Discover the Twelve Apostles, Apollo Bay, Bells Beach and other iconic wonders on your scenic Great Ocean Road Self-Drive holiday on one of the worlds most picturesque oceanside routes; drive the Surf Coast from Cape Otway to Torquay, see the raging waters of the Shipwreck Coast and explore preserved treasures in historic Warrnambool and inland, taste fresh produce from bucolic, fertile farmlands and wander alongside ancient volcanic lakes and diverse flora and fauna.

Take one of the world’s most scenic and diverse drives. See exotic animals in an open savannah zoo, classic surf beaches, historic towns, National Parks, shipwreck coasts and amazing iconic vistas.

One of the most spectacular scenic coastal drives in the world, the historic Great Ocean Road that was built by returned soldiers between 1919 and 1932 as the world's largest war memorial , traverses coastlines washed by the Bass Strait and the Southern Ocean. Beginning close to Geelong at the Bellarine Peninsula down to Portland and almost to the coast of South Australia with townships and villages between the Great Ocean Road Drive is a magical experience. From Torquay in the east to Cape Otway, is the Surf Coast then becoming the resting place of the sailing boats, the Shipwreck Coast towards Warrnambool, then on to Allansford. The Great Ocean Road, with some inland ventures, delivers an amazing array of experiences, bucolic countryside and cafes with fresh local produce, vineyards, galleries, crafts, heritage, culture, nature, kayaking, diving and driving above the ocean, alongside tall cliffs, famous towering rock stacks in raging surf, tranquil beaches, beautiful remote bays, famous surfing beaches, friendly, welcoming towns, extinct volcanos and crater lakes and thick forests alive with flora and fauna. Warrnambool is a laidback country town, with excellent cafes, restaurants shops and beaches high on Flagstaff Hill, the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum is a reconstructed maritime village from the early 1800's complete with hotel, schoolhouse, band, surger, a couple of lighthouses and a lighthouse keepers cottage. Overlooking the ocean with relics from the famous ship wrecked off the coast of Port Campbell in 1878, the Loch Ard, the museum is a delight. Just off shore, whales migrate annually to nurture their calves, with great coastal viewing points along the Great Ocean Road at pretty Warrnambool - once a whaling port - for you to experience the sight of the gentle giants at rest and at play.

Plan to take time out today to explore the unexpected treasures and delights discovered en-route from Melbourne as you again experience one of the most scenic and diverse drives in the world, returning to Melbourne. Shipwreck coasts from Port Fairy to Otway, vistas across nature's wonderland of wind carved sculptures in the Southern Ocean and Bass Straight, brilliant surf beaches, historic townships, fertile farmlands and National Parks.