Official site for the Great Ocean Road
Unknown
Aireys Inlet
Aireys Inlet small

Aireys Inlet

The Split Point Lighthouse dominates the landscape on the approach to Aireys Inlet, a coastal hamlet where the sweeping curves of the Great Ocean Road welcome you and the dramatic nature of the Great Otway National Park begins.

Anglesea
Anglesea for VGOR regional map

Anglesea

Where the river meets the ocean, the seaside town of Anglesea boasts towering coastal cliffs and sprawling white beaches along the Great Ocean Road and is the perfect destination for family adventure

Apollo Bay
mariners lookout apollo bay selfie spot lookout great ocean road victoria 053a9895 660x366 rsz

Apollo Bay

A seafood village embraced by tranquil beaches, rolling green hills
and the Great Otway National Park. The seafood capital of the Great Ocean Road and a popular stop for visitors.

Lorne
beach summer water lorne great ocean road victoria 053a1095 684x477

Lorne

Lorne is where the bush meets the beach set, between the sparkling waters of Loutit Bay and the rising majesty of the Otway National Park.

12 Apostles Coast & Hinterland
12 apostles lookout great ocean road victoria 053a9095 tile2

Gibsons Steps

The 12 Apostles Coast and Hinterland inspires the traveller with offerings of big nature, seaside and hinterland villages and gourmet produce to top it all off. There's so much to discover.

Port Fairy
port fairy marina great ocean road regional tourism 053a1298 tile2

Port Fairy

Lose yourself to the creativity of a community inspired by rich settler history and natures brillant beauty. A cultural feast for the senses once you visit you'll be smitten.

Portland
cape bridgwater portland great ocean road victoria 053a3167 tile2

Portland

Delve into history and get back to nature in this thriving city by the sea. Wander streets dotted with beautifully maintained heritage buildings and dine on great pub fare while overlooking the harbour.

The Otways
otways waterfalls great ocean road victoria 053a6830 tile3

The Otways

Slide down the sand dunes, explore the Otway forests, swim the sea, taste the salt, climb trees, float on the river, breathe the wild air, gaze at the stars…and enjoy the natural world.

Torquay
torquay beach surf water great ocean road victoria 053a7380 tile2

Torquay

Torquay is the quintessential home of Australian surfing and the Official start of the Great Ocean Road. A visit to Torquay should include a trip to the Australian National Surfing Museum, Surf City home of Rip Curl and Quiksilver and a trip to Bells Beach.
Warrnambool
warrnambool cricket camping great ocean road victoria 053a5015 tile3

Warrnambool

Enjoy city lifestyle experiences and wild nature of the raw Southern Ocean. Famous for whale-watching, Flagstaff Hill Maritime museum, Lake Pertobe & much more this kids paradise is the perfect holiday destiantion for your family.

Volcanic Lakes & Plains

Victoria's Great Ocean Road Region

Explore by selecting a location

...or by selecting an experience...

MUST DO'S ... IN WINTER

logans beach lookout whales warrnambool great ocean road victoria 053a4493 rsz 660x366

WHALE WATCHING

The official tourism site for the Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia. Discover the latest whale sightings along the Great Ocean Road. Spot Southern Right Whales, Blue Whales or even Humpbacks. Whales can be sighted along the coast from Torquay to Portland.

beauchamp falls otways great ocean road victoria 053a8615 684x476

WATERFALLS

With its diverse terrain and coastal margin, the entire Great Ocean Road region is a natural for waterfalls. Typically they offer shady respite from summer days and walkable access through forest settings alive with sights and sounds of wildlife. keep your eyes peeled for koala, echidna, wallaby, weird fungi, wildflowers and native birds.

Casterton Kelpie Festival Great Ocean Road Victoria 18838873 1212157122229852 5924502349707046557 n 1

WINTER EVENTS

The region is alive with festivals and events, markets and music each weekend. From intimate gatherings with acoustic artist to thousands of people drawn by headline acts and endless streams of . .

WINTER DEALS

BIG NATURE

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.

Merrijig Port Fairy Restaurant Great Ocean Road Victoria 053a3431

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. 

 

ACTIVE ADVENTURE

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!"

yoga torquay beach great ocean road victoria 053a7176 700x481

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.

 

FAMILY FUN

Lake Pertobe Warrnambool

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

kangaroo friend

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.

053A5354 1

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

Gentle Annie Berry Gardens

Forage for the best of the region

Truffles, mushrooms, berry-picking and more! Picking it yourself is your freshness guarantee!

Beer, Drinks, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, 053A5146sm

Liquid Joy

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

Markets, Events, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, 13166645 273087313026769 877118979 n1

Creative outlets

Throughout the Great Ocean Road region you'll find many artisans and creators in shops and at markets

RICH HISTORY

Go Guide Cover Tower Hill

Aboriginal History

The region offers opportunities to learn about the first human inhabitants of this land

Warrnambool, Great Ocean Road, Victoria,1.5 076

Maritime Challenges

The treacherous seas and rugged coastline caused many devastating shipwrecks in the region

capture 314x194

The Story of the Road

Discover more about the region and the construction of the road following The Great War

UPCOMING EVENTS

LATEST BLOGS

beach side boardwalk in warrnambool vic great ocean road victoria V1
flagstaff hill maritime village warrnambool great ocean road victoria V1
horses warrnambool great ocean road victoria 684x476
logans beach lookout warrnambool great ocean road victoria 684x476
warrnambool great ocean road2 victoria 684x476
28/05/2018 SIGHT SEEING

A FIRST TIMERS' GUIDE TO WARRNAMBOOL, VICTORIA

VIC’s Great Ocean Road region requires no introduction, consistently earning the eyes of the world for its breathtaking coastline and other natural wonders.

Rocky Road Festival Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie
OneSpa Torquay Resort
front of house Heytesbury house cobden2
Drawing Room Fire Heytesbury House Cobden 3
Time and Tide High Tea Port Fairy Great Ocean Road
Bespoke 5
30/04/2018 FAMILY FRIENDLY

TOP 5 WAYS TO SPOIL MUM ON THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD

Ways you can spoil your mum this Mother's Day on the Great Ocean Road.

Capebridge Water Portland View Water Seals Great Ocean Road Victoria1
capebridge water seals tour portland great ocean road victoria 053a2886 684x476
Petrified Forest and blowholes Capebridge Water Portland Great Ocean Road Victoria1
Petrified Forest Capebridge Water Portland Great Ocean Road Victoria 053A2713 11
22/04/2018 SIGHT SEEING

A DAY IN PORTLAND

Discover Portland, take a step off the edge of the earth and visit the place where the beach meets the deep and the oceans biggest fish, swells and whales can be experienced from the breakwater.