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Inland road from Melbourne
Follow the M1 towards Geelong and continue on the A1 to Port Campbell via Colac. View more.
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About the listing
You’ll save yourself time by driving the inland route, covering 240km in under 3 hours. Take in the sights of Australia’s largest Volcanic Plain and arrive in town in time for Sunset and dinner. Get up early and see the magnificent 12 Apostles upon Sunrise, who knows, you may be the only person there!
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Local Directions
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| Inland Driving Times & Distances | |||||||||
| Melbourne | Colac | Camperdown | 12 Apostles | Loch Ard Gorge | Port Campbell | Peterborough | Warrnambool | Port Fairy | |
| Melbourne | 1h 55min | 2h 17min | 2h 47min | 2h 50min | 2h 57min | 3h 10min | 3h 52min | 4h 18min | |
| Colac | 152 km | 35min | 57 min | 1h | 1h 7min | 1h 20km | 2h 3min | 2h 28min | |
| Camperdown | 199 km | 46 km | 51miin | 48min | 42min | 48min | 52min | 1h 10min | |
| 12 Apostles | 228 km | 76 km | 63 km | 3min | 10min | 23min | 1h 6min | 1h 31min | |
| Loch Ard Gorge | 231 km | 80 km | 59 km | 4 km | 7min | 20min | 1h 2min | 1h 28min | |
| Port Campbell | 239 km | 87 km | 52 km | 12 km | 8 km | 13min | 55min | 1h 21min | |
| Peterborough | 252 km | 100 km | 65 km | 25 km | 21 km | 13 km | 42min | 1h 8min | |
| Warrnambool | 305 km | 153 km | 68 km | 77 km | 73 km | 65 km | 53 km | 30min | |
| Port Fairy | 333 km | 181 km | 95 km | 106 km | 102 km | 94 km | 81 km | 29 km | |
Contact details
Phone: 1300 137 255
Email: pcvic@corangamite.vic.gov.au
Top stops along the way
Volcanic Lakes & Plains
Follow meandering roads north from the coast to explore sublime volcanic landscapes and charming inland towns. Enjoy the contrast of conical peaks and deep crater lakes that punctuate the even carpet of rolling farmland. Dry Stone walls dissect the landscape, an aesthetic and practical solution to farm a landscape strewn with scoria. Charming towns with well preserved buildings and tended avenues of elm, oak and plane provide visions of England on volcanic plain.
Simpson
Authentic rural heartland just 25km north of the 12 Apostles. Close to 12 Apostles Gourmet Trail businesses including Apostle Whey Cheese and GORGE Chocolate.
12 Apostles
In response to the pandemic Coronavirus COVID-19 The Twelve Apostles Visitor Centre and lookouts will be closed to visitors immediately 20/03/2020. The carpark and toilets at the Visitor Centre will remain open. Access to the Great Ocean Road and other Port Campbell National Park visitor attractions including Loch Ard Gorge, London Bridge and Great Otway National Park are currently unaffected.
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.
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!)
Travel Times, Distances & Road Safety
Slow down and take your time on the Great Ocean Road
Plan your stay
Book with us and wake up here! Need more information? call 1300 137 255 or email: pcvic@corangamite.vic.gov.au
