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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 scenery than to lace up your comfy shoes, strap on a backpack and hit the trail.

As well as the Great Ocean Road’s iconic walks, there are the town walks in each destination, walks that will allow you to discover Rail Trails, Museums, Historical and Heritage Listed Buildings and more. Call into a Visitor Information Centre to pick up your copy of the towns’ map and chat to a local.

There’s no better way to enjoy the coast, the countryside or the township.

Family Friendly Walks

Grab the whole family, young and old to explore one of these...

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Great Ocean Walk

Walkers of almost any ability can step on and step off sections of the Great Ocean...

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Lookout Walks

Take in those iconic views while getting in touch with...

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Other Iconic Walks

The Great Ocean Road region has a collection of absolutely bucket list iconic walks and overnight...

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Short Walks

Short walks to get you moving and to appreciate those views along the...

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Waterfall Walks

Discover the waterfall walks of the Great Ocean Road in Lorne and the Otways. With a variety of small and longer walk options suitable for family trips, hikers or just a leisurely...

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5 reasons to book a “hideaway” in Apollo Bay this Autumn.

1. It has one of Australia’s best beaches voted by ...

Mar 28

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5 reasons to book a “hideaway” in Apollo Bay this Autumn. 1. It has one of Australia’s best beaches voted by @bestaustralianbeaches 🏝️ 2. It has great local breweries and distilleries @gorbrewhouse @apollobaydistillery 🍹 3. The freshest local seafood @apollobayfishcoop @birdhouse.apollobay 🦞 4. A spectacular place to see nature in the wild @wildlifewondersaus 🐨 5. It’s a great place to base yourself and explore the Otway National Park. 🌳 STAY @marengofamilycaravan for a cosy cabin or camp site or @greatoceanroadholidays for a luxury holiday house. @visit_apollobay #visitvictoria #visitgreatoceanroad #visitmelbourne @sallysees #apollobay #greatopia

Here’s your inspiration to plan a trip to Port Fairy and Warrnambool these school holidays. 🏄‍♂️ 🚗

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Mar 27

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Here’s your inspiration to plan a trip to Port Fairy and Warrnambool these school holidays. 🏄‍♂️ 🚗 @thewharfatportfairy @minigolfwbool @iamportfairy @iamwarrnambool #visitgreatoceanroad #greatopia #visitmelbourne #visitvictoria #seeaustralia

A sneak peek as to why a road trip along the Great Ocean Road should be on your list this Autumn . 🚘 🧺 🍂 🥃

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Mar 25

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A sneak peek as to why a road trip along the Great Ocean Road should be on your list this Autumn . 🚘 🧺 🍂 🥃 @timboondistillery @visit12apostles @visitmelbourne @australia #visitgreatoceanroad #greatopia #greatoceanroad @anchorsportcampbell.com.au

Let us show you the secret’s of the Great Ocean Road Region. #greatcall

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Mar 21

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Let us show you the secret’s of the Great Ocean Road Region. #greatcall @timboondistillery @visitmelbourne @visit12apostles @wildlifewondersaus @12apostlesfoodartisans #greatsouthwestwalk @exploresurfcoast @visit_apollobay #capebridgewater #nelson @budjbimtourism @iamwarrnambool #iamportland

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

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Learn to surf on gentle rolling waves, scoot along the quiet streets to the local farmers market, swim In sheltered bays and visit a historic lighthouse. This is just a glimpse of what a getaway in Port Fairy looks like. @iamportfairy #portfairy #visitvictoria #visitmelbourne #greatoceanroad #greatopia

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

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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 formations from the beach. #visitgreatoceanroad @visit12apostles @visitmelbourne #greatopia #visitvictoria #stayclosegofurther

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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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 and rocks. The Upper Falls are a series of cascades viewed from a platform. #iamotways #greatopia #greatoceanroad #visitvictoria #visitmelbourne #greatoceanroad #stayclosegofurther @exploresurfcoast

Come for the adventure and stay for the 🌅

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Mar 10

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Come for the adventure and stay for the 🌅 #visitgreatoceanroad #greatopia #stayclosegofurther #visitmelbourne #visitvictoria

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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.