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Victoria · Australia
Explore the historic gorge and hear the story of the Loch Ard, which was wrecked here in 1854 with the loss of 52 lives.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Loch Ard Gorge
Welcome to Loch Ard Gorge, perhaps the most emotionally resonant site along the entire Great Ocean Road. Here, the 'breathtaking' beauty of the limestone cliffs and the turquoise waters of the inlet are inextricably linked with a…
Listen in the app2The Descent into the Gorge — Tom and Eva's Path
The wooden stairs leading down to the beach at Loch Ard Gorge offer a transition from the 'rugged windswept coastline' of the cliff tops to the sheltered embrace of the inlet. As you descend, the 'sheer scale of these immense…
Listen in the app3The Loch Ard Cemetery — Echoes of a Tragic Past
A short walk from the main viewing area leads you to the Loch Ard Cemetery, a somber and 'fascinating' site that anchors the gorge's history. Here, several of the victims of the 1878 wreck are buried, their simple graves serving…
Listen in the app4Mutton Bird Island — The Architect of Disaster
From the clifftop viewing platforms, you can look out toward Mutton Bird Island, the massive limestone formation that was the primary cause of the Loch Ard's destruction. The island sits like a fortress just offshore, its…
Listen in the app5The Stalactite Cave — A Hidden Geological Wonder
One of the 'unexpected wonders' of Loch Ard Gorge is the Stalactite Cave, located along the beach within the gorge itself. This small, fascinating cave features delicate limestone formations hanging from its ceiling, a result of…
Listen in the app6The Razorback and Island Archway Lookouts
Following the clifftop trails to the west of the main gorge leads you to two spectacular lookout points: the Razorback and the site of the former Island Archway. The Razorback is a 'colossal limestone stack' with 'sharp serrated…
Listen in the app7The Thunder Cave — The Sound of the Southern Ocean
A short walk to the east of the gorge brings you to the Thunder Cave, a dramatic blowhole where the 'Relentless force of the Southern Ocean' is channeled through a narrow tunnel into a large, cavernous chamber. On days with a…
Listen in the app8Closing
As you conclude your visit to Loch Ard Gorge, you depart with a profound sense of the intertwined nature of human history and the natural world. The story of Tom and Eva, set against this 'breathtaking' and 'rugged' backdrop, is…
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What is Loch Ard Gorge?
Loch Ard Gorge is a place in Victoria · Australia with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Victoria · Australia |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -38.6463, 143.0712 |
| Last updated |
