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World reknowned for its scenic drives aound the magnificent coastline of Victoria's south-west. The road runs 300 kilometres from the surfside town of Torquay, just south of Geelong through to Peterborough which is just east of Warrnambool. A winding road that takes you along cliff tops and breathtaking headlands, down to the edge of the beaches and across river estuaries and lush rainforests with beautiful scenery at every turn. From Torquay the road takes you inland but not far from the coastal edge. A quick detour to Jan Juc and Bells Beach to see some of the worlds best surf is a must. On reaching Anglesea the road starts its winding path along beach edges of the Southern Ocean. Aireys Inlet has the Split Point Lighthouse to guide you to its beautiful borders and should be a stop on your journey. |
Great Ocean Road Hotel Accommodation Best Buys The hotel offers guestrooms that are tastefully decorated and skilfully furnished with several modern amenities to ensure you a comfortable stay. Situated just 300 metres walk from the Corio Bay, the Geelong Motor Inn and Serviced Apartments is very close to the city centre, Great Ocean Road as well as the restaurants. Mantra Erskine Beach Resort is located on absolute beachfront, in the historic seaside town of Lorne along the famous Great Ocean Road. Under two hours' drive from Melbourne, the resort is nestled between the crystal clear water of Louttit Bat and the Otway Hinterland. Mantra Erskine Beach Resort is located on absolute beachfront, in Lorne along the famous Great Ocean Road. Located only 150 metres off Apollo Bay's picturesque main beach it is an easy 400 metre walk to the shopping and restaurant strip. Apollo Bay is the logical centre point along the Great Ocean Road & Shipwreck Coast for assorted day trips to various attractions including historical sites and national parks. We offer refined, hospitable & friendly service. Quest Warrnambool's superbly appointed serviced apartments ensure your Warrnambool experience is a stylish and comfortable one.The property offers a range of studio,one, two and three bedroom apartments each featuring separate living & dining areas, fully equipped kitchen and private laundry (excluding studios). |
Lorne is your next port of call and is the main centre in the region offering everything a beach resort town can.
Between Lorne and Apollo Bay is some of the most picturesque scenery on the Great Ocean Road. The highway is carved into sheer cliffs dropping away to give spectacular views of the waves crashing onto the rocks below. Once past Apollo Bay you wind through the centre of the Otway National Park allowing you to take in the pristine rainforest before returning to the waters edge once again. This takes you the entire length of Port Campbell National Park. This is where you view the rock formations known as the Twelve Apostles - thousands of years in the making. Keep driving and you will reach the seaside towns of Warrnambool, Port Fairy, Portland and Nelson where you can swim, surf, watch for whales, take in some history or just relax. |
 Apollo Bay Around 180 kms from Melbourne on the Great Ocean Road is the popular seaside resort of Apollo Bay. It is nestled in the the foothills of the Otway Ranges . The local population is around 2,000 which swells with incoming visitors. The town has a crescent shaped sandy beach, great for swimming with a magnificent backdrop of the green Otway hills. In the nearby ranges you can visit waterfalls, national and state parks and abundant wildlife. |
 AngleseaAnglesea is round 40 kms from Geelong or 20 kms past Torquay along the Great Ocean Road. Anglesea is a very popular surfing destination with patrolled beaches during summer Anglesea offers an ideal holiday by the sea at any time of year. |
 GeelongOverlooking Corio bay, Geelong offers waterfront views in luxury accommodation with many restaurants situated on the waters edge. No visit to Geelong would be complete without a walk (or cycle) along the wide paths that lead the length of the many beaches finishing at Eastern Beach (a large enclosed swimming pool extending into the bay with dining and park facilities) and the Geelong Botanical Gardens. |
 LorneLorne has an upmarket atmosphere of specialty shopping, great cafes and scenic accommodation. It makes Lorne a busy and sought after destination. A large town for a seaside destination, Lorne stretches some distance offering pleasant walks along the beach or the paths above the roadside. Quite a hilly town it is not hard to get accommodation with great ocean views even a few streets back from the waters edge. |
 Port Fairy Port Fairy is probably most famous nowadays for the "Port Fairy Folk Festival" held every year in March. The township is around 28 kms west of Warrnambool on what is called the "Shipwreck Coast". Fortunately due to little economic development after 1900 the old word character has remained leaving many of the old buildings in original condition. |
 TorquayTorquay the gateway to the Great Ocean Road. For decades Torquay and the surrounding beaches of Jan Juc and Bell's Beach has been a mecca for surfers and swimmers wanting to catch the perfect wave. This is the place to buy all your surfing needs with discount outlets a plenty. There's no shortage of shopping in Torquay with supermarkets, clothing and speciality shops. |
| Warrnambool Warrnambool is around 270 kms from Melbourne travelling along the Great Ocean Road . It has a population around 30, 000 and is the only city on the Shipwreck Coast. Warrnambool is Victoria's southern right whale nursery with the visiting whales seen at Logan's Beach every May to October sometimes seen only 100 metres off the shore. With a proud history of seafaring, Warrnambool puts it on show at the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum. |