Great Ocean Road Archives

Beauchamp Falls off the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia.

Beauchamp Falls, Great Otway National Park: the Otways’ most rewarding waterfall walk?

Beauchamp Falls is one of several waterfalls within the Great Otway National Park, Victoria. It is often overlooked on Great Ocean Road day tours as it is inland from the road itself, and getting to the waterfall takes a fairly long walk. Where is Beauchamp…

Johanna Beach on the Great Ocean Road, Victoria.

Johanna Beach, Great Ocean Road: one of Victoria’s great secret surf beaches

The Great Ocean Road in Victoria is known for having several amazing beaches. Bells Beach near Torquay is one of the world's great surfing beaches, while Loch Ard Gorge near Port Campbell offers dramatic rock formations. Meanwhile, beach towns such as Lorne, Apollo Bay and…

Anglesea Beach on the Great Ocean Road in Victoria.

Anglesea Beach, Great Ocean Road: surf lessons, swimming and what to do

Anglesea Beach is not generally regarded as the best on the Great Ocean Road. The likes of Bells Beach and Johanna Beach will always top it for surfing, while the likes of Childers Cove will win on the looks front. Anglesea Beach, however, is like…

Surfers at Lorne Beach in Lorne, Victoria.

Lorne Beach, Victoria: Surfing lesson, swimming safety & patrol times

Lorne Beach is the heart of what makes Lorne one of the Great Ocean Road's most popular towns. The local surf school offers lessons for beginners, and lifeguards patrol the beach throughout summer. Lorne Beach is what the tourist industry in Lorne, Victoria, has grown…

The View from Teddy's Lookout in Lorne, Victoria.

Teddy’s Lookout, Lorne: the best photo stop on the Great Ocean Road?

Teddy's Lookout in Lorne, Victoria, is one of the best photo stops on the Great Ocean Road. It's easy to access, and gives great views of the curving, forested coastline. Teddy's Lookout is just to the south of central Lorne. The tricky part is getting…

Sheoak Falls in Great Otway National Park, near Lorne on Victoria's Great Ocean Road.

Sheoak Falls, Victoria: car park, walk and picnic area

Inside the Great Otway National Park near Lorne, Sheoak Falls is an easy detour off Victoria's Great Ocean Road. This Australian waterfall is a 600 metre walk from the car park or a slightly longer walk from the Sheoak Picnic Area. Sheoak Falls is one…

The Phillip Island Penguin Parade in Victoria, Australia.

The best places to see penguins in Victoria, Australia: Your complete guide

The little penguin — the world's smallest penguin species, standing roughly 33 centimetres tall and weighing not much more than a kilogram — has an improbable relationship with the state of Victoria. It breeds along much of the Victorian coastline, tolerates human visitors with an…

Kangaroos at Anglesea Golf Course on Victoria's Great Ocean Road.

Anglesea Golf Course kangaroo tours and Great Ocean Road wildlife guide: Ticket prices and parking

Note: This guide was updated in October 2026 to reflect increased tour prices. The Great Ocean Road is famous for its coastal views, but it’s also one of the best routes in Australia for seeing native wildlife. From kangaroos and koalas to seals and glowworms,…

One of the many great beaches along Victoria's Great Ocean Road.

Why the Great Ocean Road is Australia’s classic road trip

Why is the Great Ocean Road Australia’s classic road trip? Discover stunning coastal views, the 12 Apostles, and the best stops along the way. The kangaroos of Anglesea Golf Course It’s not the bunkers you have to look out for on the Anglesea Golf Course.…

Deep Blue Hot Springs, Warrnambool: Ticket prices, hour and how to book

First time visiting Deep Blue Hot Springs in Warrnambool, Victoria? This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. It was updated in October 2026 to reflect extended opening hours and new ticket pricing structures. History and overview of Deep…