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Great Ocean Road

Cyclists must push bikes around the must-see panorama of Loch Ard Gorge walking tracks.

No car, no crowds: The new way to do one of our greatest road trips

From volcanic craters to towering redwoods and secret rail trails, the best way to experience the Great Ocean Road is by venturing off the bitumen.

  • Tracey Croke
The new viewing platform at The Blowhole.

Great Ocean Road’s new $8 million lookout is here – and it’s striking

The viewing platform gives visitors an accessible, environmentally sensitive vantage point designed to amplify the famous roar of the ocean.

  • Julietta Jameson
Following the track in the Great Otway National Park.

Australia’s wild and unforgiving coast makes this ‘great walk’ sublime

The coast-hugging Great Ocean Walk has sea views in abundance, and covers 110 kilometres from Apollo Bay to the Twelve Apostles.

  • Jim Darby
Santara Restaurant at Sunnymead Hotel.

Super sangas to hidden dining rooms: Six of the Great Ocean Road’s best eats

From a retro deli slinging super sandwiches to a restaurant hiding in a bowls club, you won’t go hungry when you make this famed journey.

  • Justin Meneguzzi
The refreshed Sunnymead Hotel at Aireys Inlet.

Latest addition to motel revival offers rare spa experience

Effervescent and easy-going, the restored Sunnymead Hotel can either be a happy pit-stop on your Great Ocean Road trip or a relaxing place to linger a little longer.

  • Justin Meneguzzi
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The Great Ocean Road.

Guide to driving Victoria's coast:The things you must see and do along the iconic Great Ocean Road

There's the 12 Apostles, of course, but also wildlife, whisky, ice-cream, bric-a-brac, gorgeous stays, charming hosts, history, wine ... and pizza.

  • Julietta Jameson
The California redwood forest in the Aire Valley Reserve, bordering the Great Otway National Park, has been described as one of the best-kept secrets in Victoria.

California redwood forest, Aire Valley Reserve: Land of giants one of Victoria's best-kept secrets

Now roughly 90 years old, some of these foreign trees have reached heights exceeding 60 metres.

  • Mark Daffey
Great Ocean Road's Twelve Apostles at sunset.

Victoria's Great Ocean Road travel guide and things to do: Why now is the time to visit

Despite borders reopening to visitors, Victoria's Great Ocean Road is very quiet and if you time it right, you could have one of our most well-known attractions all to yourself.

  • Kylie McLaughlin
The Pole House is one of Victoria's most eye-catching properties.

The Pole House review, Great Ocean Road, Victoria: One of Australia's most iconic holiday homes

I lost count of how many times envious motorists and pedestrians paused, open-mouthed, to take photographs of our accommodation.

  • Mark Daffey
Having started as a 19th century pub, the hotel is an interesting mix of architecture.

The Royal Mail, Dunkeld, Victoria hotel review: Home to one of Australia's best restaurants, this hotel is an ideal country stay

It was once a pub but this hotel now offers great accommodation and food to enjoy with the mountain views.

  • Tim Richards