Great Ocean Road & Otways
Beautiful coastlines, iconic destinations and inland rainforest wonderlands, the Great Ocean Road and Otways are always a good adventure.
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Bushwalks near the Great Ocean Road and Otways
Find bushwalks along the Great Ocean Road and inland in the Otway Ranges and Otway National Park.
FAQs Great Ocean Road
Is the Great Ocean Road in Melbourne?
No, the Great Ocean Road is not in Melbourne however Melbourne is the closest capital city to the Great Ocean Road. The drive from Melbourne to the official start of the Great Ocean Road in Torquay is approximately 90 minutes without peak traffic.
The Melbourne Airport is also the closest airport to visit the Great Ocean Road, with the exception of Avalon Airport, which is closer but has limited domestic and international flights available.
Is the Great Ocean Road a National Park
No, the whole of the Great Ocean Road is not a National Park, however, many sections of the Great Ocean Road outside of the towns pass through different types of protected areas, including National Park.
Much of the Great Ocean Road is through the Great Otway National Park which was formed by combining many different protected areas together and so is quite random in shape.
It also passes adjacent to Anglesea Heath Park, several coastal reserves & goes through Port Campbell National Park.
How long is the great ocean road in miles?
In miles, the Great Ocean Road is approximately 151 miles long. In kilometres the Great Ocean Road is 243km long.
It is located in the state of Victoria in Australia.
Is the Great Ocean Road worth it?
Yes, the Great Ocean Road is worth visiting if you enjoy going on a road trip that has views of the ocean in many spots and like stopping at scenic sites like lookouts, bushwalks, beaches, waterfalls, and coastal towns.
If you don’t think the beach, views, waterfalls or nature is enjoyable then you should skip the Great Ocean Road lol