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Great Ocean Road by campervan
Victoria · 243 km coastal road from Torquay to Allansford
About Great Ocean Road
One of the world's great coastal drives, the Great Ocean Road hugs Victoria's southwest coast past surf beaches, rainforest and towering limestone stacks. It was built by returned soldiers after World War I and is a memorial to those who died in the war. Most travellers pick up a campervan in Melbourne for the drive.
Highlights
Twelve Apostles
The limestone stacks rising from the Southern Ocean are the headline stop. Go at sunrise or late afternoon for the best light and fewer crowds.
Bells Beach and Torquay
Start with Australia's surf capital and its famous break.
Great Otway National Park
Waterfalls, tall forest and koalas along the road near Kennett River.
Loch Ard Gorge
A dramatic gorge and beach with a shipwreck story to match.
Tips for your trip
- Drive west to east or the reverse. Either way, give yourself time to stop rather than rushing the 243 km.
- Winding sections and narrow lookouts take longer than the distance suggests, so plan shorter driving days.
- Book holiday parks early in summer and school holidays.