Bay of Islands is a quieter Shipwreck Coast stop where limestone stacks and islands stretch across the Southern Ocean. It offers a different scale and perspective from the better-known 12 Apostles further east.

Allow time at the viewing areas to take in the changing light and wide coastal views. It makes a rewarding westward stop from Peterborough on a Great Ocean Road drive.

See Visit Victoria for the official Bay of Islands listing and directions. (opens in a new tab)

Sources last validated: 9 September 2026.