DAY 9 - PORT CAMPBELL (Rest day)

This was the second rest day of the trip so far, and the weather forecast was for a wet, cloudy day. Fortunately the early morning was relatively fine (albeit quite chilly), and we went for a walk down to the bay. The shoreline looked impressive in the early morning light.
Resting cyclist enjoying the early morning light

Early bird - despite the gull's obvious haste, it was the pied oystercatcher which got the worm
We decided to take advantage of the dry weather to do the Port Campbell Discovery Walk, a short walking track to the west of the town. Access was via a suspension bridge across Port Campbell Creek. 
Suspension bridge over Port Campbell Creek 
We were soon crossing the bridge, and climbing stairs to the path above. 
Crossing the bridge

Stairs leading up to the path
The views opened up, firstly of Port Campbell, and then of the coastline to the east. 
Views of Port Campbell from the discovery track
Coastline to the east of Port Campbell
We went to the end of the track, and stopped on the way back to admire the views at the lookout over Port Campbell.
On the Port Campbell Discovery Walk 
Port Campbell from the lookout
Then it was back down the steps, back across the bridge, and back to our accommodation. 
Back down the stairs

Back across the bridge
The promised bad weather arrived shortly afterwards, and impacted our activities for the rest of the day. We had a short visit to the information centre, which had a display of exhibits from some of the local shipwrecks. 
Visiting the local information centre, after the weather had turned

Shipwreck display at the Port Campbell information centre
We had a lunch of fish and chips in our accommodation. 
Only on the balcony for the photo, then back inside to the heated lounge room
The afternoon was spent researching the routes for the next couple of days, and taking random photos through the window. 
Putting our feet up, watching the rain through the window
A random photo - corellas in the Norfolk Island pine opposite our accommodation
It was cold and wet all afternoon, and we were happy to be inside. 
This is what the weather was like outside at 3:18pm
Eventually there was a break in the rain, and we rugged up and headed out for a short walk up to the Soldiers Memorial. Of course, it started raining again while we were out. 
Lookout on the way to the soldiers memorial

Port Campbell Soldiers Memorial - a place for reflection
Back at our accommodation, we prepared our bags for tomorrow's ride. 
We resisted the temptation to support this local business on the way back to our accommodation
Day:  9
Distance: 0 km
Cycling time:  0 hrs 00 mins
Elevation gain: 0 metres
Cumulative Distance:  393.21 km

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  1. Anonymous8 May 2022 at 11:59

    From Victoria: we were last at PC when I was pregnant with Julian in 1991, I don't think it has changed a great deal. Lovely photos, vicarious travel is wonderful, thank you.

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    1. Kath8 May 2022 at 22:31

      Access to the Discovery Walk is no longer by a dash across the creek at low tide and up the side of the cliff - there is now a suspension bridge - but PC does give the impression of having changed little over the years. Glad you're enjoying the blog!

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