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Outdoors Peterborough, Port Campbell

Bay of Islands

An outdoor spot in Peterborough, Port Campbell, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Sunset.

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Bay of Islands in Peterborough, Port Campbell
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Why go

Quieter stacks with fewer crowds.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Port Campbell, alongside 4 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is The Grotto, 8.5 km away as the crow flies. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Peterborough
Price
Free
Time needed
30 min
Best time
Sunset

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Port Campbell, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    The Grotto

    Sinkhole and rock pool framing the ocean.

    Outdoors · 8.5 km straight-line
  2. 2
    London Bridge

    Arch that lost its span in 1990.

    Outdoors · 10.0 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Twelve Apostles

    Limestone stacks rising from the Southern Ocean.

    Sight · 14 km straight-line
  4. 4
    12 Rocks Beach Bar Cafe

    Cafe facing the Port Campbell beach.

    Food · 15 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Sow & Piglets

    Small brewpub in Port Campbell.

    Drinks · 15 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Timboon Railway Shed Distillery

    Distillery restaurant in an old railway shed.

    Food · 17 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Bay of Islands is a stop on our Great Ocean Road route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Port Campbell

2 more curated outdoor spots in Port Campbell. See the full Port Campbell guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Port Campbell run from 13°C in July to 24°C in January; August is usually the wettest month. For Bay of Islands itself, we suggest: Sunset.

Modelled monthly averages for Port Campbell from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Port Campbell weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Bay of Islands, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Bay of Islands Track, Peterborough VIC 3270, Australia
Coordinates
-38.58481, 142.82734
Destination
Port Campbell, Victoria

Bay of Islands: quick answers

How much time do you need at Bay of Islands?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Bay of Islands. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Bay of Islands?

Our pick: Sunset.

Is Bay of Islands free?

Yes, we list Bay of Islands as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Bay of Islands?

Bay of Islands is at Bay of Islands Track, Peterborough VIC 3270, Australia. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Bay of Islands?

Bay of Islands appears on Great Ocean Road, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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