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For kids young and old, there is plenty to try on and around the Great Ocean Road whether it’s learning something new, going on an adventure, tiring the kids out on a hike or just some good old fish and chips on the beach.
Family friendly adventures from ziplining to bushwalking, mountain biking or horse riding – the Great Ocean Road is a playground for family fun.
Anglesea is a year-round playground for the adventurous and curious. With a seemingly endless supply of spectacular beaches,...
Anglesea is a place that’s always full of adventure and with so much more to discover, the perfect place to set your family...
Have a dabble at a paddle! The river invites gentler adventure with canoeing and stand up paddle boarding...
I am the burn of hot chips against the roof of your mouth. I don’t believe in...
Fun with the kids on the Great Ocean...
Find out where can you walk your dog and which beaches are dog allowed on in...
Recently I took my family on a weekend getaway like we had never experienced before. We live in Melbourne and love the idea of...
Have a go and build confidence in the shallow estuary waters, small swells or calmness of the Anglesea River – perfect...
I am your first adventure. Every day is time to play and it’s always better when we’re...
Is your school or community group planning a getaway in regional...
Skill-up the whole fam-bam with a beginner surfing lesson. Waist-deep water, safe beach and belly-laughing family fun. Main...
The Surf Coast is made up of beautiful beaches and Australian bush land. The area is famous for being a hot spot of outdoor...
Adrian from the Anglesea Paddle Boat and Canoe Hire is never far from the Anglesea...
The Great Ocean Road is full of amazing local produce and the healthy wholefood options at cafes and restaurants are a testament to the abundant...
What’s on the dinner menu when you hit the beach in summer? Yep, you bet it’s fish and chips for 9 out of 10 of us! Whether it’s with the...
From fairground rides for little ones to indoor rock climbing for bigger kids, and wildlife encounters fit for all ages, Geelong and the Bellarine...
Whether you’re searching for outdoorsy activities or a family-friendly treat, here are 11 of the best activities to try on your next Great Ocean...
Travelling with your family is a great opportunity to slow down, spend more quality time together and explore the fantastic local towns throughout...
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...
Need to enthuse your teenager to come along on the family holiday? Here’s a super cool adventure in the Otways that the entire family can...
There are so many activities for families to do throughout the Great Ocean Road region, but we’ve picked out our top 7 to get you...
It’s a little known fact that there are five working lightstations operating across the coastline of the Great Ocean Road region between...
As a budget-conscious family, finding lots of free family activities in the Great Ocean Region was the highlight of the September school...
What if we said you can see a scattering of extinct volcanoes, crater lakes and forests all within 100 kilometres of each other? Would you believe...
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...
It is hard to drive past Tower Hill Reserve on the highway from Warrnambool to Port Fairy and not be...
The Great Ocean Road is one of the most iconic Australian landmarks. Visitors from all around the world are familiar with the rugged and heavily...
Why not tell the crew you’re going to climb a mountain? And when we say mountain we actually mean...
Turn the ‘out of office’ on and leave the high heels at home. Join the simple life with sand between your toes, sunshine on your back and fresh...
Adrian from the Anglesea Paddle Boat and Canoe Hire is never far from the Anglesea...
Anglesea is a year-round playground for the adventurous and curious. With a seemingly endless supply of spectacular beaches, adventure activities and...
Looking for things to do between Lorne and Apollo Bay? things to do between Warrnambool and Apollo Bay? or things to do between Colac and Apollo...
Looking for the best things to do in Apollo Bay for families? Below we have put together a list of the top 10 things to do in Apollo Bay with...
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👆🏻
@exploresurfcoast #greatoceanroad #visitgreatoceanroad #summer ...
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.
#greatoceanroad #visitmelbourne @visitmelbourne @visit12apostles ...
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.
