Did you know the Great Ocean Road itself was built by soldiers who returned from World War 1? Learn about the history of the diverse region, from our first people to stories of seafaring, shipwrecks and European settlement.
Your journey through the Great Ocean Road region and the roads we travel on today follow the ‘songlines’ or ancient trading...
Let the historic lighthouses guide you along the Great Ocean Road. Take in the magnificent views atop steep spiral staircases as...
Located just over 2hrs from Melbourne, the Volcanic Lakes and Plains region is a slightly hidden gem, a little off the Great...
So much more than the birthplace of the Australian Kelpie Casterton is an historic rural town situated on the banks of the...
Let the historic lighthouses guide you along the Great Ocean Road. Take in the magnificent views atop steep spiral staircases as...
Matthew Flinders notably said he had never seen a “more fearful section of coastline” — no surprise, considering the...
This UNESCO listed, ancient volcanic landscape is one of Australia’s most significant cultural heritage...
Visitors can view artefacts and displays connected to local settlement and shipwreck history. Shop for local arts and crafts,...
Cape Otway Lightstation is Australia’s most important lighthouse. The light established in 1848 is perched on towering sea...
Fossick through photos, relics and time-worn...
Cobden Pioneer Park is open to the public on the third Sunday of each month from 11am to 4pm. It is also available for hire for...
Invoke, warm nostalgia and a flood of schoolyard memories on the Alan Marshall Discovery...
For tips on how to make the most of your visit, gifts and warm local hospitality be sure to call into Courthouse Camperdown,...
A fantastic insight into Port Campbell shipwreck history by our youngest local...
Built as a tribute to the soldiers from the First World War who were engaged in the construction of the Great Ocean...
The Cobden Story is a series of signs that interpret key buildings, people and places around town. Pick up a map and see them...
The Cable Station officially opened on the 1st April 1936, it was the Victorian end of the first submarine telephone cable...
The City of Warrnambool and the Shires of Moyne and Glenelg are proud custodians of a collection of artillery pieces of heritage...
The Cobden Story is a series of signs that interpret key buildings, people and places around town. Pick up a map and see them...
Western Victoria has up to 3,000km of the most dramatic and accomplished dry stone walls in Australia, historically and...
It’s a little known fact that there are five working lightstations operating across the coastline of the Great Ocean Road region between...
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...
There’s a section of coast between Cape Otway and Port Fairy in Victoria that holds a fascinating chapter in Australian maritime history. Base...
When you visit the Cape Otway Lightstation, you’ll immediately get a sense of the wild, rugged and isolated life led by an 1800s lightstation...
‘The Country to Coast Trail’ Designed for travellers, this podcast tour connects with creative communities, absorbs local knowledge, uncovers...
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village and Museum has everything you need to know about the shipwreck history along Victoria’s south west...
Come along with our Visitor Information Centre (VIC) Tour Guide and enjoy one of the many picturesque walks around historic Port...
Come along with our Port Fairy Visitor Information Centre (VIC) Tour Guide and enjoy one of the many picturesque walks around historic Port...
We think this beautiful patch of the Great Ocean Road region between Colac and Terang makes for a great autumn road...
With a winter carpet of emerald green, morning mist on sapphire lakes, hill walking and charming historic towns you could be forgiven for thinking...
Everything tastes better when enjoyed in the stunning setting of the Volcanic Lakes and Plains. Immerse yourself in the cultural highlights of the...
Come along with our Port Fairy Information Centre (VIC) Tour Guide and enjoy one of the many picturesque walks around historic Port...
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...
It’s picnic season so grab some local goodies, a picnic blanket and some friends and hit the road (when you can)
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Sep 27
You’re never to old for rock pooling, right?
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Sep 26
Where’s your favourite lookout in the Port Campbell National Park?
Loch Ard Gorge has to be in the top three? Local Tip: See it...
Sep 22
Reminiscing about our Great Weekend in Portland.
Wander the beautifully maintained historic streets, dine at the many harbourside ...
Sep 20
Who can name these falls?
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We will give you a clue…
You start the walk to these falls at the Sheoak Picnic area.
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Sep 18
Anglesea is a year-round playground for the adventurous and curious. With a seemingly endless supply of spectacular beaches, adventure ...
Sep 16
Make sure you save this one for future reference 😜
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Sep 14
Now is the perfect time to get fit and plan your Great Ocean Walk.
Rehash - Great Weekend #11 ~ THE GREAT OCEAN WALK 🥾
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Sep 13
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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.
