Port Campbell

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Beaches in Great Ocean Road
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Port Campbell is a beach in Australia that is located in a place known as Great Ocean Road, which is found in the region of VIC, Australia.


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Port Campbell gets a ranking of 70 out of a possible 100.

Port Campbell is a solid Australian beach that many see as a sound option in the region of VIC.

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Overview

The official name of this beach is Port Campbell.

It is located in the area of Great Ocean Road, and has some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia, in the region of VIC.

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Is Port Campbell a top ranked beach in Australia?

So, when it comes to comparing Port Campbell with the rest, is it in the Top 10 beaches in Australia? Is it in the Top 20 beaches in Australia? Well, the best way to find out is to check our Current Australia Best Beach Rankings and see if Port Campbell makes the list of most beautiful beaches in Australia!

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Holiday in Port Campbell

Great Ocean Road is a place in VIC that is very enjoyable to visit and provides a great environment for a holiday.

There have been no negative reports recieved from Locals, Tourists, Fishermen, Surfers, Swimmers or Campers at Port Campbell.

Camping in Port Campbell

If you intend on camping in Port Campbell it is best to see if a booking is required beforehand. When permitted, choosing to go free camping in Port Campbell is acceptable, but it is important you follow the local rules of Great Ocean Road.

Generally coastal areas in Australia like Port Campbell have a myriad of options for caravans, caravan parks, tents and campgrounds.

Fishing in Port Campbell

Many areas through Australia and particularly in Great Ocean Road require a fishing licence to legally go fishing. If you want to go fishing in Port Campbell it is recommended that you obtain the adequate recreational fishing licence.

Swimming in Port Campbell

Througout Australia and in places such as Great Ocean Road, swimming in the ocean and waterways can be extremly dangerous. When swimming in Port Campbell, please be mindful of rip currents, ocean conditions, big swells, drops offs, rocks and marine stingers and predators.

Always swim between the flags in Port Campbell where available. Never swim alone!

It is highly recommended you visit Beach Safe Australia before visiting Port Campbell to ensure you are prepared for the weather and tidal conditions.

Accomodation in Port Campbell

Like many areas throughout Australia, beaches in areas like Great Ocean Road can be quite remote. This means there may be limited accomadation options. If it does exist, accomodation deals in Port Campbell can be found online.

Marine and Wildlife in Port Campbell

Please note - many Australian speicies are protected, and VIC is no exception. Do not feed local wildlife and please be aware you are visiting their natural habitat around Great Ocean Road.

Some common types of marine or wildlife you may find at Port Campbell may include:

Marine life in Port Campbell: Sharks, Whales, Stingrays, Manta Rays, Turtles, Seals, Dolphins, Starfish, Jellyfish, Blue Bottles, Crabs.

Wildlife life in Port Campbell: Kangaroos, Wallabies, Koalas, Kookaburras, Seagulls, Snakes, Lizards, Cockatoos, Possums.

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Surfing in Port Campbell

Experienced surfers will find VIC conditions vary from day to day. It is advised to always wear a wetsuit and never surf in Port Campbell alone.

Boating in Port Campbell

Please enquire directly with Port Campbell or the office of Great Ocean Road to obtain the rules around the prospect of boating in Port Campbell.

Other notes:

There is no information available that confirms whether Port Campbell is one of the limited nude beaches in Australia. As a general rule, unless there is clear signage, you cannot assume a beach in VIC is one of the few permitted topless beaches in Australia.

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