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Plan and get the most from your journey

Take the time to explore each destination; from their rich natural environments, their lively cafes and restaurants or enjoy the boutiques and breweries.

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Travel the Great Ocean Road and beyond for one of the world's most scenic coastal drives. Experience a diverse array of things to see and do in the region, from outdoor activities such as surfing, scuba diving and sea kayaking to arts, cultural and heritage attractions. Admire the stunning coastline on the Great Ocean Walk and enjoy fine dining, local winemakers and fresh produce along the way.

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VISITING RESPONSIBLY

Enjoy what the Great Ocean Road region has to offer, whilst keeping safe. Whether you're exploring the streets around a town, or our beaches, rivers, parks and waterways, there are some key things to remember.

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ROAD SAFETY

Road safety is for everyone. Let's help keep our roads safe so we can all enjoy our visit.

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GETTING HERE

Plan your trip to the Great Ocean Road. Information and instructions on drive routes, public transport, trains and buses and airport access.

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DIGITAL GUIDES

Download digital guides & maps for your next journey to the Great Ocean Road region. Including helpful planners & touring maps, these guides include helpful tips & hints on what to do & where to go.

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Visitor Information Centre

Nothing beats talking to an experienced local to ensure you make the most of your journey.

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Please consider the following on your trip

 

Respect Private Property

  • The Great Ocean Road has big nature in abundance which we encourage you to explore but private property, the homes and farms of the people that live here are off limits. Please respect that they are the homes and livelihoods of families who work hard to nurture the land and produce the food we all enjoy.
  • Trespassing can disrupt farming activities and put both visitors and livestock at risk. Plus, property owners deeply value their privacy and the peace of their homes. Respecting private property is key to maintaining the harmony of our community.

Hiking and Cliff Safety

  • Stay on established tracks above and avoid the base of cliffs below by the distance of their height or more.

Take Care of our Unique Wildlife

  • Use your camera zoom, keep your distance and avoid noise pollution and please help us keep our wildlife wild by not feeding them.

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Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the Great Ocean Road region the Wadawurrung, Eastern Maar & Gunditjmara. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging. We recognise and respect their unique cultural heritage and the connection to their traditional lands. We commit to building genuine and lasting partnerships that recognise, embrace and support the spirit of reconciliation, working towards self-determination, equity of outcomes and an equal voice for Australia’s first people.