Victoria's Great Ocean Road Region
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MUST DO'S....THIS WINTER
WHALES !
Between June and September you have every opportunity to spot a whale? Upload your whale sighting direct to our whale blog and subscribe to ensure you don't miss a whale alert.
WALKS
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 trail.
WATERFALLS
What's more mesmerizing than gazing over a waterfall at eye-level or sizing it up from below? You can visit some of the most magnificent waterfalls such as Erskine, Triplet, Beauchamp and Hopkins.
GREAT WINTER DEALS
Qii House - 2 nights, wine & local produce hamper for $500
630 Benwerrin-Mount Sabine Road, Lorne, VIC 3232
Qii House is located at the top of Erskine Falls near Lorne is the perfect retreat for your winter escape. Accommodating 8 people it is suitable for families, small groups or a romantic escape. Recieve a bottle of wine and breakfast hamper when you stay 2 nights for just $500!
Immerse yourself in the depth's of truly Big Nature. From the wild and unpredictable Southern Ocean, home to the 12 Apostles, the volcanic plains and National Parks steeped in history.
Explore vastly different landscapes and share in their stories.
VILLAGE INSPIRATION
The landscape and the lifestyle has inspired artisans of all disciplines to explore their craft and follow their passion.
Enjoy the riches of their honed skills from chefs and producers to artists and entrepreneurs.
Be invigorated by being active in the great outdoors.
Enjoy the tranquility of a canoe, the restorative benefits of a great walk or the adrenalin rush of mountain biking downhill.
All you have to do is.."Pick Your Pace!"
NATURAL WELLNESS
Restore life balance, nothing makes you remember your alive like feeling the salt in your hair, the sand in your toes and sea air in your lungs.
When Mother Nature created this region she had your well-being in mind.
TOURING
FAMILY FUN
Play your way through the Region!
Some of the best places to play for kids and teens. Along with Nature's spectacular playground, the villages on and around the Great Ocean Road offer some great parks and outdoor play spaces
Wildlife Watch...
Fantastic wildlife experiences for all ages. Get up close and personal with koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, emus, spot a whale in winter or spring and if your lucky meet some of the rarer inhabitants of the region.
Festivals for Kids!
From the dedicated Fun4Kids in Warrnambool & Kids KAOS in Anglesea - find events suitable for families. The Casterton Kelpie Muster, the Apollo Bay Seafood Festival, Lornes FOPA and Port Fairy Folk Festival all cater for the young ones and the Great OCean Road Marathon and Amy's Gran Fondo offer kids the opportunity to participate in special family events.
BOUNTY HUNTERS
Forage for the best of the region
Truffles, mushrooms, berry-picking and more! Picking it yourself is your freshness guarantee!
Liquid Joy
Beer, wine, cider & whisky! There's a tipple in the region for everyone!
Creative outlets
Throughout the Great Ocean Road region you'll find many artisans and creators in shops and at markets
RICH HISTORY
Aboriginal History
The region offers opportunities to learn about the first human inhabitants of this land
Maritime Challenges
The treacherous seas and rugged coastline caused many devastating shipwrecks in the region
The Story of the Road
Discover more about the region and the construction of the road following The Great War
UPCOMING EVENTS
Love Winter in Aireys
Great Ocean Road, Aireys Inlet, VIC 3231
Lighten up your winter with music, food, art and entertainment at this year’s 'Love Winter in Aireys' festival, hosted at local venues in...
