{"id":28287,"date":"2025-07-16T06:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T20:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/?p=28287"},"modified":"2025-12-04T14:09:41","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T03:09:41","slug":"great-ocean-road-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/great-ocean-road-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"10 stops you can\u2019t miss along the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Want to uncover the best surf hangouts and scenic sunset spots (hello, the Twelve Apostles)? Writer Liv Bohn has everything you need to know about driving (or hiking) Victoria&#8217;s 243-kilometre coastal road.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feasibly the most famous of all the Australian road trips, the <a href=\"\/australia\/great-ocean-road\">Great Ocean Road<\/a> spans the stretch from Torquay west to Warrnambool. Made up of rainforested national parks, surf-loving seaside towns and more than a few tree-dwelling koalas, this coastline is full of all-star Aussie highlights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While you can drive the coast in a mere 12 hours, a more leisurely journey that spaces the trip out across various towns is the way to get the most out of the adventure. Or, if you\u2019re an avid walker, it\u2019s possible to stroll the 100-kilometre section from Apollo Bay to the Twelve Apostles. But, be warned: this is no easy feat and can take up to eight days to complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However you choose to tackle it, there are several spots on the Great Ocean Road you have to see. Here are ten to get you started\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"product_wrapper ipf-no-title\"><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"PZSG\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/PZSG.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/pzsg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">Great Ocean Road & Grampians Adventure<\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-footer\"><div class=\"product-footer-left\"><span class=\"product-days\">6 days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"product-footer-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/pzsg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-btn\">View trip<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"PJXO\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/PJXO.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/pjxo\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">Hike the Great Ocean Walk<\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-footer\"><div class=\"product-footer-left\"><span class=\"product-days\">7 days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"product-footer-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/pjxo\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-btn\">View trip<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"PZSJC\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/PZSJC.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/pzsjc\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">Melbourne to Kangaroo Island Adventure<\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-footer\"><div class=\"product-footer-left\"><span class=\"product-days\">11 days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"product-footer-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/pzsjc\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-btn\">View trip<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Bells Beach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Located 90-minutes away from <a href=\"\/adventures\/melbourne\">Melbourne<\/a> is Torquay, one of the world\u2019s hottest surf hubs and on its fringes is Bells Beach \u2013 home to the annual Rip Curl Easter Pro, the longest-running surf competition on the planet. Spectators flock here around Easter weekend to watch the top surfing talent take to the soaring waves. Serious surfer? You can try to tackle the swells yourself, although be advised that they\u2019re really reserved for the very experienced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/australia-victoria-great-ocean-road-bells-beach-2511.jpeg\" alt=\"Six people stand at a lookout over Bells Beach on the Great Ocean Road.\" class=\"wp-image-87928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/australia-victoria-great-ocean-road-bells-beach-2511.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/australia-victoria-great-ocean-road-bells-beach-2511-425x239.jpeg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/australia-victoria-great-ocean-road-bells-beach-2511-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/australia-victoria-great-ocean-road-bells-beach-2511-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/australia-victoria-great-ocean-road-bells-beach-2511-1170x658.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/australia-victoria-great-ocean-road-bells-beach-2511-585x329.jpeg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spot surfers in the waters of Bells Beach year-round<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Lorne<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Laidback and artsy, it\u2019s easy to understand why Lorne is sometimes described as Melbourne\u2019s equivalent to Byron Bay. Stop here and stretch your legs with a wander on its wide, sandy beach, before settling down to a well-deserved flat white and a spot of brunch at one of the many waterfront cafes. Plus, Erskine Falls, a 30-metre high cascade, is also only a 15-minute drive inland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Aireys Inlet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember Round the Twist, that 90s TV show with the catchy theme tune? Well, a lot of it was actually filmed around Aireys Inlet. This sweet coastal hamlet is probably best known for its red-crested Split Point Lighthouse, offering lovely views out over the wildlife-housing limestone rocks of Eagle Rock Marine Sanctuary and the penguin-hotspot of Phillip Island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s not a huge amount to see on the main drag, but it\u2019s here that you\u2019ll find the gateway to the hiking trails, waterfalls and redwood forests of Great Otway National Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/australia-victoria-great-ocean-road-2617_aireys-inlet-lighthouse-pax.jpeg\" alt=\"Two people walk along a boardwalk down from the Aireys Inlet Lighthouse.\" class=\"wp-image-87929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/australia-victoria-great-ocean-road-2617_aireys-inlet-lighthouse-pax.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/australia-victoria-great-ocean-road-2617_aireys-inlet-lighthouse-pax-425x239.jpeg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/australia-victoria-great-ocean-road-2617_aireys-inlet-lighthouse-pax-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/australia-victoria-great-ocean-road-2617_aireys-inlet-lighthouse-pax-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/australia-victoria-great-ocean-road-2617_aireys-inlet-lighthouse-pax-1170x658.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/australia-victoria-great-ocean-road-2617_aireys-inlet-lighthouse-pax-585x329.jpeg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Split Point Lighthouse is a prominent feature on Shipwreck Coast<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Kennett River<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Australia is famed for its native furry inhabitants and none more so than the irresistibly cute koala. The aptly named Kennett River Koala Walk is the perfect place to witness these marsupials in the wild. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Koalas are fairly lazy creatures and, not unlike sloths, spend most of their time asleep. Luckily, that makes them a lot easier to see. Look up into the gum trees and you\u2019re bound to find one or more of these fuzzy teddies gazing back at you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Apollo Bay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Day-trippers don\u2019t always manage to get this far down the Great Ocean Road, making Apollo Bay a good place to escape the crowds. Sloping green meadows and quiet sandy beaches help lend the place a more relaxed feel, while locally caught fish adds a fresh flavour to the many restaurants found along the bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Read more: <a href=\"\/adventures\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-great-ocean-walk\/\">Everything to know about the Great Ocean Walk<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1919\" height=\"1079\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Australia-Victoria-Apollo-Bay-aerial-view-of-bay-and-town.jpeg\" alt=\"An aerial view of the water and township of Apollo Bay.\" class=\"wp-image-87930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Australia-Victoria-Apollo-Bay-aerial-view-of-bay-and-town.jpeg 1919w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Australia-Victoria-Apollo-Bay-aerial-view-of-bay-and-town-425x239.jpeg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Australia-Victoria-Apollo-Bay-aerial-view-of-bay-and-town-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Australia-Victoria-Apollo-Bay-aerial-view-of-bay-and-town-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Australia-Victoria-Apollo-Bay-aerial-view-of-bay-and-town-1170x658.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Australia-Victoria-Apollo-Bay-aerial-view-of-bay-and-town-585x329.jpeg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1919px) 100vw, 1919px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Apollo Bay is perfectly situated for adventures in the Otways<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Great Otway National Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Made up of 103,000 hectares of rainforests, beaches, waterfalls and heathlands, Great Otway National Park presents another perspective to the Great Ocean Road landscape. Offering several walking trails, the most popular take you through the forest to waterfalls or to the Cape Otway lighthouse, the oldest surviving building of its kind on mainland Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Loch Ard Gorge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Scenic spots aren&#8217;t hard to find on this coastline and the Loch Ard Gorge is the next one on the list. Named after the Loch Ard sailing ship that ran aground in June 1878, leaving two survivors, Tom and Eva, the two unconnected rock pillars here have been officially named after them and their fateful three-month voyage from England to Melbourne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Read more: <a href=\"\/adventures\/rachael-sarra-great-ocean-road-grampians\/\">Explore the Great Ocean Road with First Nations artist Rachael Sarra<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/australia-victoria-great-ocean-road-4383_loch-ard-gorge.jpeg\" alt=\"An eye level photo of the Loch Ard Gorge with receding water\" class=\"wp-image-87931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/australia-victoria-great-ocean-road-4383_loch-ard-gorge.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/australia-victoria-great-ocean-road-4383_loch-ard-gorge-425x239.jpeg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/australia-victoria-great-ocean-road-4383_loch-ard-gorge-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/australia-victoria-great-ocean-road-4383_loch-ard-gorge-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/australia-victoria-great-ocean-road-4383_loch-ard-gorge-1170x658.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/australia-victoria-great-ocean-road-4383_loch-ard-gorge-585x329.jpeg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Loch Ard Gorge beach is where two survivors of a shipwreck came ashore shore<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Port Campbell<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Admittedly Port Campbell is miniature, but the bay here is calm and safe for swimming in. There\u2019s a handful of shorefront restaurants too, where you can sit down to a bite while in the surrounding coastal scenery. It\u2019s also the closest town to the most popular coastal attractions on the Great Ocean Road. So, if you\u2019re looking for a place to stay either side of visiting the Twelve Apostles, this is usually a quieter spot to choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. The Twelve Apostles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re not going to travel the length of the Great Ocean Road and not see its greatest iconic site, are you? Welcome to the most recognisable section of the whole journey: the Twelve Apostles. These towering limestone stacks are well worth a visit, especially at sunrise or sunset. Only seven of the twelve are still left standing, so see them while you still can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1079\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Australia-Victoria-Twelve-Apostles-group-overlooking-bay.jpeg\" alt=\"Four people look out over the Twelve Apostles site.\" class=\"wp-image-87932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Australia-Victoria-Twelve-Apostles-group-overlooking-bay.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Australia-Victoria-Twelve-Apostles-group-overlooking-bay-425x239.jpeg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Australia-Victoria-Twelve-Apostles-group-overlooking-bay-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Australia-Victoria-Twelve-Apostles-group-overlooking-bay-1536x863.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Australia-Victoria-Twelve-Apostles-group-overlooking-bay-1170x658.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Australia-Victoria-Twelve-Apostles-group-overlooking-bay-585x329.jpeg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Twelve Apostles showcase the power of wind and sea<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. London Arch and the Grotto<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Loving the limestone? Well, there\u2019s more where that came from. London Arch, previously known as London Bridge, is an impressive stone archway that sits just off the coast. It was once a double arch, but after one was claimed by the rough seas, the name had to change. Next up, the Grotto. This hollowed-out cave gives you a round window into the waves and intensifies the sounds of the sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, this was just your starter for 10, there are plenty more amazing stops worth a visit along this winding coastal way. 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