muttonbird island
at the loch ard gorge site
port campbell NATIONAL PARK, VICTORIA
take in the panoramic views
Words can’t fully describe how this place moves you
The migration of Muttonbirds’ (Short-tailed Shearwater) is a spectacular 30,000km round journey to islands near Alaska, yes Alaska as in Canada!! They glide up to 600km a day by ‘shearing’ (a series of long glides after gaining height to conserve vital energy).
October to April thousands swarm to this limestone bed of burrows for breeding in the Bass Strait waters that are warming up as well as small fish & animal plankton food is becoming abundant.
references & photo credits; Australian Government & Visit Victoria,
visit the muttonbird island scenic attraction at the loch ard gorge site on our ‘ultimate’ great ocean road tour to the 12 apostles
Muttonbird Island lookout has exceptional panoramic views & a different perspective, if you want to avoid the crowds & possibly ponder this grand coastline all to yourself venture up to this lookout instead away from the masses.
Take the path to the right side of the Loch Ard Gorge itself.