Where do you stop on the way to Great Ocean Road?

Where do you stop on the way to Great Ocean Road?

10 stops you can’t miss along the Great Ocean Road

• Bells Beach. Benny Marty/Shutterstock.
• Aireys Inlet. FiledIMAGE/Shutterstock.
• Lorne.
• Kennett River.
• Apollo Bay.
• Great Otway National Park.
• The Twelve Apostles.
• Loch Ard Gorge.

Is the Great Ocean Road worth doing?

Taking a Great Ocean Road day trip is a jaw-dropping experience, there really is no other way to describe it. We spent a total of AUD 192 ($147) to take this 12-hour day trip and there is no question that this was probably the best value of anything we experiencing during our epic three week adventure around the world.

What should you not miss on Great Ocean Road?

• 13 Must-see places across the Great Ocean Road region.
• Hopetoun Falls, Otways.
• The Grotto, 12 Apostles Coast.
• Loch Ard Gorge, 12 Apostles Coast.
• The Redwoods, Otways.
• Marriners Lookout, Apollo Bay.
• The Razorback, 12 Apostles Coast.
• Lower Kalimna Falls, Lorne.

What is there to see on the Great Ocean Road?

Discover the best places to visit along this dramatic coast with our list of the top attractions on the Great Ocean Road.

• Port Campbell National Park. Port Campbell National Park.
• Helicopter Tours Editor’s Pick.
• Torquay.
• Great Otway National Park.
• Surfing at Bells Beach.
• Otway Fly Treetop Adventures.
• Great Ocean Walk.
• Lorne.

What town is closest to the 12 apostles?

What town is near the 12 apostles?

• Port Campbell. Port Campbell is usually next on the agenda for travellers, being the next main stop after the twelve apostles.
• Princetown. Although not as well-known as other towns in the Great Ocean Road, it is a very close distance to the Twelve Apostles.
• Apollo Bay.
• Cape Otway.

Is the Great Ocean Road famous?

Renowned for its rugged natural beauty, shipwreck stories, and surfing culture the Great Ocean Road and its frequently changing and dramatic landscapes and views make this 242 kilometre stretch of road Australia’s most famous coastal journey.

What happened to the 12 Apostles Great Ocean Road?

The Twelve Apostles were formed by erosion. The harsh and extreme weather conditions from the Southern Ocean gradually erode the soft limestone to form caves in the cliffs, which then become arches that eventually collapse, leaving rock stacks up to 50 m (160 ft) high.

Where are the best stops on the Great Ocean Road?

The best Great Ocean Road stops are in the Port Campbell National Park (including Twelve Apostles) so focus your time here. The most scenic leg of the drive is further along between Lorne and Apollo Bay. The rock formations at Loch Ard Gorge are a highlight of the Great Ocean Road (and only five minutes from the 12 Apostles)

Can you drive from Melbourne to the Great Ocean Road?

You can then drive back to Melbourne via the Great Ocean Road route and choose the stops you are most interested in. The best Great Ocean Road stops are in the Port Campbell National Park (including Twelve Apostles) so focus your time here. The most scenic leg of the drive is further along between Lorne and Apollo Bay.

What is the Great Ocean Road National Park?

While the Great Ocean Road covers a ton of coastline, this national park is a gem located more inland. Covering nearly 200 hectares, this park is one of the few Great Ocean Road highlights that is not a beach.

How long does it take to drive the Great Ocean Road?

We spent four days self-driving the road from Melbourne, but you could follow our Great Ocean Road itinerary in two or three days if necessary (we had a fair amount of relaxation time). I include suggestions for shorter trips below.