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...
Explore some of our favourite spots or try something new. We’ve put together our top 25 experiences to get you started –...
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’re an outdoors person and love fishing and surfing, here are Jack Murphy’s top 10 places that he found between...
If you thought the 12 Apostles were going to be the only highlight of your Great Ocean Road trip, you’re going to be...
Emblazoned with scenery ranking among Australia’s most spectacular, the Great Ocean Road is a creative paradise for novice and...
Portland is a place for adventurous, bold and wild spirits. It’s where you go for rugged coastline, deep sea fishing, whale...
Victoria is regarded as Australia’s premier rail trail state, and the Great Ocean Road region certainly has its...
Here are our top tried and tested tips to spot yourself a whale this...
This UNESCO listed, ancient volcanic landscape is one of Australia’s most significant cultural heritage...
The Port Campbell National Park ranges from Princetown to Peterborough. Photographs of these historic sites have long...
As the warmer months are windswept aside for the cool change and wild shores of winter, we’re taking the heat off the Great...
Want to know where to see wildlife in Victoria? The Great Ocean Road is home to some amazing wildlife from koalas to whales,...
Located 150km from Melbourne, Lorne is a picture-perfect surf town that backs onto the Otway National Park – home to over...
There is an abundance of wildlife along the Great Ocean Road. Creatures that live within our vast natural habitats include...
Through the years the Warrnambool Gardens have remained an important part of the life of the...
This coastal park has outstanding ocean views and geological features. Sheer cliffs and rock stacks dominate the bays, and...
Enjoy the views over Victoria’s largest permanent inland lake. Look over to the west and you will see scattered volcanic...
A visit to the Great Ocean Road region during the Easter holidays will keep you so busy you will work off those Easter Eggs in no time! Whether you...
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...
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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.
