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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.
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...
We are so excited to be able to welcome visitors back again. Welcome you back to re-live those cherished memories of the coast,...
If you thought the 12 Apostles were going to be the only highlight of your Great Ocean Road trip, you’re going to be...
Just a two hour drive from Melbourne, Live Wire Park near Lorne is the place for people of all ages to experience an exciting...
Portland is a place for adventurous, bold and wild spirits. It’s where you go for rugged coastline, deep sea fishing, whale...
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...
Did you know that Glow Worms are really bioluminescent (aka glow in the dark) maggots of a mosquito like...
Have a dabble at a paddle! The river invites gentler adventure with canoeing and stand up paddle boarding...
Skill-up the whole fam-bam with a beginner surfing lesson. Waist-deep water, safe beach and belly-laughing family fun. Main...
Embark on the journey that resulted in one of Australia’s most infamous maritime disasters when you experience Tales of...
The Surf Coast is made up of beautiful beaches and Australian bush land. The area is famous for being a hot spot of outdoor...
Tandarook Botanic Gardens, established in 1981, are located in a part of town and on a property that has had many...
Try your luck at Mini Golf by the Sea. Located adjacent to the spectacular foreshore and beside Warrnambool’s famous...
Take a stroll along the wide, crescent-shaped sandy beach of Apollo Bay offset by a stunning backdrop of rolling green...
Anglesea is a place that’s always full of adventure and with so much more to discover, the perfect place to set your family...
Swim, surf, sun and some silliness. Warrnambool is surrounded by coastline offing a mix of protected swimming beaches, exposed...
Adrian from the Anglesea Paddle Boat and Canoe Hire is never far from the Anglesea...
Alan Marshall Discovery Trail. One of Australia’s best preserved dry craters offering commanding views of surrounding peaks on...
Anglesea is a year-round playground for the adventurous and curious. With a seemingly endless supply of spectacular beaches,...
Do you know there are glow worms in the Great Otway National Park, just 10 minutes from Lavers Hill on the Great Ocean...
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...
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...
There’s no reason why you need to leave your dog at home whilst you have all the fun! We’ve come up with some dog-friendly places along...
For some time now, Parks Victoria has hosted a free Junior Ranger program during the summer school holidays for children aged between six and...
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 yourself, you might just...
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 soon as we have more...
You may be asking yourself what to do with the kids these winter school holidays. Well, keeping your kids entertained (and dry) during the...
Visiting the Great Ocean Road region during the Victorian winter school holidays is the best remedy for tired and testy kids who need a mid-year...
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Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the Great Ocean Road region the Wadawuurung, Eastern Maar & Gunditjmara. We pay our respects to their Ancestors, 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.
