low tide!
18 locals recommend
Gibson Steps
Great Ocean RoadWalk down the Gibson Steps to get a close view of some of the Apostles. Make sure to go at low tide!
Gorgeous little beach, spectacular views, historic significance; This is were the Loch Ard ship ran aground; read up on the history of this place and be amazed by the heroic rescue of Eva by Tom.
Loch Ard Gorge
Gorgeous little beach, spectacular views, historic significance; This is were the Loch Ard ship ran aground; read up on the history of this place and be amazed by the heroic rescue of Eva by Tom.
Beautiful views over lime stone formations every bit as spectacular as the 12 Apostles.
11 locals recommend
Bay of Islands
Bay of Islands TrackBeautiful views over lime stone formations every bit as spectacular as the 12 Apostles.
The Otway National Park is amazingly beautiful with huge tree ferns and lush vegetation. Enjoy the views from above by talking a walk along the elevated walk way of the Otway Fly Treetop Adventures. If you want to get some adrenalin flowing, take part the Zipline Tour.
153 locals recommend
Otway Fly Treetop Adventures
The Otway National Park is amazingly beautiful with huge tree ferns and lush vegetation. Enjoy the views from above by talking a walk along the elevated walk way of the Otway Fly Treetop Adventures. If you want to get some adrenalin flowing, take part the Zipline Tour.
A beautiful easy walk/hike amongst the most amazing free ferns. Enjoy the lush vegetation - green as far as the eye can see. At night when the sun has completely set, the glow worms come out and light up the forest. Be patient - they only switch on their little lights when it's completely dark.
The best spot to see them is right at the end of the walk way at the platform next to the little creek. Make sure to bring your torches!
The kids might be interested to know that the glow worms are the larvae of flying insects that switch on the lights to attract other insects as their food. They make tiny little bead like chains (1-2 cm long) where they hide behind. Their prey gets attracted by the light and caught in the chain (similar to what a spider does with its web). If you shine a torch near the glow worms, you might see those fine bedlike treads.
33 locals recommend
Melba Gully State Park
5 Melba Gully RdA beautiful easy walk/hike amongst the most amazing free ferns. Enjoy the lush vegetation - green as far as the eye can see. At night when the sun has completely set, the glow worms come out and light up the forest. Be patient - they only switch on their little lights when it's completely dark.
The best spot to see them is right at the end of the walk way at the platform next to the little creek. Make sure to bring your torches!
The kids might be interested to know that the glow worms are the larvae of flying insects that switch on the lights to attract other insects as their food. They make tiny little bead like chains (1-2 cm long) where they hide behind. Their prey gets attracted by the light and caught in the chain (similar to what a spider does with its web). If you shine a torch near the glow worms, you might see those fine bedlike treads.
Bay of Martyrs is a lovely spot to go for a walk that leads you past the Falls of Halladale lookout along a cliff top walk.
You'll be walking past an Aboriginal midden site where the Karrae Wurrong people used to gather to eat shellfish they collected from the sea.
Please note that the full walk way may not always be accessible due to coastal erosion. If that is the case, there is another car park further along that will allow you to explore the other side of the closed off area.
11 locals recommend
Bay of Martyrs
Bay of Martyrs is a lovely spot to go for a walk that leads you past the Falls of Halladale lookout along a cliff top walk.
You'll be walking past an Aboriginal midden site where the Karrae Wurrong people used to gather to eat shellfish they collected from the sea.
Please note that the full walk way may not always be accessible due to coastal erosion. If that is the case, there is another car park further along that will allow you to explore the other side of the closed off area.
Ride your mountain bike and bring a picnic along the 34 km Timboon-Camperdown Rail Trail.
The most scenic stretch is around the Curdies river, where you can see old trestle bridges along the narrower path, leading through the forest.
Also horse riding is allowed here but this particular section would be a bit tricky to navigate with a horse.
You can also rent a mountain bike or e-bike with RIDE WITH US
Timboon-Camperdown Rail Trail, Timboon VIC 3268, Australia
Ride your mountain bike and bring a picnic along the 34 km Timboon-Camperdown Rail Trail.
The most scenic stretch is around the Curdies river, where you can see old trestle bridges along the narrower path, leading through the forest.
Also horse riding is allowed here but this particular section would be a bit tricky to navigate with a horse.
You can also rent a mountain bike or e-bike with RIDE WITH US
Essentials
Sells most of your basic supplies you will need for your holidays. You can also post mail from here.
16 locals recommend
Port Campbell Lolly Shop
27 Lord StSells most of your basic supplies you will need for your holidays. You can also post mail from here.
A larger supermarket selling all of your supplies you might need for your holidays.
16 locals recommend
Ritchies IGA Timboon
27 Main StA larger supermarket selling all of your supplies you might need for your holidays.
Located at 23 Lord Street, the main street of Port Campbell township, this small supermarket is surprisingly well stocked with all the essentials you need to cook a nice meal; they also have a well priced liquor store with a good variety of wines, beers and ciders.
Port Campbell Shopping
Located at 23 Lord Street, the main street of Port Campbell township, this small supermarket is surprisingly well stocked with all the essentials you need to cook a nice meal; they also have a well priced liquor store with a good variety of wines, beers and ciders.
Shopping
Carramar Sage on the main road in Timboon is a lovely little shop to browse for gifts with friendly and relaxed customer service.
39 Main St, Timboon VIC 3268, Australia
Carramar Sage on the main road in Timboon is a lovely little shop to browse for gifts with friendly and relaxed customer service.
Milk & Honey in Timboon is a great little shop for clothes, homeware and gifts.
Milk & Honey Lifestyle
41 Main StMilk & Honey in Timboon is a great little shop for clothes, homeware and gifts.