The Great Ocean Road is your go-to spot for the best outdoor activities in Victoria. If you’re looking for your next hobby or love being outdoors, you’ll find relaxing walks in nature and surfing, biking, or fishing are just the tip of the iceberg, so there’s something for everyone in our outdoor activity guides.
If surfing is your thing, or you’ve always wanted to give it a go, the coastline offers world-class surfing spots and for those less keen on the water there are plenty of scenic hiking trails through rainforests and along rugged cliffs.
For adrenaline junkies, take on the thrilling zip-line courses high above the trees or pick up serious speed mountain biking downhill. Look for more adventurous things to do in Victoria and start planning your next adventure today.
The Great Ocean Road and surrounding areas has a wide array of courses and facilities for cyclists - whether you're a road cyclist, love the energy of mountain biking or are searching for a cruisy...
Sleep under the stars, along a river, next to the ocean (or all three) when you're camping on and around the Great Ocean Road. From family friendly holiday parks to parking your RV in one of your...
See the Great Ocean Road at your own pace. Plan your route, follow an itinerary or make it up as you go. Driving the Great Ocean Road is an experience like no...
Ocean, beach, estuary, river and lake, all within your reach with backdrops that will take your breath...
With some of the most highly rated public access courses in Australia located within the Great Ocean Road region it's little wonder many of the visitors who arrive are toting a set of golf...
From friendly forgiving beginner waves to learn on, to some of the world surfing pros' favourite surf spots - the Great Ocean Road coast is filled with opportunity. The Great Ocean Road region has...
There's no better way to communicate with nature and checkout the scenery, than to lace up you comfy shoes, strap on a backpack and hit the...
The Great Ocean Road region is a natural for walking, hiking, rambling and ambling, whatever your ability or experience level. There's no better way to communicate with nature and check out the...
Diving, snorkelling, rock pooling, boogie boarding, paddle boarding and more. There's plenty of ways to get in the water around the Great Ocean...
6 places to explore along the Great Ocean Road when it’s raining – maybe even during the warmer...
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...
Just a two hour drive from Melbourne, Live Wire Park near Lorne is the place for people of all ages to experience an exciting...
大洋路之行的压轴大戏,也是维多利亚州自然风光里最闪耀的一颗明珠。世界各地的游客不远万里来到这里感受大自然的惊艳和鬼斧神工。十二门徒岩 (12 Apostles)...
Portland is a place for adventurous, bold and wild spirits. It’s where you go for rugged coastline, deep sea fishing, whale...
Offering natural beauty and easy access, the 44km Surf Coast Walking track on the Great Ocean Road lets you relax and enjoy a...
Set off on a golfing journey in the stunning Great Ocean Road Region. From coastal fairways with ocean views to serene country...
Victoria is regarded as Australia’s premier rail trail state, and the Great Ocean Road region certainly has its...
Hike in campsites for Great Ocean Walk hikers. Find more information on the Great Ocean...
Walk the iconic coastline of the Great Ocean Road in a long...
Located 1.2hrs from Melbourne, Torquay has long been an Australian favourite surfing road trip destination. Since the...
The Great Ocean Road is renowned for its stunning coastlines, surf breaks and surfing...
Choose from these itineraries to plan your hiking adventure according to how much time you have, and how frequently you would...
Although the Great Ocean Walk can span over days, you can also choose to do just a leg, which you can finish within the day. Find...
It’s never been easier to get out and spend the day on two wheels along the trails of the Great Ocean Road region. With bike hire, tours, and a...
Calling all families! Are you ready for some epic adventures and wild discoveries? Below are our picks for the best big days out for families in the...
The Great Ocean Road region is renowned for its beaches in summer but dig a little deeper and you will find iconic hikes and walking trails and...
Timboon is a picnic-ers paradise. With so much produce on offer as part of the 12 Apostles Food Artisan Trail, you can pick up an afternoon’s worth...
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...
You can visit the Great Ocean Road region at any time of year because each season brings its unique offerings. If you haven’t had the chance to...
Mountains, rivers, beaches, forests… the Great Ocean Road region has it all when it comes...
The beauty of the Great Ocean Walk is that you can choose how far you want to walk, how hard you want it to be, what you want to see…AS WELL AS...
With a mix of beaches, clifftops, farmlands, rainforests and hinterland, Great Ocean Walk is a magnificent roller coaster of...
I’ve lived in Apollo Bay my entire life and the best thing about winter on the Great Ocean Road is there’s no stopping those with a love for...
There are so many epic places to grab that perfect photo – here are a few faves and a few ones you may not know...
Even though it doesn’t have a name yet, the trail from Timboon to Port Campbell is now open and is being enjoyed by many happy trail...
Need a little indulgence and a slice of big nature escapism? This four-day Greatopian adventure will tick all the...
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...
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...
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...
As local residents, we fall in love with Lorne every day, no matter what the...
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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.