The Great Ocean Road region offers so many different wildlife experiences – on land and in water in their natural habitat or ready made opportunities to get up close to the native fauna.
From Torquay to Portland and beyond there are literally hundreds of bay and ocean beaches to choose from, and they are magnificent all year round. In summer they act as a cool retreat, while in...
Beautiful lakes and rivers are scattered across the Great Ocean Road Region. Each with their own unique history & recreational activities....
Trails that lead to waterfalls, lookouts, iconic ocean vistas and volcanic plains. The diverse landscape of the Great Ocean Road region is just waiting to be...
With its diverse terrain and coastal margin, the entire Great Ocean Road region is a natural for waterfalls. Typically they offer shady respite from summer days and walkable access through forest...
Each year, the coastline plays host to 25 different species of migrating whales, including Southern Right Whales, Humpback Whales, Blue Whales and Orcas. Try the Winter Whale Trail from the 12...
With its diverse terrain and coastal margin, the entire Great Ocean Road region is a natural for waterfalls. Typically they offer...
If you’re an outdoors person and love fishing and surfing, here are Jack Murphy’s top 10 places that he found between...
There’s no better way to work up a thirst than in the surf! In this episode, we travel along the Great Ocean Road to visit some...
Here are our top tried and tested tips to spot yourself a whale this...
As the warmer months are windswept aside for the cool change and wild shores of winter, we’re taking the heat off the Great...
Hopkins Falls are set in lush dairy country. They make an ideal picnic, fishing and walking spot, with gas BBQs and toilets...
The Rip Curl Pro (formally the Bells Beach Surf Classic) is the longest running surf contest in the world, starting way back in...
The Ralph Illidge Sanctuary is a peaceful, relaxed and scenic reserve which is a safe haven for a variety of animals, flora and...
The Otways are home to many of Australia’s favourite locals including kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas, platypus, koalas,...
Remember to keep a safe distance so you don’t disturb them while they are...
Tower Hill, just to the west of Warrnambool, is one of the most fascinating geological formations in Victoria. It has an...
Are you feeling lucky? We are! Despite their threatened status in Victoria Southern Brown Bandicoot are often sighted in Port...
9 Hole golf course with stunning cliff top views and a true coastal links makes the Peterborough course a rare treat for...
Zoe and Jazmin Royal are Yambuk locals, based near their family farm just a few minutes west of Port Fairy. The sisters love that...
Enjoy the views over Victoria’s largest permanent inland lake. Look over to the west and you will see scattered volcanic...
Tucked away in Victoria’s southwest corner, it is the western gateway to the Great Ocean Road – one of Victoria’s...
A weekend of fresh air, mother nature at her finest and fulfilling wanderlust right at your back door. Welcome back to the...
The Red Rock lookout, 12km from Colac, is one of Australia’s youngest volcanoes....
Many a visitor holds a special memory of their visit to the Grotto. Spray from waves can cast a fine mist over the low viewing...
Hopetoun Falls has a viewing platform 20 metres from the carpark which offers spectacular views of the falls as they crash...
Whale watching in and around Portland is at its peak over the winter period where the coastline plays host to many of the...
At a time when we’re all craving escapism and space, Apollo Bay and the Great Ocean Road holds all the...
Late Autumn, Winter and early Spring are times for big waves, book your front row seat for a glimpse of the age old battle that has shaped this...
Parks Victoria rangers have an enviable knowledge of our region’s diverse landscapes. The good thing is, they are willing to share some of...
Are you looking for somewhere peaceful and tranquil to stay whilst you explore the raw and rugged 12 Apostles region? Somewhere you’re guaranteed...
A journey from a mobile device and back into the real...
6 places to explore along the Great Ocean Road when it’s raining – maybe even during the warmer...
Explore some of our favourite spots or try something new. We’ve put together our top 25 experiences to get you started – see how many...
We are so excited to be able to welcome visitors back again. Welcome you back to re-live those cherished memories of the coast, or maybe you’ve...
If you thought the 12 Apostles were going to be the only highlight of your Great Ocean Road trip, you’re going to be pleasantly surprised. With...
Emblazoned with scenery ranking among Australia’s most spectacular, the Great Ocean Road is a creative paradise for novice and professional...
Portland is a place for adventurous, bold and wild spirits. It’s where you go for rugged coastline, deep sea fishing, whale watching and...
It is hard to drive past Tower Hill Reserve on the highway from Warrnambool to Port Fairy and not be...
Can small change lead to big picture difference? I believe it can. Are you up for...
If you have been looking for the perfect weekend getaway, filled with picturesque landscapes, bucket list destinations, outdoor adventures and...
The 12 Apostles Coast and Hinterland makes for a perfect destination to spend a few days to create some real memories and fall in love with this...
It’s a beautiful wild place, so exposed to the elements. Surrounded by National Park and spectacular cliffs. What’s not to...
Sure we can frame a shot and have a good eye for light but beyond that our photographic skills are fairly limited. If anyone asked us (and no-one...
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Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the Great Ocean Road region the Wadawuurung, Eastern Maar & Gunditjmara. We pay our respects to their Ancestors, 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.
