Great Ocean Road, Scenic coastal route in Victoria, Australia.
The Great Ocean Road extends for 243 kilometers along the southeastern coast, featuring limestone cliffs, pristine beaches, and dense rainforest sections.
Returned soldiers constructed the road between 1919 and 1932 as a memorial to their fallen comrades from World War I, making it the largest war memorial in Australia.
Local indigenous communities along the route maintain strong connections to the land through guided tours, storytelling sessions, and educational programs about Aboriginal heritage.
Multiple viewpoints with designated parking areas allow visitors to photograph the Twelve Apostles and observe native wildlife throughout different times of the day.
The road connects several national parks where visitors can spot koalas in eucalyptus trees, kangaroos in open fields, and diverse bird species in their natural habitat.
Location: Victoria
Inception: 1932
Address: Great Ocean Rd, Victoria, Australia
Website: https://australia.com/en-gb/places/melbourne-and-surrounds/guide-to-the-great-ocean-road.html
GPS coordinates: -38.73389,143.68722
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:21
Melbourne combines historic heritage and nature across several notable sites. The Queen Victoria Market, established in 1878, spans seven hectares and offers fresh products and local crafts. The Royal Botanic Gardens have housed over 8,500 plant species on 36 hectares since 1846. Flinders Street Station, built in 1910, marks the city center with its French architecture and green dome. Federation Square covers 3.2 hectares and hosts the Arts Centre, NGV Gallery, and restaurants. The surrounds of Melbourne provide various destinations. The Great Ocean Road stretches 243 kilometers between Torquay and Allansford, along limestone cliffs and rock formations of the Twelve Apostles. St Kilda is popular for its beach, pier, and Luna Park, an amusement park dating back to 1912. Phillip Island is a 100 km² natural reserve where penguins return to the coast each evening, and the island also hosts seal colonies. The Melbourne Museum displays natural history collections and Aboriginal culture, while the Eureka Tower offers views of the city from 297 meters high.
The Twelve Apostles
56.4 km
Loch Ard Gorge
54.5 km
London Bridge
66.8 km
Split Point Lighthouse
46.8 km
Great Otway National Park
12.1 km
Port Campbell National Park
66.4 km
Hopetoun Falls
12.5 km
The Grotto
68.3 km
Gibson Steps
50.5 km
Twelve Apostles Marine National Park
51.3 km
Southside Beach
62 km
Point Addis Marine National Park
59.9 km
Island Archway
54.6 km
Triplet Falls
18.3 km
Melba Gully State Park
27.8 km
Maits Rest
11.8 km
Lorne Pier
33.3 km
Great Ocean Road Story
33.2 km
Southside Clothing Optional (nudist) Beach
64.7 km
Bells Beach
65.8 km
Erskine Falls
32 km
Beauchamp Falls
11.5 km
Shelly Beach
64.2 km
Gibson Beach
50.6 km
Clifton Beach
49.3 km
Princetown Beach
45.8 km
Rivernook Beach
45.1 km
Moonlight Beach
41.9 kmReviews
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