Bay of Islands Coastal ParkThe Bay of Islands Coastal Park covers 32km of coastline between the Hamlet of Peterborough and the City of Warrnambool. Although the bay which shares the parks name is the best known attraction, there are many natural wonders within the park. The Bay The Bay is very photogenic, perhaps that's why I like it so much! 
To capture the wide vista of the bay you either need to 'stitch' multiple photos together, or use a dedicated panoramic camera. The above picture is a 140 degree panoramic shot taken with a Noblex swing lens camera. Bay of Martyrs The view from the Bay of Martyrs is spectacular, with sweeping views of the many rock stack islands. There is a short walk to Halladale point; the site of the 'Falls of Halladale' wreck, which hit a reef in 1908. Childers Cove Childers Cove is a little known hidden gem at the western end of the park. It's the site of the wreck of the 'Children', which was shipwrecked here in 1839 with the loss of 17 lives. The cove has distinct rock stacks at the western end, not unlike those of the 12 Apostles. It's really a photogenic place, and it's secluded location almost guarantees that you'll be the only one there. Nearby sandy cove is another photogenic, yet isolated cove, and Murnanes Bay is a beautiful little bay with a pristine beach surrounded by sandstone cliffs. Stanhope Bay is also worth a look. It is accessible via a short sandy track to the left as you head towards Childers Cove. Bay of Islands --> Great Ocean Road Homepage
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