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Getting here & around

Travelling by car from Melbourne
The Great Ocean Road is a 2-hour drive from the heart of Melbourne with dual lane highway conditions for most of the journey and excellent signposting.

Travel via the Princes Highway over the West Gate Bridge to the bayside city of Geelong. From here you can explore the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula or take the Surf Coast Highway to the famous surf town of Torquay. For over 400 kilometres, from Torquay to Nelson on the South Australian border, the Great Ocean Road provides some of the most impressive coastal scenery in Australia.

Alternatively, take the inland route by following the Princes Highway from Geelong to Warrnambool past rich farmland and picturesque country towns.

Air services
Avalon Airport is conveniently located between Melbourne and Geelong and operates services by most airlines from most Australian cities. Sharp Airlines fly between Portland and Melbourne daily.

Other transport options
V/Line runs frequent train services from Southern Cross Station in Melbourne to Geelong and Warrnambool. V/Line coach services operate from Warrnambool to Port Fairy and Portland. For detailed information on train timetables and costs contact V/Line.

Ferry services operate between Queenscliff on the Bellarine Peninsula and Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula.

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Things to do

Aboriginal Victoria
Walk and talk with a local guide, visit heritage sites, discover native wildlife or sample bush foods in the spectacular Great Ocean Road region.
Food and wine
Taste your way around the Great Ocean Road region with a unique array of gourmet food and cool climate wines in the Geelong and Henty wine regions.
History and heritage
Tread through the past of the Great Ocean Road region from Aboriginal history and scared sites to maritime museums, lighthouses and shipwrecks.
Family activities
Pack the car and drive through the Great Ocean Road region with the kids and find a range of fun activities for the whole family both indoors and out.
Shopping
Shop for the latest in surf gear and surf brand clothing at the home of Rip Curl and Quicksilver or pick up fresh local produce at a weekend market.
Nature and wildlife
Wonder at some of the most beautiful natural attractions in Australia, ancient rainforests and abundant local wildlife in the Great Ocean Road region.