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The Great Ocean Road starts at Torquay and meanders along the awe-inspiring coastline and through stunning rainforests until it reaches Allansford. This 243-kilometre road trip features beautiful beaches, incredible waterfalls and unique coastal features.
There is also the opportunity to see a Koala in the wild, enjoy fantastic lookouts and wander along some terrific walking tracks. There are many things to do along the Great Ocean Road; here are our favourite top 10.
Top 10 Things to Do along the Great Ocean Road
The Twelve Apostles are stunning limestone rock stacks towering 45 metres above the Southern Ocean in the Port Campbell National Park. You can view them from the lookout or on a scenic helicopter flight.
Hopetoun Falls in The Great Otway National Park is a lovely 30-metre waterfall in a beautiful fern-filled gully along the Aire River. You can see the top of the falls at the lookout a few metres from the carpark.
Spot a Koala
There is an abundance of wildlife and native birds along the Great Ocean Road. You can try your luck to spot a Koala in the wild at Kennett River, Wye River and the Cape Otway National Park.
Great Ocean Rd Chocolaterie
This is an excellent spot for chocolate lovers, with a spectacular showroom filled with thousands of chocolates and delicious artisan ice creams; you can even watch the chocolates being created. For more details - Click Here.
Erskine Falls is one of the most popular waterfalls in the Otways. This 30-metre waterfall plunges into a rock pool. You can view it from two platforms, one at the top and one at the waterfall's base.
Built-in 1848, The Cape Otway Lightstation is the oldest surviving lighthouse in mainland Australia. It is also known as the 'Beacon of Hope' and sits atop the towering sea cliffs 90 metres above the Bass Straight.
The Redwoods in The Great Otway National Park are stunning 60-metre-high trees in a beautiful fern-filled gully along the Aire River. It is a truly enchanting place to wander around, breathe the fresh air and relax.
Loch Ard Gorge is a stunning sandy beach surrounded by 30-metre sandstone cliffs on the Great Ocean Road. You can view it from the lookout or take the steps down and enjoy the beach, caves and rock formations.
The Grotto is a unique rock formation that combines a cave, a sink hole and an archway. It is located in the Port Campbell National Park on the Great Ocean Road. Take a short walk or see it from the viewing platform.
Bells Beach
Bells Beach has an international reputation as one of Australia’s best surf beaches. It's a great spot to wander along the sandy beach or sit at one of the lookouts and watch the surfers.
Great Ocean Road Day Trips, Learn to Surf Lessons, Wildlife Encounters and more fun and exciting tours.
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