Where to stay for first-time visitors: Lorne. 2. Where to stay on the Great Ocean Road for families: Apollo Bay. 3. Where to stay on the Great Ocean Road for surfing: Torquay. 4. Where to stay near the 12 Apostles: Port Campbell. 5. Where to stay near the 12 Apostles without the crowds: Warrnambool & Port Fairy. Day 1: Blanket Bay to Cape Otway – 11 km, walk grade: easy/medium. Cape Otway Great Ocean Walk Campsite. Day 2: Cape Otway to Aire River – 10km, walk grade: medium. Aire River Great Ocean Walk Campsite. Day 3: Aire River to Johanna Beach – 12.5 km, walk grade: medium. End: Johanna Beach car park. These limestone stacks along Australia’s southern coastline are the absolute highlight of any visit to the Great Ocean Road. These rock formations need to be seen to be believed – they rise out of the Southern Ocean – up to 45 metres tall. The Apostles were once part of the coastal cliffs, however the wind and waves carved the cliffs into Beautiful Drive. We hired a car, that's the best way to explore the road. We didn't stay en route.. but you can take a 2 days tour as well, spending the evening in Leone. or Apollo Bay We had the most delightful lunch at Leone at Captain Hooked restaurant, serving lobster & crabs. the drive to the 12 apostles is just as beautiful as the destination itself. The Memorial Arch at Eastern View is a must-visit on the Ocean Road, stop in at the carpark where there a re viewing platforms for the best views of the arch and the road. Kennett River is a great place for wildlife photography – the best place to see koalas and native birds including cockatoos, parrots and kookaburras. The starting point of the Great Ocean Road that's closest to Melbourne, Torquay, is 64 miles (103 km) from the city. It takes about 75 minutes to drive to, depending on the traffic leaving Melbourne. Although you could go through the city of Geelong, south-west of Melbourne, there's no need to as the Freeway Extension bypasses it, thus speeding The road was built in the 1920’s as a means of connecting coastal towns to Melbourne. However, it was also intended to be a tourist attraction. Today thousands of people travel the Great Ocean Road to discover Victoria’s southern coastline. A drive along the coast lets you discover epic surf beaches, rolling green hills, rainforest and Located 95km south west of Melbourne, it is the official start of the Great Ocean Road. Immerse yourself in the Aussie surf culture, with the biggest surf brands retailing in the Surf City shopping precinct, visit some of the oldest surf clubs in Victoria, or get wet and learn to surf. Discover. mka6xdV.

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