The Twelve Apostles and surf towns.
The Great Ocean Road runs from Torquay to Allansford along Victoria's southern coast. One to three days gives time for surf beaches, rainforest and the Twelve Apostles.
🚐 About 3 hours (around 190 km)
Drive south via Geelong to Torquay and follow the coast road. Stop at Bells Beach, Anglesea and Lorne. Torquay is the start of the road. Bells Beach is a surf break. Lorne has a pier and cafes.
Right beside the beach.
Bush-style sites near the town.
🚐 About 2 hours (around 100 km)
Drive through the Otway Ranges and on to the Twelve Apostles. The Twelve Apostles are best at sunrise or sunset. Loch Ard Gorge has a shipwreck story.
A park near the town.
Close to the town.
🚐 About 3.5 hours (around 220 km)
Return via Warrnambool, Colac and Geelong. Return via Warrnambool and Geelong. Add a stop at Tower Hill reserve for emus and koalas.
A beach park.
A park near the beach.
Campsite rules, fees and availability change. Check the park or operator website before you go.