- Finally, we made it to Bells Beach in Torquay, the end point of the Great Ocean Road. The four of us were ecstatic to be off those winding roads.
- Located just over a one-hour drive from Melbourne is Torquay, The Great Ocean Road’s official starting point.
- The Great Ocean road is one of the first things you’ll see advertised while in Melbourne. Signs for day tours from the city will litter travel agency windows and you’ll...
- The Great Ocean Road has something to offer everyone, whether you enjoy the outdoors, history, or extreme sports.
- At the start of the Great Ocean Road, around 130 km out of Melbourne, you'll find the Memorial Arch which includes the historic Great Ocean Road Sign.
- The trip starts from Torquay at the eastern end of the Great Ocean Road and winds along the coast to Port Campbell, at the western end.
- There's more to the Great Ocean Road region than surf and sand with hidden gems like Mt Noorat just a short drive inland.
- A timeframe of three days or longer is ideal to drive the Great Ocean Road, as there are so many rock formations and lovely seaside towns to see.
- The nearest major city is Melbourne and it’s a popular day or side trip from there (it’s where we visited from). The Great Ocean Road drive is 243km (151 miles) long.
- Now sought after and explored by many, the Great Ocean Road provides easy access to the beautiful and varied south-west Victoria, Australia coast.