Great Ocean Road
Australia's Coastal Drive
Cliffs, surf, and the Twelve Apostles along one of the world's great road trips.
At a glance · 5 reasons to go
Why Great Ocean Road.
Drive past the Twelve Apostles sea stacks.
Surf beaches, rainforest, and koalas roadside.
World-class surf at Bells Beach.
Easy multi-day trip out of Melbourne.
One of the planet's most scenic coastal drives.
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The Great Ocean Road hugs Victoria's wild coast past golden surf beaches, fern-filled rainforest, and the towering Twelve Apostles rising from the sea. Spot koalas in the gum trees and time the Apostles for sunset.
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Safety Overview
Great Ocean Road
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Reviewed: 2026-06-06
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