Pondering Port Campbell
We stayed at Princetown camping ground. The sites were right in the edge off an oval and there was lots of kangaroos. The amenities were nice. It was fun to have lots and lots of space to run round on. We were going to do a puppet presentation in a church at Camperdown. Dad had emailed pastors, and we got an offer for us to come do something. We practiced lots as this was our first time and we were a bit nervous.
On the drive into Princetown, we stopped along the way several times to see various places of interest. We finally reached the twelve apostles and were blown away by the wind (and the apostles of course). It was just sunset when we saw them and that is definitely the best time to see them (in my experience). It was, however quite crowed, as it is a very popular tourist attraction We also busked on the pathway to the 12 apostles. That was another experience tallied up on the long list of experiences!
"Historic Heart of the Shipwreck Coast"
230km South West of Melbourne and 70km South East of Warnambool
Our favourite camp spot:
Princetown Camping Ground(May 2013 $30pn family) Ph: 04299 85176 Nice place with beach nearby. Lots of space for kids to run around as well as clean amineties.
Places to visit:
Port Campbell Visitor Information Centre
26 Morris Street Port Campbell Ph: 1300 137 255
Twelve Apostles National Park
Great Ocean Road
A short walk to see the twelve apostles. One of the best viewing times is at dawn and dusk. Can get quite crowed. Phone Visitor Information centre for more info.
Tower Hill
Prince Highway Ph: 03 5565 9202
The first national park in Victoria. A dormant volcano and plenty of nice walks around. Park open 24/7 except in extreme conditions.
Craters to Coast Discovery
Based in Info centre Ph: 1300 137 255
Ever fancied staring up at the stars through a telescope? What about going on a treasure hunt around volcanic lakes and craters? The Craters to coast Discovery supplies equipment and gadgets to do all these things. Even better it's Free!!
Great Ocean Road Wildlife Park
29 The Boulevarde Princetown Ph: 03 5237 5262
A great place to see wildlife and interact with it.
Family Eating Out:
Port Campbell Hotel-Crayfish Bistro
Crn. Lord and Morris Street
Ph: (03) 5598 6320
Nico’s Pizza and Pasta
Lord Street
Ph: (03) 5598 6131
Princetown Camping Ground(May 2013 $30pn family) Ph: 04299 85176 Nice place with beach nearby. Lots of space for kids to run around as well as clean amineties.
Places to visit:
Port Campbell Visitor Information Centre
26 Morris Street Port Campbell Ph: 1300 137 255
Twelve Apostles National Park
Great Ocean Road
A short walk to see the twelve apostles. One of the best viewing times is at dawn and dusk. Can get quite crowed. Phone Visitor Information centre for more info.
Tower Hill
Prince Highway Ph: 03 5565 9202
The first national park in Victoria. A dormant volcano and plenty of nice walks around. Park open 24/7 except in extreme conditions.
Craters to Coast Discovery
Based in Info centre Ph: 1300 137 255
Ever fancied staring up at the stars through a telescope? What about going on a treasure hunt around volcanic lakes and craters? The Craters to coast Discovery supplies equipment and gadgets to do all these things. Even better it's Free!!
Great Ocean Road Wildlife Park
29 The Boulevarde Princetown Ph: 03 5237 5262
A great place to see wildlife and interact with it.
Family Eating Out:
Port Campbell Hotel-Crayfish Bistro
Crn. Lord and Morris Street
Ph: (03) 5598 6320
Nico’s Pizza and Pasta
Lord Street
Ph: (03) 5598 6131