Few walks capture the wild heart of southern Australia like the Great Ocean Walk. I first tackled this beast of a trail with a small crew from Great Ocean Road Tours Australia, boots dusty, packs heavy, and spirits somewhere between excitement and dread. From Apollo Bay to the Twelve Apostles, this track unwinds for over […]
Australia is famous for its the most beautiful beaches in the world. Many of them are Great Ocean Road beaches. Throughout the year, visitors flock to the endless ocean and sand, perfect for sunbathing, surfing or walking. Surfing enthusiasts will find big waves at many of the Great Ocean Road’s beaches, which are popular stops
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Looking for things to do in the Otways? Check out our guide for the best spots for sightseeing, outdoor adventures, and wildlife encounters in this beautiful area. Otway stands out as a top hiking spot in Victoria, Australia. Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Otway tour, nestled just 101 miles southwest of Melbourne. Immerse yourself in the
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Not far from the roar of the Southern Ocean, Visit the Allansford sits quietly at the end of The Great Ocean Road, a stretch famous for its bends, sea views and surf breaks like Bells Beach and London Bridge. Most people fly past this quiet dairy town on their way to the 12 Apostles or
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Every surfer knows Bells Beach — even if you’ve never paddled out, you’ve probably seen its big waves on the telly or on a Rip Curl poster in a Torquay café. When I first drove down Bells Beach Road, past the gum trees and the sea spray, I knew why this stretch of coast is
Few trails capture the essence of the Australian coast like the Surf Coast Walk. From Torquay to Aireys Inlet, this 44km track winds through dunes, woodlands and windswept cliffs — every step a reminder that nature’s dance is never still. I’ve walked this route more times than I can count, and every time I’ve learned
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Great Ocean Road tell you to slow down, and paddling the Anglesea River is one of them. The water is calm, the wattlebirds are chattering from the river banks and beyond the dunes, you can just hear the ocean rolling in from Anglesea Main Beach. On my first kayak on the Anglesea River, I realised
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Some towns are all noise and neon, but Aireys Inlet hums in a softer key.It’s where the Great Ocean Road finally lets you catch your breath — the kind of place you pull over “just for a look” and end up staying for a week. I’ve lost count of the times I’ve pulled into town
Some towns on the Great Ocean Road have their landmarks — Split Point Lighthouse, Erskine Falls, the 12 Apostles — but Aireys Inlet Skate Park has carved its own kind of fame. I’ve rolled through plenty of bowls across Australia, but this one, tucked between bush and beach, has that salty coastal soul that only
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I still reckon the best kind of souvenir isn’t a fridge magnet — it’s berry juice under your fingernails. The title Visit a Berry Farm and Pick Your Own Berries on the Great Ocean Road says it all: this stretch of southern coastline isn’t just about thundering surf and limestone cliffs; it’s about flavours fresh
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