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The Great Ocean Road region locals inlude kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas, platypus, koalas, glow worms, birds, seals, penguins and even the occasional migrating whale…just to name a few.
Wildlife Wonders is just up the Great Ocean Road from Apollo Bay but feels like a world away. Full of native plants and wildlife,...
Are you an avid Australian bird watcher? Well, make sure you pack your binoculars on your Great Ocean Road holiday because...
Keep your eyes peeled! The Great Ocean Road Region offers so many different wildlife experiences – on land and in water, in...
When you think of winter holiday destinations, you don’t automatically think of the beach do you? Well in Victoria, many...
The Point Addis Marine National Park features spectacular scenery above and below the water line. Featuring wide sandy beaches,...
Echidnas are commonly sighted on the edge of trails and roadside verges in search of a tasty insect treat. Their meandering...
The beautiful Otways are a paradise for a rich collection of flora and fauna and provide the visitor with lots of opportunities...
Did someone say glow worms?! Home to many favourite locals including kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas, platypus, koalas, glow...
Come and watch these cute little penguins as they waddle their way...
Middle Island is located just off the Warrnambool foreshore and has a unique tale to...
The Otways are home to many of Australia’s favourite locals including kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas, platypus, koalas,...
Southern Right Whales are commonly sighted between June and...
The soft pitter-patter of wild paws will charm you as Lorne’s coastal bushland comes to life. Koalas, swamp wallabies,...
The largest populations of Koalas are to be found in the Cape Otway National Park and Kennett River however, there are pockets...
Remember to keep a safe distance so you don’t disturb them while they are...
Observe the return to roost of the muttonbird, from September until April, from a viewing platform in the Loch Ard Gorge...
Anglesea offers a swag of wildlife encounters of the furry, feathery and fin-flapping kind. Keep your eyes peeled, your ears...
Are you feeling lucky? We are! Despite their threatened status in Victoria Southern Brown Bandicoot are often sighted in Port...
Whale watching in and around Portland is at its peak over the winter period where the coastline plays host to many of the...
Discover our marsupials, monotremes & macropods of the Port Campbell National Park and the 12 Apostles Coast and...
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 is abundant with wildlife. You can see animals in the wild or, in our case, we visited them at the Great Ocean Road...
This time of year is like a winter/spring hybrid. As things start to grow, blossom and warm up, there is still a cool breeze and a cosy feeling that...
The Great Ocean Road Wildlife Park and Dingo Awareness Centre is a park with an...
Portland is the adventure seekers paradise, feeling like you’re truly at the end of the earth. A place to get wet and wild with...
You’ve probably heard before that Lorne has 10 waterfalls within 10kms…but have you seen them all? There has never been a better time...
The Great Ocean Road is one of Australia’s most iconic and scenic coastal...
Did you know that Glow Worms are really bioluminescent (aka glow in the dark) maggots of a mosquito like...
Let’s be honest: just because adults like to look at the spectacular coastal scenery it doesn’t mean that kids will have just as much fun as the...
Take the weekend to explore Great Ocean Roads breweries and distilleries. #GreatCall
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Jan 26
Get up early and watch the sunrise over the water, salt in the air, surfers catching their first waves of the morning, all to the sound of ...
Jan 24
7 reasons to explore the Surf Coast this Summer👆🏻
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Jan 23
A truly magical place you have to see to believe. Thanks so much for sharing @the_clarkes_wild_ride 👌
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Jan 19
Now this is LIVING! ✌️
Which adventure is on your list?
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Jan 17
There are so many epic places to grab that perfect photo – here are a few faves and a few ones you may not know about!
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Jan 13
4 things to do this summer that doesn’t include the beach.
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Jan 13
The Great Ocean Road is a playground for family fun. From ziplining to bushwalking, mountain biking to horse riding there’s something fun ...
Jan 12
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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.
