Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

Discover

See the towering 12 Apostles, get up close to native wildlife, and take in iconic surf breaks, pristine rainforest and misty waterfalls along the spectacular Great Ocean Road. Get outdoors on bushwalking, surfing and mountain biking expeditions or take the cultural route through galleries, museums and heritage attractions. Feast on spectacular views and local produce along the way.

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Introduction

The Great Ocean Road with Mick Fanning (1:00)

Video

The Great Ocean Road, world-famous for surf breaks, incredible wildlife and ancient rainforests. Also a special place for three-time world surfing champion...

Bay of Islands

Beaches & coastlines

Choose from two different viewing areas and get that perfect sunset picture of the Southern Ocean and the limestone stacks of the Bay of Islands.

12 Apostles

Beaches & coastlines

Witness the rugged splendour of the famous 12 Apostles, magnificent rock stacks that rise up from the Southern Ocean on Victoria's dramatic coastline.

Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve

National parks & reserves

Meet koalas, emus, kangaroos and many species of waterbirds roaming freely in Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve, which sits inside an extinct volcano.

Timboon Railway Shed Distillery. Photo by Rob Blackburn.

12 Apostles Food Artisans Trail

Eat & drink

Visit the region's producers and sample amazing food and wine as you travel the 12 Apostles Food Artisans Gourmet Trail.

Bells Beach

Beaches & coastlines

Check out the waves at Bells Beach, one of Australia's famous surfing beaches and home to the Rip Curl Pro held every Easter.

Beachamp Falls, Great Otway National Park, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

The Otways

National parks & reserves

Immerse yourself in some of Australia's best rainforest scenery in the Otway Ranges amongst tall trees, ancient plant life and lush ferns.

Great Ocean Walk

Great trails

Journey from Apollo Bay to the 12 Apostles along the Great Ocean Walk, weaving through national parks, deserted beaches and rugged coastal scenery.

Brae

Restaurants

Allow plenty of time to savour Dan Hunter's Otways hideaway, awarded Regional Restaurant of the Year 2020 at the Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Awards.

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Crayfest Port Campbell

Festivals

23 Mar 2024

Welcome to the annual Port Campbell Crayfest festival where everyone is invited to be part of a grassroots festival that showcases the local areas exceptional...

Great Ocean & Otway Classic Ride

Cycling events

27 Apr 2024

The Great Ocean & Otway Classic Ride is one of Australia’s premier and most spectacular recreational cycling events.Starting and finishing in Victoria’s...

Lisa Gorman and Mirka Mora: To breathe with the rhythm of the heart

Exhibitions

Until 17 Mar 2024

Lisa Gorman and Mirka Mora: To breathe with the rhythm of the heart' aligns the work of two pioneering and ground-breaking Australian artists whose practices...

Lorne Sculpture Biennale

Exhibitions

01 - 30 Mar 2025

The Lorne Sculpture Biennale (LSB) is a vibrant arts event celebrating the best of Australian and international sculpture. Victoria’s most prestigious...

Port Fairy Folk Festival

Festivals

08 Mar 2024

Winner of Best Regional Festival in the 2022 and 2023 Music Victoria Awards. From humble beginnings in 1977, Port Fairy Folk Festival has become one of...

Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy

Sports events

26 Mar - 05 Apr 2024

The World Surf League is returning to Bells Beach, for the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach presented by Bonsoy, the longest-running event on the World Surf League's...

Sandford Bush Music Festival

Festivals

08 - 10 Mar 2024

This Celebration of Bush and Country Living will be held on Labour Day Long Weekend. Bush Ballads, folk, gospel, Celtic, reggae, bluegrass and Aussie country...