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 winter a wonderful backdrop to witness with big swell.
It may be tempting to jump in anywhere along the coast, but we advise it’s best to look for the yellow and red beach flags. They signify that there are lifesavers around looking after you and your family, at patrolled beaches. You can help by swimming between the flags and being conscious of beach safety.
The Great Ocean Road is one of the best road trip destinations in Australia, and for good reason. With its stunning coastline,...
With miles of sandcastle real estate, lagoons for snorkelling and rock pools teeming with wildlife, the beaches of the Great...
With an international reputation as one of Australia’s best surf beaches, Bells Beach is an amazing spot — either in the...
Anybody who has ever backed a trailer needs to have a look at this ramp. Lots of offshore stacks are visible in this sheltered...
Anglesea has a myriad of options for walking with your pooch — from on leash tracks to off leash beach runs! Anglesea has it...
A holidays destination for the whole family… including...
Poetic or historic? Are the stacks martyred; sentinels guarding the land from the bold affront of the Southern Ocean or reference...
For an entirely unique experience, and one to tick off the bucket list, why not try seeing the coast from the sky? Apollo Bay...
Port Campbell Bay presents a gently sloping family friendly profile sheltered from the bulk of Southern Ocean swell. Waters...
The Great Ocean Road is one of Australia’s most iconic and scenic coastal...
Take a stroll along the wide, crescent-shaped sandy beach of Apollo Bay offset by a stunning backdrop of rolling green...
It is impossible to walk these trails and not be moved by the powers of nature that have shaped and the shipwreck history that...
Croft’s Bay is a long pretty bay that is generally sheltered from Ocean Swell by offshore reef and a collection of smaller...
Swim, surf, sun and some silliness. Warrnambool is surrounded by coastline offing a mix of protected swimming beaches, exposed...
Beaches to the immediate west of Peterborough Township are characterized by sheltered coves, grottos and offshore...
Skill-up the whole fam-bam with a beginner surfing lesson. Waist-deep water, safe beach and belly-laughing family fun. Main...
The meandering course of the Gellibrand River finds the sea beneath the bold headland of Pt Ronald. Wild and untamed;...
Prepare to be amazed by the magnitude of the cliff-line and offshore stacks. The sheer scale of natural sculpting evident at this...
This coastal park has outstanding ocean views and geological features. Sheer cliffs and rock stacks dominate the bays, and...
Aireys Inlet is located on the Great Ocean Road around 90 minutes from Melbourne via the Princes Freeway. A nature-lovers wonderland in its own...
Are you looking for somewhere peaceful and tranquil to stay whilst you explore the raw and rugged 12 Apostles region? Somewhere you’re guaranteed...
Our final stop on the Great Ocean Road was a beautiful one when we...
It’s amazing how transformative a few days by the sea can be. A weekend in Lorne full of fresh air, stunning views, saltwater and sunshine,...
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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.
