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The Great Ocean Road travel guide

Limestone stacks, surf towns and koalas

The Twelve Apostles. Photo: Michael J Fromholtz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

21hflight from London
MELnearest main airport
18° in Janwarmest month
10° in Julcoolest month

The Great Ocean Road winds for 240km along Victoria's coast west of Melbourne, past surf beaches, rainforest and the famous Twelve Apostles limestone stacks.

It's one of the world's great road trips, best done over two or three days, with koalas in the trees at Kennett River.

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What The Great Ocean Road is known for

  • Twelve Apostles

    Limestone stacks in the sea.

  • Koalas

    Wild at Kennett River.

  • Bells Beach

    A famous surf break.

  • Road trip

    One of the world's best.

Top things to do in The Great Ocean Road

  1. 1

    The Twelve Apostles

    At sunset.

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  2. 2

    Loch Ard Gorge

    A dramatic cove.

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  3. 3

    Kennett River koalas

    Look up into the trees.

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  4. 4

    Great Otway rainforest

    Waterfalls and treetop walks.

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Where to stay in The Great Ocean Road

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Best time to visit The Great Ocean Road

Best value: Apr–May, Sep–Nov. October to April: warm and mostly dry.

  • Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
  • PeakBusiest, highest prices
  • QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
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Getting there and around

About 21h from London to MEL, and flights from most UK airports. How long is the flight from your airport?

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Good to know

  • Drive on the left and watch for wildlife at dusk.
  • Go west to east to have the sea on your side.
  • A day trip is long; two nights is better.
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The Great Ocean Road FAQ

How long does the Great Ocean Road take?

Two or three days.

Can I do it as a day trip?

Yes, but it's a long day.

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