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Outdoors Port Campbell NP

Loch Ard Gorge

An outdoor spot in Port Campbell NP, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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Loch Ard Gorge in Port Campbell NP
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Why go

Sheltered cove named after an 1878 shipwreck.

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, 3.4 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Port Campbell NP
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Afternoon

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 · 3.4 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Gibson Steps

    86 steps down to a beach beneath giant stacks.

    Outdoors · 4.4 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Sow & Piglets

    Small brewpub in Port Campbell.

    Drinks · 7.3 km straight-line
  4. 4
    12 Rocks Beach Bar Cafe

    Cafe facing the Port Campbell beach.

    Food · 7.3 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Twelve Apostles

    Limestone stacks rising from the Southern Ocean.

    Sight · 8.2 km straight-line
  6. 6
    London Bridge

    Arch that lost its span in 1990.

    Outdoors · 12 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Loch Ard Gorge 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 Loch Ard Gorge itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

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 Loch Ard Gorge, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Great Ocean Road Port Campbell, Port Campbell VIC 3269, Australia
Coordinates
-38.64659, 143.07051
Destination
Port Campbell, Victoria

Loch Ard Gorge: quick answers

How much time do you need at Loch Ard Gorge?

Plan on about an hour at Loch Ard Gorge. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Loch Ard Gorge?

Our pick: Afternoon. Insider tip: Beach stairs closed since 2023 (reopening targeted late 2026); clifftop lookouts and Blowhole platform open.

Is Loch Ard Gorge free?

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

Where is Loch Ard Gorge?

Loch Ard Gorge is at Great Ocean Road Port Campbell, 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 Loch Ard Gorge?

Loch Ard Gorge appears on Great Ocean Road, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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