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Victoria's Great Ocean Road Region

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AUTUMN ADVENTURES

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WALKING HIGHLIGHTS

If you like nothing better than hiking through the wilderness and walking to the beat of mother nature, our walks offer spectacular scenery and access to barely touched sections of the coast. Walk or hike for hours or days on end. Reach into fresh territory; go far enough to find yourself.

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TAKE TO YOUR TREADLY

Feel the freedom of two-wheeling in nature. Cycle MTB central, in and around the Otways township of Forrest. Anglesea has a fast-growing MTB community and trails being developed. Share the trail on established coastal walks and rail trails, or two-wheel the Great Ocean Road itself.

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SURF'S UP!

Autumn brings king tides and draws out surfers, keen for a wave of their own or to rub shoulders with surfing legends at the Rip Curl Pro held at Bells Beach each Easter. Explore further along the coast with popular breaks found all the way from Bells to Cape Bridgewater!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Hooked On Tuna Fishing Competition

Lee Breakwater Road, Portland, VIC 3305

Grab your rod, the 2019 Hooked on Tuna Fishing Competition is back.

06 Apr 2019 06:30am - 28 Apr 2019 04:00pm

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Warrnambool May Racing Carnival

2-64 Grafton Road, Warrnambool, VIC 3280

It's Grand. It's May Racing. All roads lead to the 'bool for one of Australia’s hallmark country racing events, the May Racing Carnival.

30 Apr 2019 08:00am - 02 May 2019 05:00pm

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Koroit Irish Festival

Commercial Road, Koroit, VIC 3282

The Koroit Irish Festival celebrates the region’s rich Irish heritage.

26 Apr 2019 05:00pm - 28 Apr 2019 11:00pm

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Day on the Hill at Flagstaff Hill

89 Merri Street, Warrnambool, VIC 3280

Easter Sunday at Flagstaff Hill will be the best place in Warrnambool to spend the day digesting chocolate, hot cross buns and local...

21 Apr 2019 10:30am - 21 Apr 2019 03:00pm

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Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach

, Bells Beach, VIC 3228

The Rip Curl Pro is celebrating 57 years and the world's best male and female surfers are in town to compete for professional...

17 Apr 2019 - 27 Apr 2019

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BIG NATURE

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.

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ACTIVE ADVENTURE

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!"

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.

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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.

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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.

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Festivals for Kids!

Find events suitable for families! The kids KAOS in Anglesea, 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!

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Liquid Joy

Beer, wine, cider & whisky! There's a tipple in the region for everyone!

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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

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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

LATEST BLOGS

01/11/2018 DESTINATION

IT'S BERRY PICKING SEASON

The Great Ocean Road is home to rich fertile lands and with that comes big juicy berries, full of that sweet delicious flavour that only this time of year can bring.

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12/10/2018 DESTINATION

CHASING LIGHTHOUSES

Chasing lighthouses along the Great Ocean Road, how many have you ticked off?

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03/10/2018 DESTINATION

ROAD TRIPPING WEST OF WARRNAMBOOL

It’s fair to say that the 12 Apostles are the true icons of the Great Ocean Road. And with good reason. They are mighty and their world-renowned reputation well deserved. But...

THE HUNT IS ON FOR HEROES OF THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD!

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Do you know anyone who worked on the Great Ocean Road?

Next year marks 100 years since construction began on the iconic, Great Ocean Road. To celebrate this milestone a documentary is being produced telling the story of the road. Production company, Clothesline Content, have been commissioned to produce the documentary and they’re on the hunt for any stories relating to the building of the Great Ocean Road and the area itself. If you have a story please contact hello@clotheslinecontent.com

This project is supported by the Victorian Government.