The Great Ocean Road
Accommodation Victoria

The Great Ocean Road is a 273km stretch of road along the south west coast of Australia between the Victorian cities of Torquay and Warrnambool. The road was constructed as a Memorial to those killed in the First World War. It is one of Australia's great scenic coastline drives. The Great Ocean Road passes through the popular holiday resort of Lorne, the fishing town of Apollo Bay, and then it heads inland passing through the Otway National Park. The final leg covers the "Shipwreck Coast" where many vessels in the 1800s ran aground on their journey from England. The most famous attraction in the region is the rock formation known as the "12 Apostles" near Port Campbell, carved out of the limestone headlands by rough seas over time.

Geelong is the second largest city in Victoria. Stay accommodation in Geelong and experience Victoria's second largest city where you can relax on the Waterfront, dine in a wide variety of restaurants or make a quick stop over on your way to the Great Ocean Road. While staying in Geelong accommodation relax and take a stroll along Geelong's Eastern Beach. The Eastern Beach boasts a recently restored art-deco swimming pool and park complex, with a children's pool, shark proof sea pool, fountain, parklands and cafes. Geelong accommodation makes a great base for exploring the Great Ocean Road and southern Victoria. Stay in Geelong apartments or luxury hotel and motel accommodation in Geelong. There is also affordable motel accommodation in Geelong.

The Bellarine Peninsula is a peninsula located south west of Melbourne (at the eastern end of the Great Ocean Road) in surrounded by Port Phillip, Corio Bay and Bass Strait. The peninsula is a growing tourist region with a variety of beaches and seaside resorts and wineries, much of the area is now regarded as a part of greater Geelong. Linked by a car and passenger ferry to the neighbouring Mornington Peninsula, the Bellarine Peninsula is Geelong's playground, consisting of swimming and surf beaches and legacies of maritime history including lighthouses, historic buildings and museums. The seaside town of Portarlington is located on the north-eastern corner of the Bellarine Peninsula, 31km from the city of Geelong. Portarlington is a popular holiday destination, offering sheltered swimming beaches and an attractive foreshore featuring a pier, BBQ and picnic areas, a large camping area and bed and breakfast accommodation. The town of Queenscliff offers bed and breakfast accommodation and Queenscliff hotel motel accommodation.

Torquay, on the Bellarine Peninsula, is located 22km south of Geelong and at the northern end of the Surf Coast section of the Great Ocean Road. Torquay is known as the Surf Capital. A few kilometres southwest of Torquay is Bells Beach which hosts the Rip Curl Pro Surfing Classic. Holiday accommodation in Torquay includes cottage accommodation and self-contained accommodation, great for a Great Ocean Road holiday.

Anglesea is situated along the scenic Great Ocean Road on the Anglesea River, between the towns of Torquay and Aireys Inlet. The town's golf-course is known for its resident kangaroo population. Patrolled surf and swimming beaches surrounded by beautiful forest and coastal scenery makes Anglesea a popular tourist resort with the vast expanse of sand surrounding the mouth of the Angelsea River being a popular spot for swimmers. Other scenic spots along the coast include the rocky Point Roadknight and the lookouts off Harvey Street and the Great Ocean Road above the town's main surf beach. Aireys Inlet is located on the scenic Great Ocean Road, between the larger centres of Anglesea and Lorne, and nestled between the bushland of the Otway Ranges and the rugged coastline.

Whether you are looking for a family beach holiday or a romantic weekend retreat, there is accommodation in Lorne to suit everyone and available at great rates. Lorne, on the Victorian Coast at Louttit Bay, is a picturesque seaside town offering visitors the chance to relax and enjoy the beautiful ocean vistas. Lorne's biggest attraction is that it is the mid point of the spectacular Great Ocean Road, which runs from Torquay to Allansford. Lorne accommodation is a perfect base for exploring the Great Ocean Road, which is one of Australia's most scenic drives and passes the famous Twelve Apostles rock formation just east of Port Campbell. Lorne is between the large seaside towns of Anglesea and Apollo Bay. Cafes and boutiques line the main foreshore main road of Mountjoy Parade, creating a Mediterranean feel to the area. The mountainous and bushy Otway Ranges form an attractive backdrop to Lorne, with the Great Otway State Park offering bushwalking and scenic views. The spectacular Erskine Falls are located within the park, just 8km west of town. While driving the Great Ocean Road, take time out and relax in Lorne accommodation.

There is a wide range of Apollo Bay accommodation letting you enjoy all the area has to offer: from pristine beaches, to ancient rainforests; from rural charm, to Aboriginal culture and heritage; from ocean views, to fascinating wildlife. There is an Apollo Bay hotel to suit every budget and holiday need. Apollo Bay, with a population of around 2000, is 185km southwest of Melbourne and makes a great base to explore the Great Otway National Park, the Otway Ranges, the Great Ocean Road and Victoria's Surf Coast. Apollo Bay is located between Lorne and Cape Otway on Victoria's scenic coastal route, the Great Ocean Road. Apollo Bay offers both swimming and surf beaches, as well as a large boat harbour and marina, which is home to a major fishing fleet. Cape Otway is situated at the southern tip of Victoria's western coast, where the Southern Ocean meets Bass Strait. While driving the Great Ocean Road, take time out and relax in Apollo Bay accommodation.

Stay in Port Campbell accommodation and experience all the area has to offer: From scenic drives and walks, to picnicking on the foreshore; from fishing off the peer, to fresh crayfish at the restaurants on Lord Street. Port Campbell is located on the scenic Great Ocean Road, between Warrnambool to the west and Lavers Hill and Cape Otway in the east. Port Campbell is a popular tourist destination because it is so closely surrounded by some of the Great Ocean Road's most famous and scenic coastal attractions. A few minutes drive away is the rocky (but broken) platform of London Bridge, the Loch Ard Gorge, Gibsons Steps, and the most celebrated of all Great Ocean Road attractions, the Twelve Apostles. Port Campbell accommodation makes a great base for exploring the Great Ocean Road and the 12 Apostles, cool temperate rainforests, the heath land of Carlisle State Park and the Lakes and Craters region. Port Campbell accommodation includes affordable motel accommodation at Port Campbell Motor Inn.

Stay in Warrnambool accommodation and experience this lovely town on the Shipwreck Coast, which boasts swimming beaches, walking trails, beautiful scenery and historical sites. Warrnambool is located on Lady Bay and overlooks the Southern Ocean, approx 265km from Melbourne. The city of Warrnambool, is a popular tourist destination. Visit Flagstaff Hill, while staying in accommodation in Warrnambool, and learn of the area's maritime history, with a recreated maritime village, an original lighthouse and a nightly, $3 million, laser and sound show called 'Shipwrecked', which lets you experience the final actions of the ill-fated clipper Loch Ard before it sank off the coast. To the west is the port of Portland, the oldest town in Victoria, which retains over 200 historic buildings and is home to one of Australia's biggest aluminium smelters. Stay in Warrnambool accommodation including caravan and camping parks, self-contained apartment accommodation, luxury hotel in Warrnambool, bed and breakfast and cottage accommodation, affordable motels in Warrnambool. At Logans Beach, adjacent to the mouth of the Hopkins River, is a whale viewing platform, making it one the region's best observation points for these mammals during the calving season between June and September.

Stay in Port Fairy accommodation and enjoy all this scenic seaside community has to offer: From historic streets lined with colonial architecture, to galleries and studios; from safe swimming vistas to fascinating native wildlife. Port Fairy is a historic fishing town located between Portland and Warrnambool. Port Fairy offers affordable motel accommodation. Stroll along the Moyne River, while staying in Port Fairy accommodation, and take in the beautiful vista of boats, stone buildings and Norfolk pines.

Portland is located in the far southwest of Victoria on the coast, midway between Warrnambool and the city of Mount Gambier in the neighbouring state of South Australia. Portland is the only deep-water seaport between Adelaide and Melbourne, making it a major centre for sea transport of goods and produce from the surrounding areas. Motel accommodation in Portland.

There are many other small coastal towns along the Great Ocean Road. Towns inland from the Great Ocean Road include Colac, which is situated 75km southwest of the city of Geelong. Colac lies on a huge rich volcanic plain, mainly used for agricultural and pastoral purposes, and is surrounded by many large lakes and volcanic craters. Accommodation in Colac includes hotel motel accommodation and bnb accommodation.

Stay in Great Ocean Road accommodation and enjoy what is arguably Australia's most spectacular scenic drives which features the 12 Apostles, the Shipwreck Coast and Australia's most famous surf beach – Bells Beach. There are Best Western Motels, apartments and cottages along the Great Ocean Road. While driving the Great Ocean Road, take time out and relax in Lorne accommodation or Apollo Bay accommodation.