9 days in Great Ocean Road Itinerary

Apollo Bay is a coastal town in southwestern Victoria, Australia. Bring the kids along to Bay of Islands and Lake Pertobe Adventure Playground. Explore Apollo Bay's surroundings by going to Cape Otway Lightstation (in Cape Otway), Warrnambool (Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, Warrnambool Art Gallery, &more) and Otway Fly Treetop Adventures (in Weeaproinah). The adventure continues: tour the pleasant surroundings at Great Ocean Walk, stop by Hugs Across The Cosmos, hike along Mait's Rest, and take some stellar pictures from Mariners Lookout.

For more things to do, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Apollo Bay trip itinerary builder app.

Sydney to Apollo Bay is an approximately 8.5-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Fri) so you can drive to Port Campbell.

Port Campbell is a coastal town in Victoria, Australia. Kick off your visit on the 28th (Sat): explore the striking landscape of Port Campbell National Park, get great views at Loch Ard Gorge, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Gibsons Steps. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 29th (Sun): make a trip to The Grotto, explore the striking landscape at London Bridge, and then explore the striking landscape at Twelve Apostles.

To see reviews, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, read our Port Campbell route planning website.

Traveling by car from Apollo Bay to Port Campbell takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sun) so you can go by car 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.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Mon): admire the sheer force of Erskine Falls and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Lorne Beach. On your second day here, admire all the interesting features of The Great Ocean Road and then stroll through Bells Beach.

To find reviews, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Torquay trip planner.

You can drive from Port Campbell to Torquay in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. In March in Torquay, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Tue) so you can travel back home.