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Port Campbell National Park

 Victoria Australia

Australia is a rich country. When I am saying rich, I do not mean economically rich, although it is, but here, I am saying that Australia is rich in natural beauty. The country is blessed with many wonders created by the Almighty. There are many super stunning and gorgeous places to explore in Australia. The Port Campbell National Park is one of them. This natural park is loaded with natural marvels. The place is so stunning that you will not feel like going back home.

Port Campbell National Park – Location

The Port Campbell National Park is Located in the south- western district of Victoria in Australia. The national park is spread across enormous 1,750 hectare, i.e., 4,300 acres. It is around 120 mi (190 km) south-west to Melbourne and around 6.2 mi (10 km) in the east to Warrnambool. This national park is located just near the Bay of Islands Coastal Park and the Great Otway National Park.

Port Campbell National Park – History

The park was started on 5th of May 1964, but only with an area of 700 hectares (1,700 acres). The main idea was to protect the beautiful limestone formations that are present on and near the coastlines. The park then extended further east of the Curdies Inlet at Peterborough reaching to Point Ronald at Princetown covering an area of about 1,750 hectares (4,300 acres).

Port Campbell National Park – Main Attractions and Things To Do

The National Park is one of the favorite locations of the travelers across the world as well as for localities too.

There are many things to do and see at the Port Campbell National Park. The very popular and beautiful 12 Apostles are a must see. The 7 rock stacks look amazing in the beautiful backdrop. The best time to see them is during the sunrise or sunset. They look amazing at the dusk and dawn and of course throughout the day too.

The Gibson Steps is another highlight of this national park. In the 19th century, a landowner, Hugh Gibson stacked 86 steps into the ciffs by hand, to reach the Gibson Beach. The steps, today are replaced by concrete steps. There is also a viewing area overlooking the ocean, where you can sit and look at the tranquil ocean for hours

Just near the 12 Apostles is the Loch Ard Gorge. It is the site of the shipwreck “Loch Ard” of the 19th Century. The walks in this area will take you to the cave where the 2 young survivors of the wrecked ship took shelter and also to the rugged beach and a cemetery. The other highlights are the Island Archway which collapsed in the year 2009 and the London Bridge. You can take a short walk along the Port Campbell Discovery walk to explore the Shipwreck Coast.

The Port Campbell National Park will leave you mesmerized. The tall cliffs and the serene ocean water collectively form beautiful scenery. You can visit here throughout the year, but the best time to visit would be the winter season as the beauty of this place is at its peak during this time of the year.

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