The Story Behind the Coat of Arms

The Story Behind the Coat of Arms

Look closely at the coat of arms and discover the secrets of Greatopia.

Fishing

Ocean, beach, estuary, river and lakes are all within your reach in Greatopia, with backdrops that will take your breath away.

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Whale Watching

Come and spy the giants of the deep as they journey from the Antarctic for their annual babymoon, breeding, birthing and raising their calves in our Greatopia backyard.

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Lighthouse Trail

Let the historic lighthouses guide your way along Greatopia’s Great Ocean Road.

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Surfing

From friendly forgiving beginner waves to learn on, to some of the world surfing pros’ favourite surf spots — the Greatopian coast is filled with opportunity.

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Wildlife

Greatopia is home to many feathered, furry and spikey locals. Keep a lookout for wallabies, koalas, kangaroos, potoroos, birds, echidnas and even the elusive platypus if you’re lucky.

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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.