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Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia, what a drive.

Great Ocean Road

Victoria’s Surf Coast, along the Great Ocean Road is a must destination to visit in Victoria, Australia. There are many reasons to visit. Above all, the towns like Lorne, Torquay, Apollo Bay and Warrnambool to name a few.  Because the Great Ocean Road Region is the perfect place for a day trip, however, why not have a weekend getaway or an extended holiday that will fulfil your surfing safari and beach experience. To conclude, the Great Ocean Road Region from Melbourne is approximately 207kms (approx 2 Hour 45 minutes) to the south west of Melbourne

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Where densely forest mountains abruptly meet golden sand shoreline.

Great Ocean Road Victoria destinations can be found between Torquay to Warrnambool, the Victorian coast jutts out into the ocean, with Cape Otway forming its apex. Above all, what a drive.

Torquay

This surf resort, with its shady grassed front beach and golden sand surf beach also has excelled recreational facilites, 18 hole golf course,tennis courts and bowling green to be enjoyed.

Torquay Attractions

There are many reasons to visit. Above all, the attractions like Australian National Surfing Museum, Bells Beach, Point Impossible Surf Beach and more.
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Apollo Bay

The coastal resort of Apollo Bay has a choice of swimming and surf beaches as well as rewarding sea and river fishing.

Apollo Bay Attractions

There are many reasons to visit. Above all, the attractions like Mait's Rest, Great Ocean Walk, Mariner's Lookout and more.
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Lorne

The safe bathing beach and the challenging surf at the Loutit Bay's South end makes Lorne very appealing to the visitor.

Lorne Attractions

A reasons to visit Lorne. Most importantly, it's attractions like Erskine Falls, Teddy's Lookout, Sheoak falls, Memorial Arch are just a few.
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Warrnambool

Warrnambool has grown to be the largest city in Victoria's South West. Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum diplays arifacts from its shipwreck past and in May to October Southern right whales calve off nearby Logans Beach.

Warrnambool Attractions

There are many reasons to visit. Most importantly, it's attractions like Flagstaff Hill Marine Village, Bay of Islands, Logan's Beach are just a few.
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What's on at the Great Ocean Road

What's On

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Whats on, the Great Ocean Road Victoria has a number of live events and festivals all year round. Therefore, why not Indulge in epic food, wine or cultural festivals, watch one of its major events… or while night away at music festivals.. Whats-On, Whatever you love to do, participate Aussie style by browsing the calendar in our Bulletin of Events. 

Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach
The event holds a very special place in surfing folklore, as the longest running world championship level contest on the World Tour. It's tradition that the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach includes the Easter long weekend.
Event: April 8 - 18, 2020
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Warrnambool May Racing Carnival
It's Grand. It's May Racing. All virtual roads lead to the 'bool for one of Australia’s hallmark country racing events, the May Racing Carnival. View Australia’s finest jumps horses and be immersed in the thrill of racing. Watch the races online at home via Racing.com.
Content: Warrnambool Visitor Information Centre
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Warrnambool May Racing Carnival
It's Grand. It's May Racing. All virtual roads lead to the 'bool for one of Australia’s hallmark country racing events, the May Racing Carnival. View Australia’s finest jumps horses and be immersed in the thrill of racing. Watch the races online at home via Racing.com.
Content: Warrnambool Visitor Information Centre
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Port Fairy Folk Festival
The festival story started in December 1977 when the festival came to town – it was literally on the back of a truck – inspired by folk & roots music – powered by volunteers. Together we become one amazing festival gathering singing by the oceans of the south-west coast.
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WHAT'S ON AT THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD

EVENTS & FESTIVALS

Whats on, the Great Ocean Road Victoria has a number of live events and festivals all year round. Therefore, why not Indulge in epic food, wine or cultural festivals, watch one of its major events… or while night away at music festivals.. Whats-On, Whatever you love to do, participate Aussie style by browsing the calendar in our Bulletin of Events. 

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