The Great Ocean Road is your go-to spot for the best outdoor activities in Victoria. If you’re looking for your next hobby or love being outdoors, you’ll find relaxing walks in nature and surfing, biking, or fishing are just the tip of the iceberg, so there’s something for everyone in our outdoor activity guides.
If surfing is your thing, or you’ve always wanted to give it a go, the coastline offers world-class surfing spots and for those less keen on the water there are plenty of scenic hiking trails through rainforests and along rugged cliffs.
For adrenaline junkies, take on the thrilling zip-line courses high above the trees or pick up serious speed mountain biking downhill. Look for more adventurous things to do in Victoria and start planning your next adventure today.
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...
See the Great Ocean Road at your own pace. Plan your route, follow an itinerary or make it up as you go. Driving the Great Ocean Road is an experience like no...
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 has...
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...
About 35,000 years ago, a volcano (now known as Tower Hill) erupted, showering the surrounding land with ash, and subsequently...
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...
Embark on the journey that resulted in one of Australia’s most infamous maritime disasters when you experience Tales of...
Hopkins Falls are set in lush dairy country. They make an ideal picnic, fishing and walking spot, with gas BBQs and toilets...
Known for its ferocity, the Southern Ocean produces waves year-round. While many of the exposed breaks west of Cape Otway are...
Time: 3.5 hours return. Duration: 7.5 kilometres. Difficulty:...
There’s lots to see, do and experience in Warrnambool, so we’ve hand-picked a few essential need-to-knows to settle...
AquaZone boasts 4 state of the art indoor pools including an 8 lane 25m pool, program pool, leisure pool with ‘beach...
The Middle Island Maremma Project is a unique environmental program that uses a special breed of Maremma dogs to protect...
Warrnambool is home to a world class BMX track capable of hosting major competitions and providing a top training base for elite...
As a local kid that grew up in Warrnambool, I’ve now got kids of my own here, and it’s fair to say this place has so many...
Try your luck at Mini Golf by the Sea. Located adjacent to the spectacular foreshore and beside Warrnambool’s famous...
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village and Museum has everything you need to know about the shipwreck history along Victoria’s...
Warrnambool is a fantastic family-friendly destination. with bucket loads of things to do, from exciting locations to explore to...
Ahhh the tall tales that are shared after a fishing expedition from the ones that got away, to the reason that the ones that...
Through the years the Warrnambool Gardens have remained an important part of the life of the...
Stroll the streets and shores of South Warrnambool and you will walk in the footsteps of the earliest aboriginal inhabitants and...
The Lake Pertobe Adventure Playground is paradise for kids with giant slides, flying foxes, a maze and boat rides. There are...
Swim, surf, sun and some silliness. Warrnambool is surrounded by coastline offing a mix of protected swimming beaches, exposed...
Dogs must be on a leash in all public places unless declared ‘’off leash’’ and pick up bags must be carried and used. A...
It’s never been easier to get out and spend the day on two wheels along the trails of the Great Ocean Road region. With bike hire, tours, and 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...
Even though it doesn’t have a name yet, the trail from Timboon to Port Campbell is now open and is being enjoyed by many happy trail...
Need a little indulgence and a slice of big nature escapism? This four-day Greatopian 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...
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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.
