From the South Australia border to Geelong, the Great Ocean Road wraps around Victoria’s rugged coastline, with ocean beaches on one side and the forests and mountains of the Otway Ranges on the other.

On the shores of Port Phillip Bay lays the historic seaside village of Queenscliff and as Victoria’s largest regional city, Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula have all the ingredients for a memorable visit.

Known as Victoria’s surfing capital, Torquay is also a major holiday resort town and Anglesea is a favourite holiday destination incorporating beaches and bushland.

Heading toward the picturesque inland, Camperdown is one of the major towns in the Shipwreck Coast hinterland. Visit Colac’s historic buildings or explore Otway National Park.

Lorne is a charming seaside town known for its Mediterranean feel and picture-postcard scenery and at Apollo Bay tourists will love water based activities in the clear water.

Port Campbell is nestled among spectacular coastline scenery including the Twelve Apostles. Amid dairying country overlooking the Southern Ocean, Warrnambool is a great place for leisurely walks.

Discover history in every corner of the charming old fishing village of Port Fairy. Nearby Portland offers visitors a wealth of opportunities to get back to nature.

This region hosts a range of activities and adventures all set amongst amazing scenery.

See the trip planner to plan your trip in this region.

Pictured Top; Barwon Heads

Picture bottom; Portarlington