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For kids young and old, there is plenty to try on and around the Great Ocean Road whether it’s learning something new, going on an adventure, tiring the kids out on a hike or just some good old fish and chips on the beach.
Family friendly adventures from ziplining to bushwalking, mountain biking or horse riding – the Great Ocean Road is a playground for family fun.
Let the family ‘Choose their own adventure’ these school holidays with a road trip along the Great Ocean Road. Explore sandy...
The perfect Father’s Day surprise awaits behind every twist and turn of the Great Ocean Road – home to Victoria’s most...
Take the kids on adventure activities around the Great Ocean...
Our handy guide will help you plan your stay, along with burning off some energy between car rides and meal stops whilst on your...
With two seaside towns to explore the young, and the young at heart are sure to have a great weekend in Port Fairy and...
All ages adventures where the forest meets the...
Wildlife Wonders is just up the Great Ocean Road from Apollo Bay but feels like a world away. Full of native plants and wildlife,...
Anglesea is a natural playground for families that just want to have...
With miles of sandcastle real estate, lagoons for snorkelling and rock pools teeming with wildlife, the beaches of the Great...
Sweet and delicious. Each season brings its own delights to the Great Ocean Road region, particularly when it comes to fresh...
For some time now, Parks Victoria has hosted a free Junior Ranger program during the summer school holidays for children aged...
Staying on a farm is a unique way to holiday! Not only do you have lots of fresh air, open space and cute farm animals to...
Because your dog needs a holiday too! It’s been a tough year, and while many of us are at home planning where we’ll go as...
You may be asking yourself what to do with the kids these winter school holidays. Well, keeping your kids entertained (and...
Visiting the Great Ocean Road region during the Victorian winter school holidays is the best remedy for tired and testy kids who...
Just a two hour drive from Melbourne, Live Wire Park near Lorne is the place for people of all ages to experience an exciting...
Play your way through the region! Which towns have great playgrounds? Well, most actually, but here’s a selection of some...
This UNESCO listed, ancient volcanic landscape is one of Australia’s most significant cultural heritage...
There are many great options for fun activities for kids of all ages in Apollo Bay! With a great range of attractions there...
Western Victoria has up to 3,000km of the most dramatic and accomplished dry stone walls in Australia, historically and...
Skill-up the whole fam-bam with a beginner surfing lesson. Waist-deep water, safe beach and belly-laughing family fun. Main...
Try your luck at Mini Golf by the Sea. Located adjacent to the spectacular foreshore and beside Warrnambool’s famous...
From fairground rides for little ones to indoor rock climbing for bigger kids, and wildlife encounters fit for all ages, Geelong and the Bellarine...
Whether you’re searching for outdoorsy activities or a family-friendly treat, here are 11 of the best activities to try on your next Great Ocean...
Travelling with your family is a great opportunity to slow down, spend more quality time together and explore the fantastic local towns throughout...
The perfect addition to your weekend plans. Running every Saturday...
Do you know there are glow worms in the Great Otway National Park, just 10 minutes from Lavers Hill on the Great Ocean...
Need to enthuse your teenager to come along on the family holiday? Here’s a super cool adventure in the Otways that the entire family can...
There are so many activities for families to do throughout the Great Ocean Road region, but we’ve picked out our top 7 to get you...
It’s a little known fact that there are five working lightstations operating across the coastline of the Great Ocean Road region between...
As a budget-conscious family, finding lots of free family activities in the Great Ocean Region was the highlight of the September school...
What if we said you can see a scattering of extinct volcanoes, crater lakes and forests all within 100 kilometres of each other? Would you believe...
Winter is secretly one of the most spectacular times to visit the Great Ocean Road, and yes, there is plenty to do even when it’s raining! Here are...
The Great Ocean Road region is abundant with wildlife. You can see animals in the wild or, in our case, we visited them at the Great Ocean Road...
Time to round up the kids and head to the seaside city of FUN for the whole family in Warrnambool. A friendly and relaxed city that offers wildlife...
Warrnambool is a fantastic family-friendly destination. with bucket loads of things to do, from exciting locations to explore to wildlife and...
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village and Museum has everything you need to know about the shipwreck history along Victoria’s south west...
There’s lots to see, do and experience in Warrnambool, so we’ve hand-picked a few essential need-to-knows to settle you into your beach...
It is hard to drive past Tower Hill Reserve on the highway from Warrnambool to Port Fairy and not be...
The Great Ocean Road is one of the most iconic Australian landmarks. Visitors from all around the world are familiar with the rugged and heavily...
Why not tell the crew you’re going to climb a mountain? And when we say mountain we actually mean...
Turn the ‘out of office’ on and leave the high heels at home. Join the simple life with sand between your toes, sunshine on your back and fresh...
Adrian from the Anglesea Paddle Boat and Canoe Hire is never far from the Anglesea...
Anglesea is a year-round playground for the adventurous and curious. With a seemingly endless supply of spectacular beaches, adventure activities and...
Looking for things to do between Lorne and Apollo Bay? things to do between Warrnambool and Apollo Bay? or things to do between Colac and Apollo...
Looking for the best things to do in Apollo Bay for families? Below we have put together a list of the top 10 things to do in Apollo Bay with...
Our guide to dining out this Spring:
1. @the_coast_anglesea for it’s native flavours 🤤
2. @lacantina_commonground pasta, ...
Oct 2
The Great Ocean Road has many locations and activities that make it perfect for a romantic getaway. When’s your next adventure?
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Sep 29
Want to chase waterfalls this weekend? #GreatCall
#Greatopia #visitgreatoceanroad #visitmelbourne #visitvictoria ...
Sep 26
One week down one week to go….. What will you get up to next?
Here’s some ideas:
⛳️ Challenge yourselves with some ...
Sep 25
So long as your dog is on a lead, there are plenty of walks and hikes you can do together along the Great Ocean Road here are some of our ...
Sep 22
Let the family ‘choose their own adventure’ these school holidays with a road trip along the Great Ocean Road!
...
Sep 20
Did someone say school holidays…?
There’s so much to do along the Great Ocean Road what are you waiting for?
Sep 18
Australia’s most important lighthouse, @capeotwaylighthouse is now open!
Purchase tickets upon arrival, with Spring opening hours ...
Sep 16
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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.
