Great Ocean Road
Victoria, Australia
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Brisbane Ranges National Park

Brisbane Ranges National Park
Staughton Vale

Little more than an hour's drive from Melbourne takes you to the state's richest wildflower habitat.

Enfield State Park

Enfield State Park
Enfield

Things to see and do Picnics Picnic facilities are available at the Surface Point picnic area and at Enfield picnic area. Remote Long Gully, which can be reached by vehicle or on foot from Surface Point, also has a picnic ground.

Mount Eccles National Park

Mount Eccles National Park
Macarthur

Mount Eccles National Park, 6120 ha in size, stands at the western edge of the volcanic plains that stretch from Melbourne to Port Fairy, extending northwards to Hamilton and Ararat.

Melba Gully

Melba Gully
Lavers Hill

Melba Gully is someties called "the jewel of the Otways", an apt description for a place where glow worms can be seen. This area is one of the wettest places in the state, with an annual rainfall over 2000mm, and plant growth is profile.

Sea Kayak Australia

Sea Kayak Australia Adventure, Water Activities, Tours, Nature
Portarlington

A sea kayaking tour of the Portarlington and Queenscliff areas over 2-3 days, with sights of some of great scenary and wildlife the Great Ocean Roads has to offer.

Searoad Ferries

Searoad Ferry with Pheonix
Queenscliff

Searoad Ferries crossing the bay between Queenscliff and Sorrento hourly between 7am and 6pm, seven days of the week 375 days of the year. Forget the long drive, come with Searoad Ferries for a restful crossing between Queenscliff and Sorrento.

Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary


Barwon Heads

Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary is located at the mouth of the Barwon River at Barwon Heads, about 20 kilometres to the west of the entrance to Port Phillip Bay. The Marine Sanctuary covers 17 hectares.

Planet Mud Outdoor Adventures


Yeodene

Planet Mud Outdoor Adventures are proud to be Victoria's first Paintball, Globeriding and Segway® Adventure Centre offering you a range of exhilarating activities to enjoy.

Marengo Reefs Marine Sanctuary


Marengo

The sandstone reefs that are within the Marine Sanctuary are known as Little Henty Reefs and are about 80 metres offshore from the beach.

The Arches Marine Sanctuary


Port Campbell

To the south of Port Campbell, offshore in 20 metres of water, the limestone seafloor breaks up into a series of amazing canyons, arches and tunnels that are locally known as 'The Arches'.

Point Addis Marine National Park


Anglesea

The Point Addis Marine National Park features spectacular scenery with wide sandy beaches, crumbling limestone and sandstone cliffs, rocky platforms and copious small rocky reefs.

Eagle Rock Marine Sanctuary


Aireys Inlet

Things to Do On calm day, a snorkel around the rocks can be very rewarding.

Queenscliff Dive Centre


Queenscliff

Queenscliff Dive Centre offers a unique environment for all your scuba diving needs. Unlike most dive centre's, Queenscliff Dive Centre provides everything on site, from hire equipment, purpose dive vessels, classrooms, accommodation, hot showers and even a custom built dive training pool and spa.

Port Campbell National Park


Port Campbell

Famous for the Twelve Apostles and historic shipwrecks, Port Campbell National Park contains the most significant areas of vegetation and fauna native to south-western Victoria.

Jirrahlinga Koala & Wildlife Sanctuary


Barwon Heads

The Jirrahlinga Koala & Wildlife Sanctuary is situated on five acres of land on the Northern edge of Barwon Heads. Jirrahlinga, Aboriginal for 'Seek a home for a kangaroo', was established more than 30 years ago by Tehree Gordon to be a haven for injured wildlife.

Lower Glenelg National Park


Winnap

The Glenelg River is the central feature of the Lower Glenelg National Park. Along the last part of its winding 400 kilometre path to the sea the river has carved a spectacular gorge up to 50 metres deep through limestone.

Steiglitz Historic Park


Steiglitz

Steiglitz, situated between Geelong and Ballarat, is almost a ghost town today, but in the 1860's and 1890's it was a busy goldmining township with hotels, shops, churches and a population of over 1,000. At the height of the 1860's gold rush, Steiglitz township had more than 1,500 residents,...

Point Danger Marine Sanctuary


Torquay

As well as containing a typically high invertebrate diversity associated with limestone reefs in Victoria, about 20% of the 96 species of sea slugs (opisthobranchs) recorded from this site have not yet been scientifically described. Things to Do Point Danger is very popular for sightseeing and shore walks,...

Mount Richmond National Park


Gorae West

Mount Richmond is an extinct volcano surrounded by low, flat land. The volcano is covered with a layer of sand blown inland long ago from Discovery Bay.

Great Otway National Park


Lorne

This park represents all that is special about the Otways: the tall wet forests, ancient rainforests, the drier forests of the inland slopes and the very diverse heathlands and woodlands, fringed by a spectacularly rugged coastline and studded with some of Victoria's most striking waterfalls and other attractions. Things...

Bay of Islands Coastal Park


Peterborough

This coastal park has outstanding ocean views and geological features. Sheer cliffs and rock stacks dominate the bays, and heathlands display colourful spring wildflowers. Beaches are accessible at some points. Aboriginal Traditional Owners Parks Victoria acknowledges the Aboriginal Traditional Owners of Victoria - including its parks and reserves.

Discovery Bay Coastal Park


Mount Richmond

This remote coastal park protects 55km of ocean beach. Inland, the park encompasses high coastal cliffs, huge rolling sand dunes and freshwater lakes and swamps. Coastal vegetation and wildlife thrive. Enjoy remote camping, walks and canoeing. Conditions can change in parks for many reasons.

Cape Nelson State Park


Portland

The picnic areas at Cape Nelson State Park set in quiet bush surroundings are an ideal location for a pleasant meal with family and friends. A range of linked tracks offer the opportunity to walk as little or as much as desired, allowing you to explore the spectacular coastal cliffs, diverse...

Twelve Apostles Marine National Park


Port Campbell

Located seven kilometres east of Port Campbell, the Twelve Apostles Marine National Park is Victoria's second largest Marine National Park and covers 7,500 hectares along approximately 17 kilometres of coastline. The park extends out from the renowned Twelve Apostles and includes some of Victoria's most spectacular underwater scenery.

Tower Hill State Game Reserve


Tower Hill

Things to Do There are five self-guided walks at Tower Hill, each with a different theme. - Peak Climb (orientation and geology - 30 mins, steep) - Lava Tongue Boardwalk (wetlands - 30 mins, easy) - Hat Island Habitat Track (revegetation - 45 mins, easy) - Whurrong Walk (Aboriginal foods - 1 hour, easy) -...

Otway Fly Treetop Adventures


Beech Forest

Otway Fly Treetop Adventures - One Location two adventures.

The Dunes Café Bar & Restaurant


Ocean Grove

The Dunes Cafe Bar & Restaurant is sitting on the dunes overlooking the main beach of Ocean Grove. This is an amazing location. There is a world class view sweeping out to sea.

Cape Otway Lightstation


Cape Otway

Climb to the top of mainland Australia's oldest lighthouse, Cape Otway Lightstation, 90 metres above the wild Southern Ocean, and see why many tragic shipwrecks occurred on this isolated and rugged coastline. Immerse yourself in history with one of Australia's most important and recognisable lighthouses at your doorstep.

Serendip Sanctuary


Lara

Specially designed bird hides enable you to see some of the 150 species of birds which breed at or visit Serendip Sanctuary.

Crawford River Regional Park


Hotspur

Things to see and do - Pleasure driving along 'The Boulevard', which follows the northern bank of the river, through forests of Brown Stringybark, Manna Gum and lush tree-fern lined gullies, is a beautiful way to discover the Park. - Camping at Hiscocks Crossing and picnicking along 'The Boulevard' is popular - Fishing...