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Coastal road from Melbourne
With the sound of the ringing tram bells in the distance, head south-west towards Geelong on the M1 and continue to Torquay on the B100 for a total of 1 hour 20 minutes and let your Great Ocean Road Journey begin. View more.
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About the listing
Allow 5 hours driving time if taking the 296km coastal route and please make sure to factor in additional time for sightseeing, shopping and visiting the local Visitor Information Centre for an enhanced Great Ocean Road Experience.
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Local Directions
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| Coastal Driving Times & Distances | |||||||||
| Melbourne | Torquay | Lorne | Apollo Bay | 12 Apostles | Port Campbell | Peterborough | Warrnambool | Port Fairy | |
| Melbourne | 1hr 30min | 2h 30min | 3h 15min | 4h 15min | 4h 30min | 4h 40min | 5h 30min | 6h | |
| Torquay | 103 km | 50min | 1h 40min | 3h 10min | 3h 20min | 3h 35min | 4h 15min | 4h 42min | |
| Lorne | 150 km | 47 km | 45min | 2h 22min | 2h 32min | 2h 48min | 3h 28min | 3h 54min | |
| Apollo Bay | 195 km | 90 km | 47 km | 1h | 1h 30min | 1h 45min | 2h 25min | 2h 50min | |
| 12 Apostles | 280 km | 180 km | 134 km | 85 km | 10min | 24min | 1h 5min | 1h 30min | |
| Port Campbell | 292 km | 191 km | 146 km | 97 km | 12 km | 10min | 55min | 1h 20min | |
| Peterborough | 308 km | 207 km | 162 km | 112 km | 27 km | 13 km | 50min | 1h 11min | |
| Warrnambool | 358 km | 257 km | 211 km | 162 km | 76 km | 66 km | 55 km | 30min | |
| Port Fairy | 386 km | 285 km | 240 km | 191 km | 105 km | 94 km | 83 km | 29 km | |
Contact details
Phone: 1300 137 255
Email: pcvic@corangamite.vic.gov.au
Top stops along the way
Princetown Boardwalk
Princetown's new viewing platform provides a great perch to view birdlife and kangaroos on the estuarine river flats below the township.
12 Apostles
The jewel in the crown of the Great Ocean Road and the number one visited attraction in the region is the 12 Apostles. Seeing the beauty of these limestone monuments is unforgettable and absolutely not to be missed. Sunrise and sunset provide even more impressive scenery.
Loch Ard Gorge
Offshore stacks, blowholes and the indescribable beauty of formations like the Razorback and Island arch make this precinct the one with the lot.
Travel Times, Distances & Road Safety
Slow down and take your time on the Great Ocean Road
Port Campbell
A large coastal village located just a few minutes drive from Loch Ard Gorge and the 12 Apostles. It is host to some fantastic dining experiences, shops and a beautiful protected beach and bay. Stay and see the sunset from the Jetty (there are so many sunset experiences in the area you'll have to stay a few nights!)
Plan your stay
Book with us and wake up here! Need more information? call 1300 137 255 or email: pcvic@corangamite.vic.gov.au
