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Outdoors Port Campbell NP

The Grotto

An outdoor spot in Port Campbell NP, free to visit and worth about 20 minutes. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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The Grotto in Port Campbell NP
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Why go

Sinkhole and rock pool framing the ocean.

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 London Bridge, 1.6 km away as the crow flies. At about 20 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Port Campbell NP
Price
Free
Time needed
20 min
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    London Bridge

    Arch that lost its span in 1990.

    Outdoors · 1.6 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Twelve Apostles

    Limestone stacks rising from the Southern Ocean.

    Sight · 6.3 km straight-line
  3. 3
    12 Rocks Beach Bar Cafe

    Cafe facing the Port Campbell beach.

    Food · 6.9 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Sow & Piglets

    Small brewpub in Port Campbell.

    Drinks · 7.0 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Bay of Islands

    Quieter stacks with fewer crowds.

    Outdoors · 8.5 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Loch Ard Gorge

    Sheltered cove named after an 1878 shipwreck.

    Outdoors · 14 km straight-line

On these curated routes

The Grotto 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

Another curated outdoor spot 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 The Grotto 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 The Grotto, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
The Grotto Track, Peterborough VIC 3270, Australia
Coordinates
-38.61851, 142.91453
Destination
Port Campbell, Victoria

The Grotto: quick answers

How much time do you need at The Grotto?

Plan on about 20 minutes at The Grotto. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit The Grotto?

Our pick: Afternoon.

Is The Grotto free?

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

Where is The Grotto?

The Grotto is at The Grotto Track, Peterborough VIC 3270, Australia, in Port Campbell NP. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include The Grotto?

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

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