Overview

Fire the imagination and discover your sense of adventurous amid the spectacular landscapes of the Great Ocean Road. Get active in the great outdoors, soak up some sunshine, and enjoy a wealth of things to do, from surfing, canoeing and scuba diving to walking, cycling and horse riding. Hit rainforest trails on a mountain bike, ride the waves on a stand-up paddle board, or hike along white sandy beaches and rugged coastal tracks. Work on your swing at golf courses that look out over the ocean, cast a line in volcanic lakes, or get a fresh perspective on a scenic flight over the 12 Apostles and Shipwreck Coast.

Plan before you go

Make sure you check weather and terrain conditions and pack plenty of water before you embark on an outdoor adventure. Keep up-to-date with the latest warnings and advice via the Parks Victoria and Vic Emergency websites. 

Highlights

Forrest Mountain Bike Trails, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

Forrest Mountain Bike Trail

Great Trails
Bomb, flow, hurtle or delicately pick your way through the Forrest Mountain Bike Park, within the beautiful bushland of the Great Otway National Park.
Surfers at Torquay Beach, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

Surfing

Outdoor & adventure
Surf the west coast of Victoria at beaches in the Great Ocean Road region from the famed breaks of Bells Beach to the wild waves beyond Discovery Bay.
Surfer at Bells Beach, Torquay, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

Bells Beach

Beaches & coastlines
Check out the waves at Bells Beach, one of Australia's famous surfing beaches and home to the Rip Curl Pro held every Easter.
Great Ocean Walk, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

Great Ocean Walk

Great trails
Journey from Apollo Bay to the 12 Apostles along the Great Ocean Walk, weaving through national parks, deserted beaches and rugged coastal scenery.
Bells Beach, Surf Coast Walk, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

Surf Coast Walk

Great trails
Wander through inspiring seaside landscapes interspersed with coastal villages on the world-class 44-kilometre multi-use Surf Coast Walk trail.
Man on Fly

Otway Fly Treetop Adventures

Walking & hiking
Enjoy a real bird's eye view and sway with the branches when you take a walk high in the dense rainforest canopy in the heart of the ancient Otways.
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National parks and reserves

Nature & wildlife
Discover spectacular coastlines and sand dunes, ancient rainforests and old volcanoes in national parks and reserves in the Great Ocean Road region.
Kangaroos at Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

Wildlife

Nature & wildlife
See amazing wildlife in the Great Ocean Road region from whale watching to spotting koalas, seals, kangaroos and the elusive platypus.
Bells Beach, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

Beaches and coastlines

Nature & wildlife
Paddle, swim or surf in the crashing waves or take a relaxing stroll along the clean, golden sands of some of Australia's best beaches.
Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

Road trips and itineraries

See & do
Drive one of the world's most scenic coastal routes on the famous Great Ocean Road extending from Torquay to Allansford with spectacular cliff views.