Beauty all around us.

London Bridge.

Just like the song, our London Bridge has fallen down, demonstrating the relentless change occurring along the coast through the actions of wind and water. The island formed from the collapse and the sweeping curve of the cliff and beach still provide a stunning vista at any time of year.

Bay of Islands.

Offshore rock stacks and islands dot this wide bay, which records some of the highest wind speeds on the southern coast. Visit during a winter storm to appreciate the terrifying power of the Southern Ocean, or watch lazy summer swells roll across sparkling blue water to break against the sheer limestone cliffs.

The Otways.

A cool, lush rainforest cloaks these rolling ranges, and holds a multitude of delights. Waterfalls that tumble through wooded gullies, huge ancient trees that tower skywards from giant buttress roots, and night-time lightshows from a myriad of fireflies.

Twelve Apostles.

Mighty rock sentinels standing off the cliff-faces east of Port Campbell, the Twelve Apostles are perhaps the most recognised icons of the Shipwreck Coast. Spectacular viewing at any time or weather, but especially beautiful during summer sunsets.

Loch Ard Gorge.

Only a teenage girl and a young ship's apprentice survived Australia's worst shipwreck, being swept into this steep and forbidding gorge after the clipper Loch Ard struck nearby Muttonbird island.

Other features close to the Gorge include Thunder Cave, the Blowhole, Island Arch and the Sherbrooke river mouth.

The Grotto.

Another magical example of the sculpting that continues along the coast, this picturesque collapsed cave frames a vista of sea and rock shelves, and provides a cool haven on hot summer days.

Port Campbell National Park.

Extending along the coast from the town, the park offers a wealth of experiences for the nature-lover. Take time to unwind with a leisurely walk along the clifftops, or wander through coastal scrub and bush while watching for the many species of native birds that nest in the area.

There are animals, too - if you are lucky you might catch a glimpse of a wallaby bounding into the scrub, or meet an echidna (spiny ant-eater) as it plods steadfastly along in search of a meal.

Princetown.

One of the best places for a day's fishing and relaxing. The gentle Gellibrand River meets the sea in a picture-perfect spot for spending a few lazy hours waiting for dinner to bite on the hook.