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Enjoy the tranquility of a kayak, the restorative benefits of a surf or great hike, or the adrenalin rush of mountain biking downhill.
All you have to do is pick your pace.
The Great Ocean Road and surrounding areas has a wide array of courses and facilities for cyclists - whether you're a road cyclist, love the energy of mountain biking or are searching for a cruisy...
Sleep under the stars, along a river, next to the ocean (or all three) when you’re camping on and around the Great Ocean Road. From family friendly holiday parks to parking your RV in one of your...
Ocean, beach, estuary, river and lake, all within your reach with backdrops that will take your breath...
With some of the most highly rated public access courses in Australia located within the Great Ocean Road region it's little wonder many of the visitors who arrive are toting a set of golf...
From friendly forgiving beginner waves to learn on, to some of the world surfing pros' favourite surf spots - the Great Ocean Road coast is filled with opportunity. The Great Ocean Road region...
There's no better way to communicate with nature and checkout the scenery, than to lace up you comfy shoes, strap on a backpack and hit the...
The Great Ocean Road region is a natural for walking, hiking, rambling and ambling, whatever your ability or experience level. There's no better way to communicate with nature and check out the...
Diving, snorkelling, rock pooling, boogie boarding, paddle boarding and more. There's plenty of ways to get in the water around the Great Ocean...
The crater rim above the lake offers great views and a strong impression of the volcanic nature of the...
Twenty minutes east of Hamilton lies the town of Penshurst, home to the extinct volcano Mount...
Deep Lake is just 4.5km from the beautiful township of Derrinallum in South West Victoria and is located just off the Hamilton...
Wannon Falls, located in the Southern Grampians, presents a spectacular display of water flowing down the falls into a deep...
Lake Corangamite is the largest permanent salt-water lake in Australia, with a surveyed area of over 23,000...
With a winter carpet of emerald green, morning mist on sapphire lakes, hill walking and charming historic towns you could be...
Alan Marshall Discovery Trail. One of Australia’s best preserved dry craters offering commanding views of surrounding peaks on...
10/03/2023 – A section of the Camperdown-Timboon Rail Trail is temporarily closed from Merretts Road to Curdies Bridge for...
Come and experience the stunning natural surrounds of the Volcanic Lakes and Plains. Use our interactive map to plan your...
Visible from 60 kilometres in every direction, Mount Elephant dominates the landscape and now you have the chance to put yourself...
On a clear day the Grampians and Otway Ranges are easily picked from the mounted distance and direction...
Nigretta Falls is a small waterfall set in outstanding scenery. The waterfall is considered more spectacular than Wannon Falls,...
From the volcanic plains and Otway Ranges to the coast our rivers and streams traverse a landscape of lakes, conical peaks,...
Distance: 2.4km Elevation:...
Enjoy this wonderful 53km trail in parts or plan a wonderful weekend meandering through historic goldfields sites, traversing a...
Find your own space on this crystal clear volcanic lake on the southern outskirts of...
Cobden Lake is fed by Cobden Creek and has a paved walk and viewing platforms around it’s circumference. Visitors can enjoy...
Lake Purrumbete is an attractive volcanic lake that fishes well for trout and chinook salmon. With an average depth of 45m and a...
Tandarook Botanic Gardens, established in 1981, are located in a part of town and on a property that has had many...
Harman Valley Lookout showcases one of the best examples of lava flow constricted by a valley in the...
These magnificent gardens are perched above the two volcanic crater lakes of Lake Bullen Merri and Lake Gnotuk and are a...
Calling all families! Are you ready for some epic adventures and wild discoveries? Below are our picks for the best big days out for families in the...
The Great Ocean Road region is renowned for its beaches in summer but dig a little deeper and you will find iconic hikes and walking trails and...
Timboon is a picnic-ers paradise. With so much produce on offer as part of the 12 Apostles Food Artisan Trail, you can pick up an afternoon’s worth...
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...
You can visit the Great Ocean Road region at any time of year because each season brings its unique offerings. If you haven’t had the chance to...
Mountains, rivers, beaches, forests… the Great Ocean Road region has it all when it comes...
The beauty of the Great Ocean Walk is that you can choose how far you want to walk, how hard you want it to be, what you want to see…AS WELL AS...
With a mix of beaches, clifftops, farmlands, rainforests and hinterland, Great Ocean Walk is a magnificent roller coaster of...
I’ve lived in Apollo Bay my entire life and the best thing about winter on the Great Ocean Road is there’s no stopping those with a love for...
There are so many epic places to grab that perfect photo – here are a few faves and a few ones you may not know...
Adventurers Cam and Elise Greenwood spent three days on the Great Ocean Walk, starting at Blanket Bay and finishing at Johanna Beach. They were...
Local dairy, beef, ice cream and berries for lunch and seafood and local brews for supper. How does that sound? From the treetops of Timboon to the...
Need a little indulgence and a slice of big nature escapism? This four-day seaside adventure will tick all the...
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...
Time to round up the kids and head to the seaside city of FUN for the whole family in Warrnambool. A friendly and relaxed city that offers wildlife...
Warrnambool is a fantastic family-friendly destination. with bucket loads of things to do, from exciting locations to explore to wildlife and...
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village and Museum has everything you need to know about the shipwreck history along Victoria’s south west...
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...
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...
As local residents, we fall in love with Lorne every day, no matter what the...
Let us show you the secret’s of the Great Ocean Road Region. #greatcall
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Mar 21
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
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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.
