Regional Development Victoria

​​Poorpa Yanyeen Meerreeng Trail connects to Country​

27/11/2025

A scenic coastal view featuring a pedestrian bridge spanning a sandy inlet, connecting two elevated green areas.

Winding between Timboon and Port Campbell along the famous Shipwreck Coast, the Poorpa Yanyeen Meerreeng Trail is inviting visitors to experience the deep cultural, historical and spiritual connection that flows through the landscape.

Poorpa Yanyeen Meerreeng means to 'travel through Country' in Keerray Woorong language.

The name was guided by the Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation with Corangamite Shire Council, acknowledging the local language and connection to Country it represents.

Poorpa Yanyeen Meerreeng offers all trail users a chance to experience a sense of place and connection as they move from one township to another.

It’s the final piece of the puzzle for the 19.3 km trail which winds through native forest, farmland, coastal gullies and wetlands, and was supported by more than $8.5 million from the Victorian Government.

The trail connects to the existing Camperdown-Timboon Rail Trail, providing almost 60 km of tracks to explore between Camperdown and Port Campbell.

Features include elevated bridges, rest stops and interpretive signage, creating a comfortable and informative environment for travellers.

The trail was constructed by more than 20 local tradespeople and opened for public use in 2023.

Since then, it’s become a hotspot for cyclists and walkers visiting the area and will be a feature of this year’s Great Victorian Bike Ride.

The influx of visitors is supporting local small businesses including Timboon Fine Ice Cream, Schulz Organic Creamery and Café and Timboon Railway Shed.

Visitors to Port Campbell can also take advantage of the revitalised town centre, which earlier this year was transformed with new outdoor dining areas, plants, outdoor furniture and art installations.

The region’s visitor economy will also benefit from the the new Twelve Apostles Visitor Experience Centre, which is currently under development.

Support for these projects is part of the Victorian Government’s record $47 billion investment in just over a decade to drive economic growth and make Victoria’s regions even better places to live, work, stay, experience, invest and study.