Great ocean road

What should you not miss on a trip along the Great Ocean Road near Melbourne? #uncoverdownunder

During Australia cruises, urbanites can check out the cosmopolitan cities of Sydney and Melbourne. Prefer exploring the outdoors? Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef off the Whitsunday Islands.

One of my favorite experiences of my Australian road trip was my journey along the Great Ocean Road. From watching the sunrise at the Twelve Apostles to wine by the campfire in Blanket Bay, the 243-kilometre (151 miles) stretch of road is definitely one to camp, surf and explore.

The biggest War Memorial in the world The Great Ocean Road in Victoria is a 243 km stretch of road along the south-eastern coast of Australia between Torquay and Warrnambool.

Photo about a windy stretch of the Great Ocean Road, God s gift to recreational drivers. Image of journey, open, outdoors - 4320764

The Great Ocean Road, Australia is one of those bucket list road trips that capture our fascination. A 2 or 3 day self drive of the Great Ocean Road is optimal for the best itinerary.

One of the most iconic road trips to do in Australia is along the Great Ocean Road in Victoria. The Great Ocean Road is an Australian National Heritage listed 243km stretch of road along the south-eastern coast of Australia. If you decide to road trip down this coastline you will pass cute seaside villages (perfect for surfing), beautiful tranquil forests and waterfalls (keep your eyes open for wild koalas!) and incredible coastal landforms such as the twelve apostles. In this article I will…

Explore our guide to the Great Ocean Road, Australia – one of the world’s most spectacular coastal drives, along the coast of Victoria & home to the 12 Apostles.

If you've only got a weekend to spare, here's our perfect Great Ocean Road itinerary to see all the very best spots in just 2 days.