3 days in Stratford, Torquay & Apollo Bay Itinerary

Stratford is a town on the Avon River in Victoria, Australia, 232km east of Melbourne on the Princes Highway in Shire of Wellington. On the 13th (Sat), walk around Macalister River Park, then explore the galleries of Gippsland Vehicle Collection, and then stroll around Apex Park.

To see traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Stratford trip website.

Melbourne to Stratford is an approximately 3-hour car ride. March in Stratford sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) so you can travel to Torquay.

Set against the stark but scenic coastline of the Bass Strait--the body of water separating Victoria and Tasmania--Torquay is a prime location for surfing and beach life in general.

On the 14th (Sun), admire all the interesting features of The Great Ocean Road.

To see photos, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Torquay day trip planner.

You can drive from Stratford to Torquay in 4 hours. In March, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Apollo Bay.

Apollo Bay is a coastal town in southwestern Victoria, Australia. To find photos, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Apollo Bay day trip planner.

Traveling by car from Torquay to Apollo Bay takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can drive back home.