Category: The Magestic Great Ocean Road

The Great Ocean Road is truly one of the most beautiful drives in the world. Whether you are driving in your own car or taking a Great Ocean Road tour, this lovely meander will take your breath away as you pass by the imposing ocean cliffs of Port Campbell National Park, through the lush green forest of Otway National Park, and past some of the most spectacular views of the ocean you’ll ever see. To make the most out of this magnificent drive, you’ll want to take a few days to see it all and bring some of the following essential items.

A Great Ocean Road tour map

There are so many spectacular sights to see along the Great Ocean Road that it would be easy to miss some of them if you didn’t have a proper map. To get a useful map that outlines all of the best points of interest, check out a visitor information centre before you head out. Make sure to circle any highlights you don’t want to miss, such as Bells Beach, Apollo Bay, Otway Lighthouse, Otway National Park and the Twelve Apostles.

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The Great Ocean Road is a historically significant stretch of highway that winds alongside the wild and windswept Southern Ocean from Torquay to Warrnambool, Victoria. Visitors come from around the world to experience the 243 kilometres of surf beaches, historic ports, forested mountain ranges, magnificent cliffs, national parks, abundant wildlife and perfect vistas. Whether you are planning to explore the entire road on a Great Ocean Road tour or in your car, the following are some of the best spots you absolutely must stop to visit along the way.

Bells Beach

Just after Torquay, diverge from the highway to visit Victoria’s best beaches, namely the iconic Bells Beach. From Melbourne, you can jump on a Great Ocean Road day tour to visit the area, or get there in your own car by turning left onto Bells Boulevard just after the community of Jan Juc. Bells Beach has an international reputation of being one of Australia’s best surf beaches, and whether or not you are into surfing, stopping just to enjoy the view is absolutely worthwhile.

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Travellers to Australia commonly approach their journey with incredible anticipation and excitement. They make lists of ‘must dos’ and ‘must sees’, which typically include adventures such as a boat trip on Sydney Harbour, an organised Melbourne tour, presence at a world-class sporting event, a trip to some wineries, swimming with dolphins and seeing Australia’s amazing flora and fauna.

All of these activities are very worthwhile when visiting Australia, but above all else, time spent in Sydney should be included and prioritised on the itinerary of every traveller. Sydney is a captivating city and, no matter what your age, where you are from in the world or what you want from your holiday, Sydney will surely impress.

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