Great Ocean Road Travel Blog

Known as one of the most spectacular coastal drives in the world, the Great Ocean Road is an iconic tourist destination in Victoria.

Hugging the coastline, weaving through the Otways Forest, and cutting through seaside villages, this route not only offers stunning views but promises action-packed adventures and activities too.

Read our Great Ocean Road guides below, and have the time of your life in this incredible destination!

Great Ocean Road Guides

Tourists admiring the 12 Apostles on one of the best Great Ocean Road tours from Melbourne.

15 Best Great Ocean Road Tours From Melbourne

Great Ocean Road camping beside a river at sunset. Two people are relaxing on camping chairs while admiring the view. There is a yellow tent and a white 4 wheel drive vehicle nearby.

Great Ocean Road Camping Guide: Unveiling The Top Spots

The Twelve Apostles rock stacks and beach at Port Campbell National Park a visit here is one of the most popular things to do in Port Campbell Victoria.

Best 2 Day Great Ocean Road Tours ( See The 12 Apostles!)

Campervan travelling along Victoria landmark the Great Ocean Road.

Great Ocean Road 2 Day Itinerary: A Local’s Guide

Two women taking a road trip. A woman is leaning out of the car window smiling.

Great Ocean Road 3 Day Itinerary: A Local’s Guide

Orange combi van parked under a tree in Torquay the first stop on a Great Ocean Road 4 Day itinerary.

Great Ocean Road 4 Day Itinerary: A Local’s Guide

View of the Great Ocean Road beaches, coastline, trees, and road with blue sky and ocean.

15 Great Ocean Road Beaches: Don’t Miss These!

Family enjoying the Great Ocean Road caravan parks in their campervan.

12 Best Great Ocean Road Caravan Parks (Top Guide)

People walking along the street under shop verandahs at Apollo Bay one of the towns on the Great Ocean Road. There are seats and greenery next to the foot path for people to sit and rest.

Best Great Ocean Road Towns: 11 Top Stops!

Woman in a long dress and hat standing on a deck overlooking the coastal forest with panoramic ocean views at luxury accommodation on the Great Ocean Road.

15 Best Luxury Accommodation On The Great Ocean Road

Happy family spending time together on a decked verandah at one of the fantastic holiday rentals in Apollo Bay.

Best Holiday Rentals In Apollo Bay: 13 Top Stays In 2024

Great Ocean Road Towns

Torquay

View of the beach and town at Torquay on the Surf Coast in Victoria. orquay, Australia

21 Best Things To Do In Torquay Victoria

Aerial view of the pool and surrounding buildings with the ocean in the background at Wyndham Resort Torquay accommodation.

Best Torquay Accommodation: 12 Top Places To Stay

Group of friends enjoying a meal at one of the best Torquay restaurants.

15 Best Restaurants In Torquay: Don’t Skip These!

Anglesea

View of Anglesea Victoria beach and town.

21 Top Things To Do In Anglesea: Don’t Miss These!

Beautiful guest room at the best accommodation in Anglesea with comfy bed, pillows and towels.

Top 10 Best Accommodation In Anglesea Victoria

Aireys Inlet

View of The Pole House in Aireys Inlet sitting over the sea.

Aireys Inlet Accommodation: 13 Best Places To Stay (2024)

View of Aireys Inlet from the top of Split Point LIghthouse on a rainy day. There are people walking along the road under umbrellas. The ocean and coastline can be seen.

Aireys Inlet: Great Ocean Road’s Hidden Gem (2024 Guide)

Lorne

View of the main street in Lorne with cars, trees and a cyclist.

21 Best Things To Do In Lorne Victoria (2024)

View of the accommodation at QDOS Tree House Lorne accommodation surrounded by trees with a car and an art sculpture in the foreground.

Best Lorne Accommodation: 15 Top Places To Stay (2024)

Lower Kalimna falls a picture postcard Lorne waterfall.

10 Best Waterfalls In Lorne: Don’t Miss These!

Apollo Bay

A favorite surfing spot on the Australian Pacific coast in Apollo Bay.

31 Things To Do In Apollo Bay: Don’t Miss These!

Decked area with grey couches and a potted plant overlooking the sea at luxury Apollo Bay accommodation.

Apollo Bay Accommodation: 11 Top Stays In 2024

Car towing a caravan parked under a tree at sunset. The caravan door is open and the inside light is letting off an orange glow.

5 Best Apollo Bay Caravan Parks For Travellers In 2024

Port Campbell

People swimming and enjoying the beach at Port Campbell with the Surf Lifesaving Club and a cafe in the background.

21 Fun Things To Do In Port Campbell (2024)

Bed and luggage at Port Campbell accommodation.

Port Campbell Accommodation For The Best Trip Ever!

Otways National Park

Lush giant ferns and tall trees in the Great Otway National Park one of the natural Victoria landmarks.

21 Best Things To Do In The Otways: Ultimate Guide (2024)

View of the forest from a wooden verandah at the best Otways accommodation in Victoria.

Best Otways Accommodation: 13 Top Places To Stay (2024)

View of Rivernook Johanna in the Otways overlooking grasslands, a dam and tree covered hills in the distance.

Best Otways Cottages: 15 Top Places To Stay (2024)

The stunning Cora-Lynn Cascades seen through the fronds of giant green ferns.

20 Unforgettable Otways Waterfalls: Don’t Miss These!

Warrnambool

Warrnambool lighthouse with trees and the ocean.

31 Best Things To Do In Warrnambool In 2024

Woman enjoying breakfast in bed at one of the best motels in Warrnambool Victoria.

11 Best Motels In Warrnambool: Top Guide (2024)

Fletcher Jones Market in Warrnambool with manicured garden and covered walkway. One of the popular Warrnambool markets.

7 Best Warrnambool Markets To Explore In 2024

People walking along the shoreline at one of the many Warrnambool Beaches on a clear day with bright blue skies.

9 Best Warrnambool Beaches: Don’t Miss These!

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