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Outdoors Port Campbell NP

Gibson Steps

An outdoor spot in Port Campbell NP, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Morning.

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Gibson Steps in Port Campbell NP
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Why go

86 steps down to a beach beneath giant stacks.

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 12 Apostles Helicopters, 1.1 km away as the crow flies. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Outdoors · Beaches
Neighborhood
Port Campbell NP
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Morning

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    12 Apostles Helicopters

    Scenic flights over the Apostles and shipwreck coast.

    Activity · 1.1 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Loch Ard Gorge

    Sheltered cove named after an 1878 shipwreck.

    Outdoors · 4.4 km straight-line
  3. 3
    12 Rocks Beach Bar Cafe

    Cafe facing the Port Campbell beach.

    Food · 12 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Sow & Piglets

    Small brewpub in Port Campbell.

    Drinks · 12 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Twelve Apostles

    Limestone stacks rising from the Southern Ocean.

    Sight · 12 km straight-line
  6. 6
    London Bridge

    Arch that lost its span in 1990.

    Outdoors · 16 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Gibson Steps 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 Gibson Steps itself, we suggest: Morning.

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 Gibson Steps, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
National Park, Great Ocean Rd, Port Campbell VIC 3269, Australia
Coordinates
-38.66869, 143.11202
Destination
Port Campbell, Victoria

Gibson Steps: quick answers

How much time do you need at Gibson Steps?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Gibson Steps. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Gibson Steps?

Our pick: Morning.

Is Gibson Steps free?

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

Where is Gibson Steps?

Gibson Steps is at National Park, Great Ocean Rd, Port Campbell VIC 3269, Australia, in Port Campbell NP. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Gibson Steps?

Gibson Steps appears on Great Ocean Road, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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