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Great Ocean Road

Australia travel guide

What to see on the Great Ocean Road

A coastal road west of Melbourne with cliffs, surf beaches, koalas in the eucalyptus trees and the Twelve Apostles.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
Photo: Dietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0

Great Ocean Road highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Twelve Apostles

    Rock stacks rising from the sea.

  2. Loch Ard Gorge

    A cove between cliffs.

  3. Kennett River

    Koalas in the trees.

  4. Bells Beach

    A legendary surf spot.

  5. Apollo Bay

    A fishermen’s village.

Day trips from the Great Ocean Road

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to the Great Ocean Road

Any time of year is good to travel to the Great Ocean Road: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb no warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec no warnings

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the neighbourhood café. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Australia guide.

Frequently asked questions about the Great Ocean Road

What to see on the Great Ocean Road?

Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, Kennett River, Bells Beach and Apollo Bay.

What to see on the Great Ocean Road in one day?

Don’t miss Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, Kennett River, Bells Beach and Apollo Bay. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to the Great Ocean Road?

Any time of year is good to travel to the Great Ocean Road: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

What day trips can you take from the Great Ocean Road?

Great Ocean Road from Melbourne and Twelve Apostles by helicopter.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.