Great Ocean Road attractions
Every major stop along the road, organised by region — from the Surf Coast through the Otway forest to the Shipwreck Coast.
Three regions, ten major attractions, one road
The Great Ocean Road has three distinct character zones, each with its own attractions. The Surf Coast from Torquay to Lorne is wide beaches and surfing icons. The Otway region between Lorne and Apollo Bay shifts inland into rainforest, koalas and waterfalls. The Shipwreck Coast from Princetown to Warrnambool is the limestone cliff country dominated by the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge.
Pick attractions by region rather than by ranking. A typical 3-day trip hits 2–3 attractions in each region; a 7-day trip can cover almost all of them. Each card below links to a full guide with parking, timings, photography tips and FAQ.
Great Ocean Road tours and activities
Browse tours focused on the Great Ocean Road, the Twelve Apostles and the Otways.
Great Ocean Road
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Surf Coast
Torquay to Lorne — wide beaches, surfing icons, the official road's start, and the most accessible stretch from Melbourne.
Photo stop Memorial Arch
The wooden arch at Eastern View marks the symbolic gateway to the Great Ocean Road.
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Lighthouse Split Point Lighthouse
The 'White Queen' of Aireys Inlet — coastal walks, ocean views, and Round The Twist nostalgia.
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Surf Bells Beach
Australia's surfing temple — home to the Rip Curl Pro and some of the world's longest right-handers.
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Lorne through Apollo Bay to Lavers Hill — temperate rainforest, koalas, waterfalls, the heritage Cape Otway Lightstation, and the slowest, quietest stretch of the road.
Heritage Cape Otway Lightstation
Mainland Australia's oldest surviving lighthouse, built in 1848 on the wild southern cape.
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Nature Great Otway National Park
Towering mountain ash, glow worms, waterfalls, and the koala-thick Otway forest.
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Waterfall Erskine Falls
30-metre waterfall plunging into a tree-fern gully ten minutes from Lorne.
Read the guideShipwreck Coast
Princetown to Warrnambool — limestone giants, hidden coves, and the densest cluster of world-class viewpoints on the entire road.
Iconic The Twelve Apostles
Limestone giants rising from the Southern Ocean — the road's most photographed scene.
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Must-stop Loch Ard Gorge
Turquoise water, towering cliffs, and one of Australia's most haunting shipwreck stories.
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Walk Gibson Steps
86 wooden steps cut into the cliff — the only beach access beneath the Apostles.
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Historic London Arch
Formerly London Bridge — the inland span collapsed in 1990, stranding two tourists.
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