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Discover and book online the best holiday, weekend and getaway accommodation available on the Great Ocean Road. From Queenscliff to Torquay, Lorne, Apollo Bay, 12 Apostles / Port Campbell and on to Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland.
Whether you are seeking a holiday house for the family or a weekend of luxury and indulgence in a hotel, motel, resort, guesthouse or bed and breakfast, you are sure to find exactly what you want along the Great Ocean Road and surrounds.
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Great Ocean Road - Featured Properties

Whites Beach Torquay, Boutique Resort

Torquay's only 4 1/2 star luxury boutique resort.
With gated entrance, a maximum of 7 suites or 14 guests you are ensured a very private getaway.
First class Conference Venue and Conference Facilities available.
The Coastal Barn B and B Port Fairy

The Coastal Barn B and B Port Fairy

Self Contained Bed and Breakfast with 2 Types of accommodation to choose from. The family oriented Loft Sleeping up to 6 people OR the more intimate Studio sleeping up to 4. Excellent accommodation at a budget price.
Flinders Nest Queenscliff

Flinders Nest Cottage Queenscliff

"Your private getaway, with all the creature comforts of home” This luxurious 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom holiday house, located just 100m from Queenscliff’s premier safe swimming beach and an easy 10 minute stroll to cafes and shops. Flinders Nest is a great place from which to tour the delights of the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula or to simply escape, relax and unwind.
Bay Panorama View

Bay Panorama Luxury Apartment Lorne

Exclusive 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom apartment. Ultimate in luxury and style. With sunny norh facing balcony. main Bedroom has a magnificent sea view through large picture window.
Apollo Bay Guest House

Apollo Bay Guest House

A unique property, situated on the waters edge on the Great Ocean Road. French decor * Queen size beds * Log fires * Central heating * Tranquil setting * Exquisite landscaped gardens * Off-street parking *
Ashmont Motor Inn

Best Western Ashmont Motor Inn and Apartments - Port Fairy

The Ashmont Motor Inn was built in 2001. Rooms are tastefully furnished, functional, well appointed, spacious and very clean. It is the only property in Port Fairy with free cable TV and wirless internet. You will be pleased with your decision to stay at The Ashmont.
Shepherds Rest Apartmnent Lorne

Lorne Shepherd's Rest Apartment.

Luxury apartment sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms with queen size beds and ensuites. Unique furnishings, art and sculpture adorn this delightful treetop retreat. 150 meters from the beach.

Lorne Shepherd's Rest Bed and Breakfast

Boutique Bed and Breakfast is offerred in luxury establishment. Featuring one room for that romantic getaway featuring a queen size bedroom with ensuite. 150 meters from the beach.

Swan Bay Home - Queenscliff

New 4.5 star 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, double storey holiday house with sensational water views overlooking the Treed Reserve. Spacious, fully equipped kitchen, three  living areas.

Gateway to the Great Ocean Road B and B - Torquay

Bed & Breakfast - Self Contained Holiday Accommodation
Located on the picturesque Great Ocean Road, this self-contained accommodation or luxury B&B has a large sundeck over-looking great ocean views.

Panoramic Drive Holiday House, Cape Bridgewater (Portland)

Fantastic 3 Bedroom Holiday House with magnificent views of Cape Bridgewater. 10 minutes from Portland. Come vist the whales!

Bethune House

Welcome to this luxurious 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom holiday house, located just 100m from Queenscliff?s premier safe swimming beach and an easy 10 minute stroll to cafes and shops. Bethune Cottage is a great place from which to tour the delights of the beautiful BellarinePeninsula or to simply escape, relax and unwind.

Point Lonsdale Guest House

The beautifully renovated Point Lonsdale Guesthouse (ex Terminus House, circa 1884) preserves the old world charm of yesteryear while the timber-panelled decor of the motel units will have you thinking you are on a cruise. Authentic maritime artifacts throughout capture the romance of seafaring days gone by.

Casa Favilla B and B Apollo Bay

Luxury Bed and Breakfast on Great Ocean Rd, close to beach and restaurants. Queen size beds with ensuite, spa available in separate spa room. Gas powered log fire in main lounge. Free wine and chocolates on multiple night stay. Quality continental style breakfast. Wireless Internet access. Plenty of room to relax.
Suma Park Cottages

Suma Park Cottages Quenscliff Area

Country style cottages, warm and cosy, fresh air, come and enjoy a country stay with the convenience of city shopping, restaurants and the beach only minutes away.  Bring your bike or walk to historic Queenscliff.

Windover Lorne

Ocean Views! Lovely house situated in the central part of Lorne, located in a quiet pocket amongst the trees, walking distance to shopping precinct.  Two storey residence, 4 bedrooms (3 Queen-size beds, 1 double bed), 2 living areas, fully equipped kitchen, bathroom and an ensuite. Large rear balcony includes BBQ facilities.

The Great Ocean Road is both an internationally acclaimed scenic route and an official tourist region of Victoria.

Location:
The Great Ocean Road proper is a 273km stretch of road along the South Eastern coast of Australia between the Victorian towns of Torquay and Warrnambool. The Great Ocean Road is one of the top 10 scenic drives in the world.
The tourist region starts at Geelong in the east and covers that part of Victoria to the South Australian border in the west.
The Great Ocean Road is an amazing drive - beautiful surf beaches, arresting coastline, enchanting bushwalks, national parks and native wildlife. Small coastal towns are great places to have a breather, look around and have a bite to eat. From Melbourne take the M1/Princes Freeway to Geelong (75km or about an hour from Melbourne) to begin your trip.

Each town along the Great Ocean Road has its own history and uniqueness from Queencliff to Ocean Grove to Barwon Heads to Torquay to Angelsea to Lorne to Apollo Bay to Port Campbell and the nearby 12 Apostles to Warranbool to Portland and Cape Bridgewater.
 

There are many smaller places in between such as Aireys Inlet, Moggs Creek, Kennett River, Wye River, Peterborough and Port Fairy. You will also pass through the Otway ranges which hosts one of the largest tree top walks in the world, The Otway Fly, with its 600m walk through the trees at 25m above the ground. The trees reach up to another 50m. For the thrill seeker a 45 metre high lookout is ascended via a spiral stairway through the understorey to emerge amongst the crowns of the giants of the forest.

A one-day trip down the Great Ocean Road is definitely not enough to see all the marvels this whimsical road has to offer. There are so many choices of sights to see and activities to experience, so go ahead indulge and enjoy!

History:
The Great Ocean Road was built by 3000 returned servicemen (or "Diggers") as a war memorial for fellow servicemen who had been killed in the First World War.
Parts of the Great Ocean Road run around steep coastal mountains. These were the trickiest and the final sections to be built. In 1922 the section from Eastern View to Lorne was completed. In 1932 the section from Lorne to Apollo Bay was finished, thus completing the entire road.

The Trip and Tour Itineries:
Although you can drive the Road from west to east, most travelers make the journey east to west. Start your journey in Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula and discover beautiful beaches, great eateries, a fascinating heritage and an enormous range of recreational opportunities from fishing and golfing to diving and surfing.

Coastal sections -Much of the road hugs tightly to the coast, offering outstanding views of Bass Strait and the Southern Ocean.

Between Anglesea and Apollo Bay is a particularly scenic stretch of road which passes through many towns where mountains meet the sea. The main beach in Lorne offers great views of Louttit Bay nestled in a natural amphitheatre of hills, and Teddy's Lookout is not far from the main street.

The section near Port Campbell provides access by foot or helicopter to some of the most scenic coastline in the world, because of its striking and dramatic natural limestone and sandstone rock formations. These formations have been created by erosion from waves and rain and include Loch Ard Gorge, the Grotto, London Bridge (renamed to London Arch in recent years after the 'bridge' partially collapsed), and most famously The Twelve Apostles.

Mountain and forest sections - Around Lorne are many forest walks which visit impressive waterfalls. Erskine Falls is a 15 minute drive inland from Lorne.

Kennett River is a popular spot for koala spotting.

Between Apollo Bay and Gellibrand Lower, the road passes through the Great Otway National Park, which includes some of the last surviving temperate rain forests in the south of Australia. A walk at Mait's Rest, located directly on the Great Ocean Road, offers the opportunity to view spectacular tree fern and myrtle beech trees.

After Lavers Hill is Melba Gully which includes a 40 minute walk through tree ferns, myrtle beech, Australian blackwood, a giant Otway messmate, and beautiful river cascades. If you return at night with a search light you will see millions of glowworms known as Arachnocampa.

Speed limits - The road's speed limit varies from 80km/h (50mph) to 100km/h (62mph) out of urban areas. However, its sharp curves make it impossible to reach those speeds in most places. It is a two lane roadway (one lane in each direction). Urban area speed limits vary from 50km/h (31mph) to 70km/h (43mph)
There are speed cameras at intervals along the road.

 
 

The Great Ocean Road Towns:


GEELONG – The gateway to the Great Ocean Road. Take in the colourful and lively ambience of bayside Geelong, Victoria's second largest city, rich in Colonial history and buildings. Geelong is the hub for a large farming community for many miles around. At the Geelong Arty gallery you will find many famous Australian paintings, sculptures and decorative arts.
 
QUEENSCLIFF - Queenscliff is not officially on the Great Ocean Road but it is never the less the first town to visit on this stretch of coast, and if you happened to come by boat across the heads of Port Phillip Bay, it is the place where you will disembark. Here you can experience the lifestyle of the rich and famous. Stooped in history this beautiful town has two magnificent hotels with 5 star accommodation and a number of highly rated B and B's and guest houses. Discover the town's rich maritime history, excellent restaurants and heritage buildings.
 
OCEAN GROVE - Ocean Grove is located on the Bellarine Peninsula, 25 km south-west of Geelong. It lies on the eastern bank of the Barwon River estuary which separates it from its twin town Barwon Heads. As these towns possess both the closest ocean beaches to Geelong and safe family beaches along the riverbank, they are popular holiday destinations with a wide range of accommodation and holiday activities. Ocean Grove has a population of 12,000.
 
BARWON HEADS – Barwon Heads is on the western bank of the Barwon River and with a population of approx. 2,000 is the smaller sibling to Ocean Grove; but it does have one thing that Ocean Grove doesn’t have – a hotel. Barwon Heads was the locale for the shooting of the ABC series ‘Sea Change’ and has a certain charm as well as great beaches.
 
TORQUAY - Torquay is Victoria's surfing capital and a major holiday resort town.
Some of the biggest names in surfboards, surfwear and accessories are based here, with huge retail outlets at Surf City Plaza. The Surfworld Museum captures the spirit of the popular pursuit in words, pictures and hands-on displays.
Torquay has the best of both worlds with its beaches - protected family beaches, plus the action of the surging surf. Nearby is Jan Juc and the legendary Bells Beach of the classic surf contest. Just a short drive away, Point Addis provides breathtaking views out to sea and back to the gently arching bay from high up on the point.
 
ANGLESEA - Anglesea is an attractive seaside resort town which spreads for about 5 km along the coast. This town gives you dramatic beaches, exciting bush land, and spectacular coastal scenery. The Golf Course has achieved fame because of the grazing kangaroos which take advantage of the well watered fairways in the early morning and late afternoon. Sightseers can get a good view of the 'roos from Golf Links Road. Anglesea is a good place to catch some wind - you'll often see sailboards skipping along on the breeze.
Anglesea is great place to discover on foot. The 35km Surfcoast Walk passes through the town and you can wander in both directions, along the coast and inland up beside the Anglesea River. Coogoorah Park, adjoining the river, has a series of walking tracks, boardwalks and bridges that wind through native bush, span reedy wetlands teeming with birds and cross the river.
 
AIREYS INLET - Aireys Inlet is a pleasant holiday destination with beautiful secluded beaches, coloured cliffs and rock pools. There are a range of activities to enjoy, such as great fishing, surfing, horse riding, mountain biking, canoeing, and hang gliding. Split Point Lighthouse, dubbed "the White Queen" by an early
resident, is the starting point for some wonderful walks.
Along the coast there are a couple of charming seaside hamlets such as Fairhaven and EasternView where you will find the spectacular Pole House and The White House with stunning views of the coastline.
 
LORNE - Lorne is easily the most fashionable coastal destination on the Great Ocean Road, the Noosa of the south. A trendy shopping strip and patrolled main beach makes this a popular getaway destination. Set between the waters of Loutit Bay and the cool Otway forests, Lorne has a charm that's hard to surpass. The town's unique qualities were recognised early, with Lorne being the first Victorian place to be declared an area of Special Significance and Natural Beauty. Teddy's Lookout at the back of Lorne has great views, and Erskine Falls is also worth a visit.
 
WYE RIVER & KENNETT RIVER - Wye River and Kennett River, situated between Lorne and Apollo Bay, are two of those magical little hamlets that demand attention. These are quiet get away to nature destinations where there is an abundance of fauna (koalas) and birds. The Wye River Heritage Trail starts at the Wye River picnic area. Two walks are on offer but the beach trail to Separation Creek can only be accomplished at low tide. At Wye River there is the Rookery Nook Hotel which serves great meals and has sensational ocean views.
 
APOLLO BAY - Named by Captain Loutit, who sheltered here in his vessel Apollo. The town nestles into the picturesque green foothills of the Otway Ranges that roll down to a sweeping arc of golden beaches and sky-blue sea. Dozens of cypress trees dot the wide foreshore reserve. Apollo Bay makes most of its living from fishing, farming and tourism. The fishing fleet, moored behind the huge breakwater, has itself become part of the tourism experience. The specialties - crayfish and abalone - are in big demand. The fresh-daily catch is available from the colourful fishermen's co-operative at the pier entrance. Apollo Bay is a beach resort which has boomed in recent years to rival Lorne. If you are going for the Apollo Bay Music Festival (March/April), the Food and Wine Festival (January) make sure to book early.
 
OTWAYS - Cape Otway Lighthouse started shinning in 1848 as a beacon of warning and hope to seafarers making the arduous trip through Bass Strait.   Whale oil and then kerosene were initially used to fuel the lamps, with diesel generators and mains electricity taking over in more modern times. Still rugged and isolated the light house, including the tower and the keeper's cottages, is a tourist attraction where you can get a feel of those early days and the hardships that were experienced. A fee is charged to enter the station. Accommodation is available in the old keepers cottages. Whilst in the Cape Otway area why not consider one of the worlds great walks, The Great Ocean Walk which stretches 91 kilometres from Apollo Bay to the iconic Twelve Apostles.  It passes through the beautiful Otway and Port Campbell National Parks. You can easily walk just segments of the track.
 
PORT CAMPBELL and 12 APOSTLES – The Twelve Apostles, a natural wonder, need no introduction being world renowned. The extraordinary rock formations are the remnants from constant erosion of the limestone cliffs began 10–20 million years ago. The stormy Southern Ocean and blasting winds gradually eroded the softer limestone, forming caves in the cliffs. The caves eventually became arches and when they collapsed, stacks of rock up to 45 metres high were left isolated from the shore. From the lookout, you can see a number of the twelve apostles, the others are located behind the rocky headlands that line the Victoria coastline. Port Campbell is a sleepy fishing village nestled amongst some of the most spectacular coastline scenery in the world and the nearest accommodation for the Apostles.
 
WARRNAMBOOL - Warrnambool is nestled into the rising contour of Victoria's south-west coast amid green dairying country and overlooking the deep blue of the Southern Ocean. The only city (30,000) on the rugged Shipwreck Coast, Warrnambool has had a long and colourful history linked with the sea. Today much of this history is on show at the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum. With original buildings, a lighthouse and recreated port complete with ships, the museum provides a fascinating insight into the nineteenth century life of the city. Warrnambool is known as Victoria's Southern Right Whale nursery. These giants return to Logan's Beach every May to October and can often be seen just 100 metres off the shore.
 
PORT FAIRY – Port Fairy's wide streets are lined by 19th century cottages, great Norfolk pines, old stone churches, boarding houses and inns. Many fine examples of the architecture of the early 19th century remain intact, and more than 50 buildings are classified by the National Trust. Enjoy one of the town's historic walking trails and discover charming, fully restored white washed cottages built by whalers and seamen beside Georgian-style merchants' homes. The world-famous Port Fairy Folk Festival takes over the town over the Labour Day weekend every March, drawing thousands of people and international artists from all parts of the globe. Port Fairy is a busy fishing port; watch fishermen unload their catch of crayfish and abalone at the dockside. An option is to enjoy a four-hour cruise to Lady Julia Percy Island, home to one of the largest seal colonies in southern Australia. It is estimated that there are four different breeds and between 15,000 and 20,000 seals on the small island.
 
PORTLAND (incl. Cape Bridgewater) - Portland became Victoria's first permanent European settlement in 1834. Today it boasts more than 200 beautifully maintained heritage buildings. Take the self-guided Historic Buildings Walk. For an insight into Portland's long seafaring history, visit the Maritime Discovery Centre. Portland's waterfront is alive with activity – see big ships from around the world come in to load up local produce and the local fishing fleet unload its catch. Take a ride on the foreshore cable tram and watch for whales during the winter months. Portland has some of the best surf west of Bells Beach. The choice spots are Bridgewater Bay, the Watertower, Blacknose, Crumpets, Yellow Rock, Whites Beach and Murrells.
Cape Bridgewater is 21 kilometres south-west of Portland and steeped in natural wonders. The towering headlands and spectacular blow holes are the remains of past volcanic activity in the region. Explore a petrified forest, steep gorge, subterranean limestone features, lakes, a fur seal colony, birds, kangaroos and many more residents of nearby Mount Richmond National Park and Discovery Bay Marine National Park.
 
There is a great range of accommodation to be found on the Great Ocean Road. There is self contained accommodation, self catering cottage accommodation or cabin accommodation, bed and breakfast accommodation (sometimes referred to as b and b’s, b & b’s, b n b’s, bnb’s or bed & breakfasts), guesthouse accommodation, holiday house accommodation, apartment accommodation or units (condos for North American travelers), hotel accommodation, motel accommodation, resort accommodation, boutique accommodation, backpackers accommodation or hostels, caravan accommodation, cabin accommodation & tourist parks.  Along the Great Ocean Road you will travel through a number of holiday resort towns and quiet hamlets – stay as long as you can and experience the beauty of nature. Have a great holiday or break.

 
 

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