Cape Bridgewater

Cape Bridgewater has some of the highest coastal cliffs in Victoria and protects a bay that stretches in a perfect crescent around the rim of a huge, ancient volcano crater.

Suspended lookouts strengthened by cables offer breathtaking views over the white sands and deep-blue waters of Bridgewater Bay, one of the most beautiful beaches in Australia.

A sand-petrified forest, freshwater springs and lakes, rugged cliffs and a blowhole make the windswept cape a memorable destination. At the blowhole, watch as the sea spray blasts metres skyward. Take in the surreal landscape of the petrified forest which looks like a forest of tree roots turned into rock.

A 2-hour walk around the cape takes visitors to a lookout above mainland Australia’s largest breeding colony of fur seals. Join a boat tour for a closer look at these playful animals.

How to get there
Cape Bridgewater is 21 kilometres south-west of Portland, off the Great Ocean Road.