How long should you spend on the Great Ocean Road?

We recommend spending 3 days driving the Great Ocean Road. This gives you time to visit the popular landmarks such as the Twelve Apostles, surf and swim at the brilliant beach towns, hike in the rainforests of the Otways, and enjoy the stunning coastal views.



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As the premier southern touring route in the country, most people take between 2-4 days to complete the coastal drive. In doing so they enjoy plenty of iconic Great Ocean Road experiences such as waterfall chasing, wild koala & kangaroo spotting, relaxing on beaches and dining out in cute holiday towns (to name a few!)

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Yes, 2 days is enough on Great Ocean Road to see the main highlights. The 2 day itinerary we've laid out includes highlights like the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, Bells Beach, and Erskine Falls. There's plenty more to see and do if you have more time though!

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The main attraction is the twelve apostles, spend at least one hour here absorbing the view and taking Instagram worthy pictures. Then head to the Loch Ard Gorge bridge, just a 3-minute drive from the twelve apostles. There is a great history of the iconic location and its shipwreck.

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The best time to see the 12 Apostles is early morning or late afternoon. You'll avoid the heavy crowds and have a bit more peace and quiet as you look out onto them. Sunset is spectacular. You can view all 7 of them from viewing platforms – clearly marked from the road on how to walk there and get your snaps.

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It's been voted one of the top ten places to visit in the world, and for a good reason. The winding road hugs the coast, providing stunning ocean views and plenty of opportunities to stop and explore the area's many rock formations.

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The Great Ocean Road is a scenic experience all year round. However, the best time to drive is during summer as the skies are clear, and you can see the winding cliff faces along the shoreline.

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Port Fairy is a coastal town in south-western Victoria, Australia. It lies on the Princes Highway in the Shire of Moyne, 28 kilometres west of Warrnambool and 290 kilometres west of Melbourne, at the point where the Moyne River enters the Southern Ocean.

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Apollo Bay is the halfway point on your Great Ocean Road drive journey. It's often referred to as the place where the ?hill meets the sea? and it's easy to understand why.

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Melbourne to Apollo Bay Home to some of Australia's best-known surf beaches, Torquay marks the official beginning of the Great Ocean Road.

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In my opinion, the best way to see the Great Ocean Road is through a self-drive road trip. This is why I put together a self drive 2 day Great Ocean Road itinerary that includes all the best attractions between Torquay and the 12 Apostles.

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