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Great Ocean Road

Australia · Victoria · 10 m

Short description of Great Ocean Road

The Great Ocean Road is one of Australia’s most spectacular scenic drives, stretching for around 240 kilometres from Torquay to Allansford along the wild southern coast of Victoria. The historic coastal route is renowned for its dramatic cliffs, picturesque beaches and striking rock formations, including the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge and London Arch in Port Campbell National Park. In Great Otway National Park, lush rainforests, towering eucalyptus forests and waterfalls dominate the landscape, while near Torquay, Bells Beach is one of Australia’s most famous surfing destinations. Built by returned soldiers after the First World War, the road combines spectacular scenery, Australian history and charming coastal towns, making it one of the world’s great coastal journeys.

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Recommended length of stay

Minimum1 day
Optimal2 days
Maximum3 days

Travel seasons at a glance

Best time to visit: December – February

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All highlights and sightsBeta

  1. Twelve Apostles
  2. Great Ocean Road Scenic Drive
  3. Loch Ard Gorge
  4. Gibson Steps
  5. Great Otway National Park
  6. London Bridge
  7. The Grotto
  8. Bay of Islands
  9. The Arch
  10. Bay of Martyrs
  11. Cape Otway Lightstation
  12. Great Ocean Walk(Multi-day trip)
  13. Bells Beach
  14. Apollo Bay
  15. Lorne
  16. Teddy's Lookout
  17. Memorial Arch at Eastern View
  18. Split Point Lighthouse
  19. Erskine Falls
  20. Hopetoun Falls
  21. Triplet Falls
  22. Beauchamp Falls
  23. Maits Rest Rainforest Walk
  24. Melba Gully
  25. Kennett River Koalas
  26. Lake Elizabeth
  27. Lake Elizabeth Platypus Watching
  28. Johanna Beach
  29. Wreck Beach
  30. Port Campbell
  31. Port Campbell National Park
  32. Bay of Islands Coastal Park
  33. Humpback & Southern Right Whale Watching (May - September)

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