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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 stroll.

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Waterfalls of the Great Ocean Road

With its diverse terrain and coastal margin, the entire Great Ocean Road region is a natural for waterfalls. Typically they offer...

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Lorne

Waterfalls around Lorne

With 10 waterfalls within 10km of Lorne and over 60km of marked tracks, there is plentiful time to indulge in the quiet that...

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Lorne

Phantom Falls

Discover the delights of Phantom Falls with it’s 15 metre rock façade, waterfall and beautiful natural...

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Lorne

Lower and Upper Kalimna Falls

Discover the stunning Kalimna Falls and their spectacular surrounds, with cascading water and magnificent forest...

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Otways

Otways Hikes

There are Otways hikes for almost any ability so it is an ideal destination for everyone. And being a cool temperate rainforest...

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Otways

Waterfalls in the Otways

Hopetoun Falls has a viewing platform 20 metres from the carpark which offers spectacular views of the falls as they crash...

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Lorne

Erskine Falls

The Otway National Park is filled with magnificent waterfalls, but only a handful are as stunning as Erskine Falls. These popular...

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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

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Mar 10

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Where will the weekend take you? 🚗

What about Lorne? Lorne offers the perfect place for romance – oceanfront fine dining, ...

Mar 10

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Where will the weekend take you? 🚗 What about Lorne? Lorne offers the perfect place for romance – oceanfront fine dining, boutique shopping and sidewalk cafes – all alongside the sparkling waters of Louttit Bay…..Oh and if you’re up for a little more adventure you can checkout @livewirepark or go on a walk to one of the many Otways waterfalls. Accommodation tip; Try @eluxaccommodation 👌 #visitvictoria #visitmelbourne #greatoceanroad #visitgreatoceanroad #australia

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

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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 hiking boots 🥾. On offer are some of the most scenic strolls in Australia! @auswalkingco_ #twelveapostleslodgewalk #visitgreatoceanroad #greatoceanwalk #greatsouthwestwalk #surfcoastwalk @visit12apostles @visit_apollobay @exploresurfcoast

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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It’s time to hit the road for one of our Autumn events. Here’s a few to check out 👇 1. @portfairyfolkfestival presenting international and national artists in a four day festival of music, arts and culture. 🎵 2. @ripcurlprobellsbeach the longest running event in competitive surfing 🏄‍♀️ 3. @aireysinletmusicfest featuring Ella Hooper headlining a cracking line-up of home grown talent. 🎸 4. @crayfestportcampbell celebrates the coast, community, volunteers, primary producers, local produce, and sustainability. 🦞 5. Ever wanted to run along the Great Ocean Road? It’s not too late to sign up for the @greatoceanroadrunfest 🏃‍♀️ #visitgreatoceanroad #visitmelbourne #visitvictoria #greatoceanroad #events @safari.global 📸

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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.