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The Great Ocean Road region offers so many different wildlife experiences – on land and in water in their natural habitat or ready made opportunities to get up close to the native fauna.
From Torquay to Portland and beyond there are literally hundreds of bay and ocean beaches to choose from, and they are magnificent all year round. In summer they act as a cool retreat, while in...
Incredible coastal and inland national parks including the famous Great Otway National Park and Port Campbell National Park amongst...
Beautiful lakes and rivers are scattered throughout the Great Ocean Road region, each with their own unique...
Trails that lead to waterfalls, lookouts, iconic ocean vistas and volcanic plains. The diverse landscape of the Great Ocean Road region is just waiting to be...
With its diverse terrain and coastal margin, the entire Great Ocean Road region is a natural for waterfalls. Typically they offer shady respite from summer days and walkable access through forest...
Each year, the coastline plays host to 25 different species of migrating whales, including Southern Right Whales, Humpback Whales, Blue Whales and Orcas. Try the Winter Whale Trail from the 12...
Find your own space on this crystal clear volcanic lake on the southern outskirts of...
Picturesque sand bottomed Lake Tooliorook is located 5km from Lismore. The lake offers good fishing and boating amenity and...
Tucked away just off the Hamilton Highway with entry via Cox Street, the Penshurst Wetland Gardens are located within the...
Enjoy the views over Victoria’s largest permanent inland lake. Look over to the west and you will see scattered volcanic...
Cobden Lake is fed by Cobden Creek and has a paved walk and viewing platforms around it’s circumference. Visitors can enjoy...
Deep Lake is just 4.5km from the beautiful township of Derrinallum in South West Victoria and is located just off the Hamilton...
Tandarook Botanic Gardens, established in 1981, are located in a part of town and on a property that has had many...
Lake Corangamite is the largest permanent salt-water lake in Australia, with a surveyed area of over 23,000...
These magnificent gardens are perched above the two volcanic crater lakes of Lake Bullen Merri and Lake Gnotuk and are a...
The unique volcanic landscape in south-western Victoria was most likely formed from about two million years ago, when lava flowed...
The crater rim above the lake offers great views and a strong impression of the volcanic nature of the...
As residents of the area, how lucky we are to be used to the sight of rolling green hills, quaint towns and dramatic...
Lake Purrumbete is an attractive volcanic lake that fishes well for trout and chinook salmon. With an average depth of 45m and a...
With over 30 species of birds living in the wetlands, Yatmerone is a popular bird-watching area providing a place where visitors...
A visit to the Great Ocean Road region during the Easter holidays will keep you busy. Whether you are a solo traveler seeking an active adventure,...
The Great Ocean Road is one of Australia’s most epic road trips, and a visit to Victoria would not be complete without spending some time in...
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...
The Great Ocean Road region, from Torquay to Nelson and inland to places like Casterton and Colac, has some of the beautiful and diverse scenery in...
When I feel like it’s time to clear the cobwebs, I like to explore new places, commune with nature and re-centre myself. This time, I chose the...
These massive rock formations, carved from the crashing waves and weather elements are big, beautiful and display the most magnificent colors that...
Spending time in nature on the Great Ocean Road at any time of the year is good for the soul. Here are six top spots revealed by a Parks Victoria...
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...
Michael D Smith, is the Area Chief Ranger for Shipwreck Coast and Hinterland, Parks Victoria. Find out about his top tips for exploring the...
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...
Travel writer Silke was thrilled to find a dormant volcano near Warrnambool and to discover more about its geology and resident...
If you’ve set up base in Portland for your summer holiday, you should know that there are some great inland day trips you can take to mix up your...
This stretch of the Great Ocean Road is much less visited than the icons to the east but rewards the intrepid traveller with some incredible sights...
The Otways is enchanting, captivating, picturesque and just two hours west of Melbourne. If you’ve only got 48-hours to spend in the area,...
Warrnambool is a fantastic family-friendly destination. with bucket loads of things to do, from exciting locations to explore to wildlife and...
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...
The entirety of the Surf Coast region is renowned for its pristine environment and there’s a strong local culture that has created...
Aireys Inlet, a gorgeous coastal hamlet, gateway to the peaceful curves of the Great Ocean Road and the dramatic nature of the Great Otway National...
The team at Great Ocean Road Escapes are all locals, so it’s only natural that they suggest their favourite places to eat, shop and explore to...
Aireys Inlet is one of my favorite destinations on the Great Ocean Road. It’s under 2 hours from Melbourne (even less from Ballarat) and I can...
As residents of the area, how lucky we are to be used to the sight of rolling green hills, quaint towns and dramatic...
It is hard to drive past Tower Hill Reserve on the highway from Warrnambool to Port Fairy and not be...
Learn to surf on gentle rolling waves, scoot along the quiet streets to the local farmers market, swim In sheltered bays and visit a ...
Mar 20
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 ...
Mar 17
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...
Mar 15
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Mar 10
Where will the weekend take you? 🚗
What about Lorne? Lorne offers the perfect place for romance – oceanfront fine dining, ...
Mar 10
Many people are familiar with the Great Ocean Road but less know that the region is full of reasons to get out of the car and into a pair of...
Mar 5
It’s time to hit the road for one of our Autumn events. Here’s a few to check out 👇
1. @portfairyfolkfestival presenting ...
Mar 3
We’ll let you in on a little secret…. Summer might be over but Autumn is perfect for hiking, surfing, boating, sandcastle building, ...
Feb 28
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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.
