National Park, Coast, Lookout, Natural formation, Sandy beach, Cliff

The limestone rock formations jutting out of the sea just a few metres from the high jagged cliffs are the most visited natural landmark in the Australian state of Victoria and one of the most famous places in the whole of Australia. Find out tips for visiting Twelve Apostles National Park, when's the best time to visit, what you'll see here and how much the entrance fee costs. [btn "Book your car rental - Melbourne airport" https://www…

Coast, The Cove, Lookout, Natural formation

Loch-Ard is a popular spot about 5 minutes drive west of the Twelve Apostles. The rugged coastline, full of small coves and golden limestone islands and rocks, beckons visitors with breathtaking views. [btn "View hotels in Port Campbell" https://www.booking.com/city/au/port-campbell.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-greatocean-lochard] Loch Ard Shipwreck Site The bay is named after the clipper (fast sailing ship) Loch Ard, a Scottish ship that was…

Natural formation, Coast, Lookout

The London Bridge rock formation is one of the other popular sites within Port Campbell National Park, including the iconic Twelve Apostles. London Bridge is the perfect place for a short half hour drive from Port Campbell or a stopover on the way to Warrnambool. [btn "Book your car rental - Melbourne Airport" https://www.booking.com/cars/airport/au/mel.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-greatocean-londonbridge] Until 1990, the Rock had two 'bridge'…

Coast, Lookout, Sandy beach

The bay of miniature islands and rocks jutting out of the sea is the last major tourist attraction at the western end of the Great Ocean Road. The "Bay of Islands" refers to the roughly 10 km stretch of coastline between the city of Peterborough and where the coast road turns inland. [btn "Book your car rental in Melbourne Airport" https://www.booking.com/cars/airport/au/mel.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-greatocean-bayislands] The islets and…

Tourist town, Sandy beach, Lookout

Apollo Bay is a major tourist town and a very common stop for at least 1 night for many travelers. The town benefits from a strategic location roughly in the middle of the Great Ocean Road and we also stayed here for 1 night in each direction. Apollo Bay also has a beautiful sandy beach and plentiful facilities. [btn "Book a hotel in Apollo Bay" https://www.booking.com/city/au/apollo-bay.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-greatocean-apollo] Beaches…

Cliff, Lookout, Sandy beach

Point Addis is for many travellers the first real stop in the countryside on the Great Ocean Road, apart from the starting point in Torquay. [btn "Book your car rental in Melbourne airport" https://www.booking.com/cars/airport/au/mel.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-greatocean-addis] The rocky headland overlooks two sections of coastline with golden limestone cliffs up to 50 metres high. Marked paths and steps lead from the viewpoint and car park…

Lighthouse, Lookout

The Cape Otway Lighthouse is one of Victoria's most iconic sites and one of the most visited stops on the Great Ocean Road. A visit to the lighthouse should definitely not be missed, it just takes a bit of planning as the area around the lighthouse is a museum, which charges an entrance fee and is not open 24/7. [btn "Book a room directly at the lighthouse" https://www.booking.com/hotel/au/cape-otway-lightstation.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p…

Lookout, Coast

Although Cape Patton is just a small viewpoint right on the main road and you will probably only stop here for 5-10 minutes, it is still one of the symbols of the Great Ocean Road. [btn "Car rental prices - Melbourne Airport" https://www.booking.com/cars/airport/au/mel.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-greatocean-patton] In fact, the coastline around Cape Patton is a typical example of what the Great Ocean Road looks like - in one glance you'll see…