The Great Ocean Road is Victoria's premier coastal attraction and one of the world's most scenic drives. Stretching 243 kilometers along Australia's southeastern coastline, this iconic road trip from Melbourne showcases dramatic limestone cliffs, pristine beaches, ancient rainforests, and the world-famous Twelve Apostles.
Twelve Apostles: Australia's Most Photographed Natural Wonder
The Twelve Apostles limestone formations are the crown jewels of any Great Ocean Road tour. These magnificent 45-meter-high rock stacks rise majestically from the Southern Ocean in Port Campbell National Park. Despite the name, eight apostles remain today, sculpted by 20 million years of wind and wave erosion. Our Great Ocean Road day trips are timed for optimal viewing at sunrise or sunset when golden light transforms these ancient sentinels into a photographer's paradise.
Loch Ard Gorge: Maritime History Meets Natural Beauty
Loch Ard Gorge combines dramatic coastal scenery with Australia's maritime heritage. Named after the tragic 1878 shipwreck that claimed 52 lives, this stunning gorge features towering 70-meter cliffs, hidden beaches accessible via wooden staircases, and natural rock formations including the Island Archway, Razorback, and Thunder Cave. Our guided Great Ocean Road tours include fascinating shipwreck stories that bring this historic site to life.
Great Otway National Park: Ancient Rainforest Adventures
Experience the complete contrast of the Great Otway National Park rainforests on our Great Ocean Road tours from Melbourne. Walk among 300-year-old Mountain Ash trees towering up to 90 meters in lush temperate rainforest ecosystems. The Otway Fly Treetop Walk offers a unique 600-meter elevated walkway 25 meters above the forest canopy. Discover cascading waterfalls including Triplet Falls, Erskine Falls, and Beauchamp Falls surrounded by moss-covered gullies, tree ferns, and native wildlife.
Wildlife Encounters Along the Great Ocean Road
Wildlife spotting is a highlight of our Great Ocean Road day tours. Visit Kennett River where wild koalas sleep in roadside eucalyptus trees - often dozens visible at once. Between May and October, witness migrating southern right whales from clifftop lookouts near Warrnambool. Spot kangaroos and wallabies at dusk near Apollo Bay, and watch for native birds including cockatoos, kookaburras, and wedge-tailed eagles throughout your journey.