After we depart the city, we’ll head straight for the eastern end of the Great Ocean Road to begin our journey along this spectacular coastal drive. We will also pass a few popular seaside towns on the Great Ocean Road, including Torquay, Anglesea and Lorne. It is an approximately 90-minute drive from Melbourne to Torquay and an approximately 50-minute drive from Torquay to Lorne via Anglesea.

20 minutes Passing through the seaside town of Anglesea.

Take the opportunity to capture a moment under the historic Memorial Archway marking the beginning of the Great Ocean Road

Passing through the quaint seaside resort towns of Lorne and Wye River. It is an approximately 60-minute drive from Lorne to Apollo Bay. Stopping in the seaside township of Apollo Bay, with time to grab a bite to eat

It is an approximately 100-minute drive from Apollo Bay to Port Campbell National Park. Once out of the trees and back by the Southern Ocean, we arrive at Port Campbell National Park, home to the iconic 12 Apostles.

You will enjoy free time to take in the views from every angle, walk along the boardwalks, and get the perfect pictures of this wild and rugged coastline

Count how many koalas you can spot and enjoy spending time with some of Australia’s native parrots, lorikeets and even kookaburras.

Afterwards, you’ll move on to Loch Ard Gorge, shrouded by impressive limestone cliffs. You can take a walk and check out the local attractions, including the Archway, the Razorback, and Dumpling Pots. You’ll also get to learn about Australia’s most famous shipwreck while you’re here.