Great Ocean Road Attractions, Places to Visit & Travel Guide

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Why This Place is Special

• • The Twelve Apostles limestone stacks rising from the Southern Ocean
• • Loch Ard Gorge and Shipwreck Coast maritime history
• • World's largest war memorial constructed by WWI soldiers
• • Great Otway National Park temperate rainforests and waterfalls
• • Professional surfing competitions at Bells Beach
• • Wildlife viewing, specifically koalas at Kennett River

Ideal For

Facilities & Amenities

• • Parking
• • Restrooms
• • Food stalls
• • Cafeteria
• • Information center
• • First aid
• • Wheelchair access
• • Souvenir shops

Rules & Restrictions

• • No stopping on the roadside outside of designated parking bays
• • No drone flying at the Twelve Apostles or other national park areas without a specific permit
• • Observe speed limits strictly; winding roads have sharp curves and heavy policing
• • Do not cross safety fences or barriers at cliff edges
• • No camping outside designated holiday parks and campgrounds
• • No feeding native wildlife

Safety Information

• • Watch out for wildlife crossing the road, especially kangaroos and wallabies at dawn and dusk
• • Drive on the left side of the road at all times; use pull-over areas if driving slowly
• • Observe changing speed limits; roads are winding with sharp curves and blind corners
• • Do not stop on the road; use designated parking bays and pull-off areas for taking photos
• • Stay behind safety barriers at all cliff edges due to highly unstable limestone
• • Coastal weather changes rapidly; carry warm layers and a windproof jacket even in summer
• • Be aware of strong ocean currents and rips; swim only between the red and yellow flags at patrolled beaches