Victoria Minister for Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith

New Spectacular Views For The Great Ocean Walk

Victor P Taffa

The jaw-dropping views of the Twelve Apostles are now better than ever with the opening of a new lookout platform and photo-point to mark the end of the Great Ocean Walk.

Minister for Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith today announced the opening of the new $100,000 3-level platform which will serve as a great place for walkers and photographers alike to celebrate completing the walk.

“I invite everyone to take advantage of the spectacular coastal scenery enjoying the new lookout platform along the Great Ocean Walk.” Mr. Smith said.

Mr. Smith said the next project for the state’s leading nature-based tourism walk was the installation of a pedestrian tunnel, which will pass under the Great Ocean Road.

The pedestrian underpass is funded through a $4.1 Million, 3-year Great Ocean Walk Experience Grant provided by Regional Development Victoria through the Regional Infrastructure Development Fund.

Works on the new pedestrian tunnel underpass are due to start in autumn next year.

Mr. Smith said the 3 metre deep, 12 metre long tunnel would be built a short walk west of the new lookout platform and had been designed to blend into the natural contours of the surrounding landscape with a neutral coloured concrete and scattered shell surface treatment.

“An additional $200,000 is also being invested to better tell the story of our dynamic coastline with new information and signage at the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard and other locations in Port Campbell National Park.” Mr. Smith said.

“These projects are great news for visitors to the Twelve Apostles and the Great Ocean Walk, and for our regional economy.”

The Great Ocean Walk runs 104 kilometres from Apollo Bay to the Twelve Apostles. It attracts over 40,000 visitors every year, while contributing in excess of $15 Million p.a. to regional Victoria.

For contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 or visit www.parks.vic.gov.au