Overview

Pull over in a coastal town where the local fish and chip shop is a short sandy stumble from the beach and embark on a summertime seaside tradition. Park yourself on the foreshore and torment the local seagulls with your paper-wrapped package of goodness. Perfectly fluffy potato cakes, hot crispy chips, freshly caught local fish, deep-fried so-bad-they're-good dim sims… all bathed in a perfect sea of vinegar and salt. Everything is better in batter, and everything tastes better at the beach. Or at the end of the pier. Or in your car, watching the surfers… you catch our drift.

Try these popular spots: 

Black Rock, Melbourne
Cerberus Beach House
Off Beach Road, Half Moon Bay, Black Rock
03 9533 4028

Geelong
The Geelong Boat House
10 Western Beach Foreshore Road, Geelong
03 5222 3642

Queenscliff, Bellarine Peninsula
Trident Fish Bar
4 Gellibrand Street, Queenscliff
03 5258 2334

San Remo, Phillip Island
San Remo Fisherman's Co-op
170 Marine Parade, San Remo
03 5678 5206

Sorrento, Mornington Peninsula
Fish Fetish
27 Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento
03 5984 1479

Apollo Bay, Great Ocean Road
Apollo Bay Fishermen's Co-Op
Trafalgar Street, Apollo Bay
03 5237 1067

Beechworth
Ageing Frog Fish Bar
68 Ford Street, Beechworth
03 5728 2046

Lorne, Great Ocean Road
Salty Dog Fish & Chippery
Cumberland Resort, Lorne
03 5289 1300

Port Campbell, Great Ocean Road
Frying Nemo
32 Lord St, Port Campbell
03 5598 6411

Port Fairy, Great Ocean Road
East Beach Fish & Chips Take Away
146 Griffiths St, Port Fairy
03 5568 1505

Torquay, Great Ocean Road
Fisho's
36 The Esplanade, Torquay
03 5264 7739

Warrnambool, Great Ocean Road
East Warrnambool Fish & Chips Shop
4 Nicholson Street, Warrnambool
03 5562 3997

Destinations

Geelong waterfront, Geelong and the Bellarine, Victoria, Australia

Geelong

Destinations
Explore Victoria's second largest city, Geelong, the gateway to the Bellarine Peninsula and the Great Ocean Road with a diverse range of activities.
San Remo, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia

San Remo

Destinations
The authentic fishing village of San Remo is the gateway to Phillip Island and a great place to sample a fresh bounty of seafood, or catch your own.
Intercontinental Sorrento, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria

Sorrento

Destinations
Join in the good life amid Sorrento's historic buildings, whether you're dining al fresco, browsing galleries and boutiques or swimming with dolphins.
Lakes Entrance, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia

Lakes Entrance

Destinations
A popular holiday spot, Lakes Entrance is located on the edge of Ninety Mile Beach where the Gippsland Lakes meets the Southern Ocean.
Apollo Bay, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

Apollo Bay

Destinations
Base yourself in Apollo Bay at the foothills of the Otways to explore the Great Ocean Road region, 12 Apostles or stopover on the Great Ocean Walk.
Teddy's Lookout, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

Lorne

Destinations
Relax and unwind in the seaside town of Lorne, attracting visitors for more than a century with its easy Mediterranean feel and charming scenery.
Port Campbell, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

Port Campbell

Destinations
Stop at Port Campbell on your Great Ocean Road trip and admire the spectacular coastline scenery of Port Campbell National Park and the 12 Apostles.
Port Fairy, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

Port Fairy

Destinations
Uncover history in every corner of this charming fishing village at the end of the Great Ocean Road with tree-lined streets and heritage buildings.
Warrnambool Coastal Reserve, Victoria, Australia

Warrnambool

Destinations
Wonder at the beauty and terror of the Shipwreck Coast, catch a glimpse of a southern right whale, and explore the vibrant community of Warrnambool.

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Beaches and coastlines

Nature & wildlife
Drag yourself away from the Great Ocean Road with its dramatic rock sculptures and soaring views, and discover more of Victoria's stunning coastline.
Sodafish, Lakes Entrance. Photo by Ben Savage.

Seafood

Food & wine
From water to waiter, beachside and lakeside restaurants and eateries serve up the freshest seafood from Victoria's surf, bays, rivers and lakes.
Lake Bellfield, Grampians, Victoria

Fishing

Outdoor& adventure
Fish Victoria and cast a line on the bay, an empty beach, river or inlet, head out to sea or fly-fish for trout in a mountain stream or alpine lake.
Live Wire Park, Lorne, Great Ocean Road

Family activities

See & do
Bring the kids and make the most of Victoria's interactive museums and festivals, exhilarating outdoor adventures and fascinating wildlife parks.