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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.
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...
Cape Otway Lightstation is Australia’s most important lighthouse. The light established in 1848 is perched on towering sea...
Discover ten historical points of interest on a walk through the Apollo Bay...
The Heytesbury Settlement Historic Park is located on the banks of Simpson Lake and commemorates the development of the...
Find your own space on this crystal clear volcanic lake on the southern outskirts of...
The completed 34km Camperdown to Timboon trail is a wonderful family adventure, dotted with statuesque trestle bridges and...
Wander to Battery Hill to discover historic cannons and explore the history of 19th-century maritime rescue equipment at the...
For tips on how to make the most of your visit, gifts and warm local hospitality be sure to call into Courthouse Camperdown,...
Invoke, warm nostalgia and a flood of schoolyard memories on the Alan Marshall Discovery...
The building of the Great Ocean Road is a story of resolve and conquest over adversity, and a triumph of great Aussie spirit...
The Cable Station officially opened on the 1st April 1936, it was the Victorian end of the first submarine telephone cable...
The highly photographable anchors of the Marie Gabrielle and Fiji provide haunting reminders of the power of the ocean and the...
Fossick through photos, relics and time-worn...
Built as a tribute to the soldiers from the First World War who were engaged in the construction of the Great Ocean...
The Great Ocean Road is a permanent memorial to those who lost their lives whilst fighting in World War 1, carved in rock; it...
Take a trip back in time and explore a virtual historic tour of Port...
‘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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Cobden Story is a series of signs that interpret key buildings, people and places around town. Pick up a map and see them...
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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.
