A 243-kilometer scenic coastal drive in Victoria, Australia, featuring famous limestone formations like the Twelve Apostles, surf beaches, and rainforests.
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Ideal For
Plan your trip around the ideal season for the best experience
December-January, Easter holidays, and weekends - Australian summer holidays bring maximum local and international tourists
February-April and October-November, particularly on weekdays
June-August during the Australian winter due to cold, wet, and windy coastal conditions
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Indian Visitors
Free
No entry fee
Opening Hours
12:00 AM — 11:59 PM
Open all days, 24 hours as it is a public highway. Driving during daylight hours is highly recommended for safety and visibility of attractions. Most visitor centers, cafes, and specific paid attractions operate between 09:00 and 17:00.
The Great Ocean Road is a public highway with free entry for all visitors. Access to the Twelve Apostles viewing platforms, Loch Ard Gorge, and Great Otway National Park is also free. Specific attractions along the route like the Cape Otway Lightstation, Otway Fly Treetop Adventures, or wildlife parks charge separate admission fees.
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Address
Great Ocean Road, Torquay to Allansford
Coordinates
-38.6806, 143.0304
Nearest City
Torquay
Multiple ways to get to this destination conveniently
Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) is 115 km from Torquay (the start of the road), taking about 1.5 hours by car via the M1 freeway.
Geelong Railway Station is 22 km from Torquay. V/Line trains run regularly from Melbourne's Southern Cross Station to Geelong, taking about 1 hour.
Accessible via the Princes Freeway (M1) from Melbourne to Geelong, then the Surf Coast Highway (B100) directly to Torquay where the Great Ocean Road officially ...
Rental cars and campervans from Melbourne or Geelong are the most popular options. V/Line operates public buses along the route, but they run on fixed schedules...
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