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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...
Incredible coastal and inland national parks including the famous Great Otway National Park and Port Campbell National Park amongst...
Beautiful lakes and rivers are scattered throughout the Great Ocean Road region, each with their own unique...
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...
For decades, visitors from around the globe have been streaming to the Great Ocean Road to visit one specific attraction –...
Tower Hill is a wonder to experience on the Great Ocean...
The entire Great Ocean Road region is a mecca for...
Wildlife Wonders is just up the Great Ocean Road from Apollo Bay but feels like a world away. Full of native plants and wildlife,...
Venture beyond the day tripper track and explore Port Campbell, Warrnambool, Port Fairy and...
Discover the many rivers and lakes of the Great Ocean Road region perfect for strolling, paddling, fishing or...
From Torquay to Princetown and through the hinterland towards Colac, the Great Otway National Park features rugged coastlines,...
With miles of sandcastle real estate, lagoons for snorkelling and rock pools teeming with wildlife, the beaches of the Great...
Are you an avid Australian bird watcher? Well, make sure you pack your binoculars on your Great Ocean Road holiday because...
Keep your eyes peeled! The Great Ocean Road Region offers so many different wildlife experiences – on land and in water, in...
With an international reputation as one of Australia’s best surf beaches, Bells Beach is an amazing spot – either in the...
Our winter is a whale’s summer as these gentle giants make their way from the cold Antarctic waters to the Southern Ocean to...
With its diverse terrain and coastal margin, the entire Great Ocean Road region is a natural for waterfalls. Typically they offer...
We are so excited to be able to welcome visitors back again. Welcome you back to re-live those cherished memories of the coast,...
If you’re an outdoors person and love fishing and surfing, here are Jack Murphy’s top 10 places that he found between...
If you thought the 12 Apostles were going to be the only highlight of your Great Ocean Road trip, you’re going to be...
Emblazoned with scenery ranking among Australia’s most spectacular, the Great Ocean Road is a creative paradise for novice and...
Portland is a place for adventurous, bold and wild spirits. It’s where you go for rugged coastline, deep sea fishing, whale...
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...
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...
These massive rock formations, carved from the crashing waves and weather elements are big, beautiful and display the most magnificent colors that...
Spending time in nature on the Great Ocean Road at any time of the year is good for the soul. Here are six top spots revealed by a Parks Victoria...
The Great Ocean Road region is abundant with wildlife. You can see animals in the wild or, in our case, we visited them at the Great Ocean Road...
Michael D Smith, is the Area Chief Ranger for Shipwreck Coast and Hinterland, Parks Victoria. Find out about his top tips for exploring the...
Staying on a farm is a unique way to holiday! Not only do you have lots of fresh air, open space and cute farm animals to yourself, you might just...
Travel writer Silke was thrilled to find a dormant volcano near Warrnambool and to discover more about its geology and resident...
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...
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...
The Otways is enchanting, captivating, picturesque and just two hours west of Melbourne. If you’ve only got 48-hours to spend in the area,...
Warrnambool is a fantastic family-friendly destination. with bucket loads of things to do, from exciting locations to explore to wildlife and...
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...
The entirety of the Surf Coast region is renowned for its pristine environment and there’s a strong local culture that has created...
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...
The team at Great Ocean Road Escapes are all locals, so it’s only natural that they suggest their favourite places to eat, shop and explore to...
If you have been looking for the perfect weekend getaway, filled with picturesque landscapes, bucket list destinations, outdoor adventures and...
Aireys Inlet is one of my favorite destinations on the Great Ocean Road. It’s under 2 hours from Melbourne (even less from Ballarat) and I can...
This time of year is like a winter/spring hybrid. As things start to grow, blossom and warm up, there is still a cool breeze and a cosy feeling that...
Did someone say school holidays…?
There’s so much to do along the Great Ocean Road what are you waiting for?
Sep 18
Australia’s most important lighthouse, @capeotwaylighthouse is now open!
Purchase tickets upon arrival, with Spring opening hours ...
Sep 16
Spend the weekend at the hidden hamlets of Cumberland River, Separation Creek, Wye River, Kennett River and Wongarra – nestled between the...
Sep 13
Are you ready for a weekend in Peterborough? Located just over 3hrs from Melbourne, Peterborough is the tiny shorefront town surrounded by ...
Sep 9
🙌 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 / We have a $5000 road trip holiday to giveaway - including return flights, car hire, ...
Sep 7
5 short walks to get you moving this Spring. 🌸
1. Marengo to Shelly Beach
2. Princetown to the 12 Apsostles
3. The ...
Sep 4
Venture a little further and you’ll discover the greatest nature, food, wine and adventure. #Greatopia
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Sep 2
Want to run wild with Dad this Father’s Day? #Greatcall
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Sep 1
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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.
