Great Ocean Road Destinations

Apollo Bay

Apollo Bay is a town located in the south western part of Victoria, on the eastern part of the Cape Otway. It is also situated near the mouth of the Barham River and the place-name was derived from a schooner named Apollo.

The town is known for its pristine beach fronting the bay. This strip of white sand is ideal for swimming, sun bathing, and snorkeling. Boating and fishing are also ... Read More..

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Geelong

Geelong is a city located in the southern coast of Victoria, on the Bellarine Peninsula. It faces Corio Bay and is considered the second largest city of the state. The Barwon River also runs through this port city whose place-name was derived from the Aboriginal name of the place - jillong - which means `land' or `cliffs.'

The city's Tourist Information Centre is housed in a lovely ... Read More..

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Lorne

Lorne is a town located in the southern coast of Victoria, facing the Louttit Bay and near the mouth of the Erskine River. It is a popular destination for those who wish to enjoy their holidays by the beach. The town was named after the Marquis of Lorne, in honor of his marriage to one of Queen Victoria's daughter in 1871.

Needless to say, the town's main beach is one of its most ... Read More..

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Ocean Grove

Ocean Grove is a town located on the Bellarine Peninsula, in the state of Victoria. It is also situated along the eastern bank of Barwon River estuary, across the town of Barwon Heads.

Most of the visitors who come to Ocean Grove spend a large part of their vacation at the Smiths Beach, the long stretch of sand facing the Bass Strait. The beach is ideal for swimming, surfing, snorkeling, ... Read More..

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Port Campbell

Port Campbell is a town located in the southern coast of Victoria, at the mouth of the Campbell Creek. It was named after Captain Alexander Campbell, an early settler.

The town's most famous attraction is the Port Campbell National Park, which features some spectacular rock formations along the coastline. One highlight in visiting the park is viewing the Twelve Apostles rock formations ... Read More..

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Port Fairy

Port Fairy is a town located in the southern coast of Victoria, Australia, within the Moyne Shire. It is also situated at the mouth of the Moyne River.

The town has two major industries, fishing and tourism. This is manifested when visitors stop by the Port Fairy Wharves. Strolling by the wharves will give them a sense of this town's vibrant fishing industry and its idyllic ambience. ... Read More..

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Portarlington

Portarlington is a town located on the Bellarine Peninsula, in the southern coast of Victoria. It faces Port Phillip and is a famous tourist destination, as well as a fishing and aquaculture center of the area.

Holidaymakers often head out to the beach to enjoy the relatively calm water that is safe for the children to swim and frolic in. Some parts of the beach fronting the town also ... Read More..

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Torquay

Torquay is a town located in the southern coast of Victoria, facing the Bass Strait. It is a town famous for its surfing beaches and is home to several international surfing companies. Because of these, Torquay is known as the `Surf Capital of Australia.'

Understandably, the town's most popular attraction is the Surfworld Australia Surfing Museum. This museum complex is located along ... Read More..

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Warrnambool

Warrnambool is a city located in the southern coast of Victoria, Australia. It is also situated between two river estuaries, the Hopkins which lies east of the city while the Merri is at its west. The place-name was derived from an Aboriginal word that means either `two swamps' or `ample water.'

The city boasts of a rich heritage that is showcased in several of the heritage walks the ... Read More..

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Colac

Colac is situated in the region of Great Ocean Road and it lies on a massively lush volcanic plain. It is also called as the “Gateway to the Otways,” which is in reference to the neighboring Otway Ranges and the forest to the town’s south. This area is commonly used for agricultural and pastoral functions and it is also bordered by numerous volcanic craters and huge lakes. ... Read More..

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Peterborough

Peterborough is a very small town in the Great Ocean Road, in between the Port Campbell National Park on its east and the Bay of Islands Coastal Park on its west. It is a tranquil place encircled by several untouched beautiful sandy beaches and just a short distance away from a number of tourists attractions extending from its town.

The Bay of Islands Coastal Park is a one-stop ... Read More..

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Bellarine Peninsula

The Bellarine Peninsula is located south west of Melbourne in Victoria. It is surrounded by Port Phillip in the north, the Corio Bay in the northwest, and the Bass Strait in its southern part.

Being surrounded by bodies of water has made water sports the major outdoor recreation in the area. Among the popular activities in Bellarine Peninsula are boating, sailing, fishing, and surfing. ... Read More..

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