Great Ocean Road Drive

Great Ocean Road Drive

Published: June 29, 2026 | Travel Mode: Road

The Great Ocean Road is a 243-kilometer stretch of winding coastal road in Victoria, Australia. It stretches from Torquay to Allansford.

A standard 3-day itinerary allows you to take in the scenery without rushing.
Day (1) Torquay to Apollo Bay (~100 km)Highlights: Stop at the famous Bells Beach (surfing capital), the Memorial Arch for photos, and grab fresh seafood in
Apollo Bay. Time: 2-3 hours of actual driving time, but expect to take all day with stops.
Day (2) Apollo Bay to Port Campbell (~95 km. Highlights: Drive through the dense eucalypt rainforest of the Great Otway National Park. Stop at Maits Rest for a rainforest boardwalk or take a detour to Cape Otway Lightstation. In the afternoon, explore the iconic limestone stacks including Loch Ard, Gorge and the 12 Apostles.
Day (3) Port Campbell to Warrnambool (~50 km). Highlights: Visit the Bay of Martyrs, the Grotto, and the London Arch. End your drive in Warrnambool, or continue inland to the Grampians if you wish.
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Great Ocean Road Drive

Our famous Great Ocean Road is every bit the coastal adventure. Radio on, eyes peeled, camera at the ready. Stunning, isn't it? Our jaw drops too, every time we see the famous limestone 12 Apostles rising up from the ocean, the dramatic light shows at sunrise and sunset, the wild surf beaches with those perfect breaks.

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