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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...
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...
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The Otways are home to many of Australia’s favourite locals including kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas, platypus, koalas,...
Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve sits inside an extinct volcano formed some 30,000 years...
Are you looking for somewhere peaceful and tranquil to stay whilst you explore the raw and rugged 12 Apostles region? Somewhere...
The 12 Apostles Coast and Hinterland makes for a perfect destination to spend a few days to create some real memories and fall in...
Anglesea has a myriad of options for walking with your pooch – from on leash tracks to off leash beach runs! Anglesea has it...
Did someone say glow worms?! Home to many favourite locals including kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas, platypus, koalas, glow...
There are so many fantastic Otways attractions that showcase nature at its best, making a trip here an unforgettable one. Below...
The Gables lookout perches above some of the tallest coastal cliffs in Australia and is located on the Great Ocean Walk between...
When you think of winter holiday destinations, you don’t automatically think of the beach do you? Well in Victoria, many...
Come discover a natural gateway, where the bush meets the ocean. We’ve got flora, fauna and nature-loving...
Tucked away in Victoria’s southwest corner, it is the western gateway to the Great Ocean Road – one of Victoria’s...
The sculpted cliff top carpet provides an almost comical homage to the power of wind that shapes it into form. Take a closer look...
Whale watching in and around Portland is at its peak over the winter period where the coastline plays host to many of the...
Hopkins Falls are set in lush dairy country. They make an ideal picnic, fishing and walking spot, with gas BBQs and toilets...
Anglesea offers a swag of wildlife encounters of the furry, feathery and fin-flapping kind. Keep your eyes peeled, your ears...
Each year between May to October, whales migrate from polar waters to calve in cool temperate waters near the coast....
Enjoy the views over Victoria’s largest permanent inland lake. Look over to the west and you will see scattered volcanic...
If you’re staying in Portland or Port Fairy, make sure you spend a day in the beach-side village of Narrawong and its...
It’s a beautiful wild place, so exposed to the elements. Surrounded by National Park and spectacular cliffs. What’s not to...
Our final stop on the Great Ocean Road was a beautiful one when we...
The perfect addition to your weekend plans. Running every Saturday...
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...
Do you know there are glow worms in the Great Otway National Park, just 10 minutes from Lavers Hill on the Great Ocean...
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...
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...
Michael D Smith, is the Area Chief Ranger for Shipwreck Coast and Hinterland, Parks Victoria. Find out about his top tips for exploring the...
If you have been looking for the perfect weekend getaway, filled with picturesque landscapes, bucket list destinations, outdoor adventures and...
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...
