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Mountain Bike Trails of the Great Ocean Road

It’s never been easier to get out and spend the day on two wheels along the trails of the Great Ocean Road region. With...

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Top 5 days out for families on the Great Ocean Road

Calling all families! Are you ready for some epic adventures and wild discoveries? Below are our picks for the best big days out...

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Ways to indulge in the Great Ocean Road region

Whether it’s a special occasion, a weekend away with friends or just a bit of solo time-out, here we’ve listed some of our...

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Top 7 things to do these Easter Holidays around the Great Ocean Road

A visit to the Great Ocean Road region during the Easter holidays will keep you so busy you will work off those Easter Eggs in no...

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Find fun outdoors this Autumn

The Great Ocean Road region is renowned for its beaches in summer but dig a little deeper and you will find iconic hikes and...

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Why Get Married On The Great Ocean Road

The Great Ocean Road is one of the most beautiful and romantic destinations in Australia, making it the perfect location for a...

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Valentines Getaway on The Great Ocean Road

Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to celebrate love and create unforgettable memories with your partner. And what...

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Why Honeymoon On The Great Ocean Road?

As newlyweds, choosing the perfect destination for your honeymoon can be overwhelming. With so many beautiful locations to choose...

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Why The Great Ocean Road Is Perfect For Digital Nomads

With the rise of remote work, becoming a digital nomad is more commonplace. Those who are afforded a fully remote workplace are...

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3 Reasons To Drive The Great Ocean Road

The Great Ocean Road is one of the best road trip destinations in Australia, and for good reason. With its stunning coastline,...

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Guide To Fine Dining On The Great Ocean Road

The Great Ocean Road offers some of the most unique gourmet experiences in all of Australia. You’ll be delighted to find a...

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Warrnambool

Guns & Cannon along Victoria's South West Coastline

The City of Warrnambool and the Shires of Moyne and Glenelg are proud custodians of a collection of artillery pieces of heritage...

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Moyjil / Point Ritchie

About 35,000 years ago, a volcano (now known as Tower Hill) erupted, showering the surrounding land with ash, and subsequently...

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Adelaide to Melbourne via the Great Ocean Road: The Inland Route

Next time you’re planning a trip from the southeastern corner of South Australia across the border through South-West Victoria,...

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12 Apostles

Top 5 Places to view the unique geology of Port Campbell National Park

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View of the Razorback with the coastline, rock formations and a rainbow in the background
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8 Geological facts about Port Campbell National Park that you may not know

The iconic coastal features of Port Campbell National Park on Victoria’s Great Ocean Road are among Australia’s most visited...

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Timboon, the perfect picnic spot!

Timboon is a picnic-ers paradise. With so much produce on offer as part of the 12 Apostles Food Artisan Trail, you can pick up an...

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Luxe getaway ASAP? Great call!

It’s time to ‘re-treat’ yourself with a relaxing visit to a seaside sanctuary as you make your way along one of the...

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A road trip for the Winter holidays? Great call!

You might have enjoyed a road trip along the Great Ocean Road in Summer, but have you experienced one in Winter? Wake up from...

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Cultural experiences at Budj Bim

Your journey through the Great Ocean Road region and the roads we travel on today follow the ‘songlines’ or ancient trading...

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Road trip with Mum this Mother’s Day? Great call!

Pair adventure with indulgence this Mother’s Day with a road trip along the Great Ocean Road. The stunning coastline offers...

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Show we me the secrets of the region. Great call!

Hidden treasures await behind every twist and turn of the Great Ocean Road. This secret-revealing journey reveals some of the...

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Want to chase lighthouses this weekend? Great call!

Let the historic lighthouses guide you along the Great Ocean Road. Take in the magnificent views atop steep spiral staircases as...

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Let’s make it a golf weekend? Great call!

Plan your own golf tour at the idyllic courses on the Great Ocean Road. Pack the clubs and set off on one of the world’s most...

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5 reasons to book a “hideaway” in Apollo Bay this Autumn. 

1. It has one of Australia’s best beaches voted by @bestaustralianbeaches 🏝️ 
2. It has great local breweries and distilleries @gorbrewhouse @apollobaydistillery 🍹 
3. The freshest local seafood @apollobayfishcoop @birdhouse.apollobay 🦞 
4. A spectacular place to see nature in the wild @wildlifewondersaus 🐨 
5. It’s a great place to base yourself and explore the Otway National Park. 🌳 

STAY @marengofamilycaravan for a cosy cabin or camp site or @greatoceanroadholidays for a luxury holiday house. 

@visit_apollobay #visitvictoria #visitgreatoceanroad #visitmelbourne @sallysees #apollobay #greatopia
Here’s your inspiration to plan a trip to Port Fairy and Warrnambool these school holidays. 🏄‍♂️ 🚗 

@thewharfatportfairy @minigolfwbool @iamportfairy @iamwarrnambool #visitgreatoceanroad #greatopia #visitmelbourne #visitvictoria #seeaustralia
A sneak peek as to why a road trip along the Great Ocean Road should be on your list this Autumn . 🚘 🧺 🍂 🥃

@timboondistillery @visit12apostles @visitmelbourne @australia #visitgreatoceanroad #greatopia #greatoceanroad @anchorsportcampbell.com.au
Let us show you the secret’s of the Great Ocean Road Region. #greatcall 

@timboondistillery @visitmelbourne @visit12apostles @wildlifewondersaus @12apostlesfoodartisans #greatsouthwestwalk @exploresurfcoast @visit_apollobay #capebridgewater #nelson @budjbimtourism @iamwarrnambool #iamportland
Learn to surf on gentle rolling waves, scoot along the quiet streets to the local farmers market, swim In sheltered bays and visit a historic lighthouse. This is just a glimpse of what a getaway in Port Fairy looks like. 

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Never gets old. 📍Gibson Steps truly is a magical place. Check the tides to feel like a tiny person as you marvel at these giant rock formations from the beach. 

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The Lower Falls are not large, but you can get behind them and look out through the falling water to the large pool surrounded by mossy logs and rocks. The Upper Falls are a series of cascades viewed from a platform.

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Come for the adventure and stay for the 🌅

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Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the Great Ocean Road region the Wadawurrung, Eastern Maar & Gunditjmara. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging. We recognise and respect their unique cultural heritage and the connection to their traditional lands. We commit to building genuine and lasting partnerships that recognise, embrace and support the spirit of reconciliation, working towards self-determination, equity of outcomes and an equal voice for Australia’s first people.