Port Campbell

Port Campbell is an administrative region along the southwestern coast of Victoria in Australia. This coastal area extends along a stretch of shoreline shaped by dramatic geology and ocean conditions.

The region took its name from whaler Captain Alexander Campbell, who documented the inlet in 1843. Settlement grew during the late 1800s as land became available and the coastal route developed.

The sea shapes how people here live and connect with the landscape, with fishing traditions and stories of shipwrecks woven into daily life. These tales remain present in local gatherings and conversations among residents.

The area sits between two coastal towns and is easily reached by road that runs along the shoreline. Visitors should prepare for changing weather conditions and rough water, especially on exposed sections of coast.

Between 1840 and 1920, this stretch of coast saw numerous ships sink and became known as the Shipwreck Coast. Dangerous currents and hidden rocks made passage treacherous for sailors of that era.