Portside Motel Port Campbell

Offshore stacks, blowholes and the indescribable beauty of formations like the Razorback and Island arch make the Loch Ard precinct the one with the lot.

From September to May a colony of short tailed shearwaters (muttonbirds) inhabits the offshore stack that is Muttonbird Island, their nightly return makes a dusk visit all the more worthwhile.

Join 12 Apostles Helicopters for a breathtaking flight over the most beautiful scenery in Australia. Perhaps a journey over the 12 Apostles, a flight to the Bay of Islands via London Bridge, or take in the beauty of the entire Shipwreck Coast all the way to the Cape Otway Lighthouse.

12 Apostles Helicopters offers the highest level of safety and service to make your flight an experience you will never forget.

12apostleshelicopters.com.au

London Bridge, located 7kms to the west of Port Campbell in the Port Campbell national Park  has upper western and lower eastern viewing platforms to take in the sweeping vistas. Visitors were once able to walk (and at one stage drive) across the eastern span that once connected it to the mainland.

The Sow & Piglets is a local craft brewery that have their own bar. They brew four standard beers for you. A refreshingly Kölsch, a malty Dunkel Munich, a hoppy IPA and an Bavaraian Helles. Also they have seasonal beers from Strawberry yoghurt stout, Green Hop beer to Coffee Porter.

Just a short drive from the Twelve Apostles and Great Ocean Road, Apostle Whey Cheese is a great spot to sample an unforgettable wedge of country life. It is the home of award-winning, delectable hand-made cheeses, prepared on the Benson family’s farm from pure milk produced by their contented herd of Jerseys and Friesians. Now producing their own brand of Julian’s full cream milk and also Dianne’s Italian style gelato.

http://apostlewheycheese.com.au

Located just down the road from the world famous Great Ocean Road and the equally famous 12 Apostles, you will find GORGE Chocolates nestled in a serene country location. Set amongst rolling hills, GORGE Chocolates create delectable treats using Belgian chocolate. Drop in and try one of our 70 different chocolate products.

http://www.gorgechocolates.com.au

Pick your own fresh strawberries at Berry World! Sweet, juicy and bursting with nutrients, the Berry World experience is a feast for all senses. Set in the beautiful and fertile countryside of Timboon, with fields of strawberries along with Berry World boysenberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, a family picnic area and tea rooms, there is something for everyone.

http://berryworld.com.au

The Distillery opened in November 2007 after extensive renovations of the old Timboon Railway Station that closed in the early 1970's. The building now comprises of a working micro distillery, tastings of whisky and liquors, local provedore and a 120 seat cafe/restuarant. Hours are 7 days 10am to 5pm (4.30pm in winter). Access to the picturesque 34 km Rail Trail is from The Distillery.

http://www.timboondistillery.com.au

The completed 34km Camperdown to Timboon trail is a wonderful family adventure, dotted with statuesque trestle bridges and spellbinding scenery. Riders and walkers traverse volcanic features listed in Kanawinka Global Geopark, farmland, wooded grassland and tall wet forest on descent into the wooded Timboon valley.

The trail provides an important connective corridor for native animals. The relationship between native wildlife and the trail is creatively interpreted by a display housed in the Timboon Railway Shed Distillery. This building along with the old ticket office forms the southern terminus of the trail.

After making ice cream at Timboon for the last 18 years, ice cream lovers can now celebrate about the opening of Timboon Fine Ice Cream's new visitor centre in the centre of Timboon township.

All things ice cream and desserts are on offer. Try one of the tasting paddles of 24 of Timboon's famous luxury flavours available. Perhaps a decadent sundae with Timboon Vanilla Bean ice cream, meringue shards, lemon curd, passion fruit coulis and whipped cream. Super milkshakes, spiders and olive oil soft serve.

In the purpose built 'Sundae School' room you can learn all about the ice cream making process and even try your hand at making your own unique dessert to enjoy or take home.

A modern new build, nestled in the valley beside remnant tall timber and powers creek. A perfect place to relax and indulge.

http://www.timboonfineicecream.com.au

Timboon Cheesery is the home of handmade farmhouse cheese from third generation cheese makers.

Come and sample award winning dairy and cheeses from Schulz Organic Dairy and Timboon Dairy while you sit in the magnificent cottage garden, surrounded by the lush pastures and cows that produce the raw ingredients.

The cheesery offers light lunches, scones and jam, tea, coffee and of course a variety of dairy products produced on the farm. Also enjoy a variety of local jams, honey, wine and beers.

http://www.timbooncheesery.com.au