Great Ocean Road
Self-Drive The Great Ocean Road
GREAT OCEAN ROAD
The Great Ocean Road begins in Torquay which is about an hour’s drive from Melbourne and runs to Port Fairy just beyond the 12 Apostles. It’s a narrow winding road much of the way with spectacular coastal views. Most people do it as a day trip from Melbourne but it takes about 11 hours whether by self drive or on an escorted tour. An alternative is to continue the coastal route into South Australia which continues to the Cape Jervis ferry to Kangaroo Island and all the way to Adelaide. For those people who like scenic drives and were considering a few nights on Kangaroo Island this can make a lot of sense. Along the way you’ll pass Bells Beach, a famous surf area, Apollo Bay, a Greek ex-pat community about halfway to the 12 Apostles, and the Great Otway National Park where you can zip line in the canopy or go paddling in search of elusive platypus.
The Twelve Apostles, Gibson Steps
Twelve apostles
Twelve Apostles Lodge Walk
Torquay
Bells Beach
Grampians
Melbourne
Great Ocean Walk
Beacon Point Ocean View Villas
Oscars Waterfont Boutique Hotel
Apollo Bay Guest House
Captains at the Bay
Comfort In Apollo Bay
Comfort In Port Fairy
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Rick Garrett
I’m a Professional Travel Adviser with over 40 years of travel industry experience. The countries I specialize in include Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, French Polynesia (aka Tahiti), and the Cook Islands. I’ve made dozens of trips to the South Pacific so am able to provide you with first hand knowledge and experience while creating the custom itinerary that is perfect for YOU, and then take care of everything from A to Z, before, during and after your amazing Down Under adventure. Because the journeys I create for my clients are born out of my desire to share my authentic travel experiences, each one is unique, and designed to match your interests, tastes and budget.