{"id":9657,"date":"2023-07-23T18:15:07","date_gmt":"2023-07-23T18:15:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.visaliv.com\/?page_id=9657"},"modified":"2024-02-19T10:46:00","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T10:46:00","slug":"great-ocean-road-victoria","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/visaliv.com\/blogs\/australia\/australia-tourist-places\/great-ocean-road-victoria\/","title":{"rendered":"Great Ocean Road \u2013 Victoria"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row el_class=&#8221;padd50,touristlac1&#8243; el_id=&#8221;visark1&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;appointmenttxt1&#8243;][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9659&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Great Ocean Road \u2013 Victoria :<\/h2>\n<p>The Great Ocean Road is a 243-kilometer (151 mi) long coastal scenic route located in Victoria, Australia. It was built between 1919 and 1932 as a war memorial to soldiers who fought in World War I. The road is a popular tourist destination, and it is known for its stunning views of the Southern Ocean and the Twelve Apostles, a group of limestone stacks that rise up from the ocean.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Visitor fee:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There is no fee to drive the Great Ocean Road, but there are a number of visitor centers along the way that charge an admission fee.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Transportation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Great Ocean Road is easily accessible by car, and there are a number of car rental companies located in Melbourne, the closest major city. There are also a number of tour operators that offer day trips to the Great Ocean Road from Melbourne.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Things to do:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are a number of things to do on the Great Ocean Road, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Driving the road:<\/strong> This is a great way to see the stunning scenery and to stop at the many viewpoints along the way.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hiking:<\/strong> There are a number of hiking trails located along the Great Ocean Road, including the Twelve Apostles Coastal Walk, which takes you past some of the most iconic scenery on the road.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Surfing:<\/strong> There are a number of good surfing spots along the Great Ocean Road, including Bells Beach, which is one of the most famous surfing beaches in Australia.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Whale watching:<\/strong> The Great Ocean Road is a great place to go whale watching, and you can often see whales from the road or from one of the many tour operators that offer whale watching tours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>List of activities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here are some of the most popular activities on the Great Ocean Road:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Driving the road:<\/strong> This is a great way to see the stunning scenery and to stop at the many viewpoints along the way.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hiking:<\/strong> There are a number of hiking trails located along the Great Ocean Road, including the Twelve Apostles Coastal Walk, which takes you past some of the most iconic scenery on the road.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Surfing:<\/strong> There are a number of good surfing spots along the Great Ocean Road, including Bells Beach, which is one of the most famous surfing beaches in Australia.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Whale watching:<\/strong> The Great Ocean Road is a great place to go whale watching, and you can often see whales from the road or from one of the many tour operators that offer whale watching tours.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Camping:<\/strong> There are a number of campgrounds located along the Great Ocean Road, where you can camp under the stars and enjoy the beauty of the Australian coastline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9658&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; el_class=&#8221;tourist2img&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Why people enjoy coming here:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>People enjoy coming to the Great Ocean Road for a variety of reasons, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The scenery:<\/strong> The Great Ocean Road is home to some of the most stunning scenery in Australia, including the Twelve Apostles, the Otway Ranges, and the Port Campbell National Park.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The activities:<\/strong> There are a variety of activities to enjoy on the Great Ocean Road, including driving, hiking, surfing, and whale watching.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The atmosphere:<\/strong> The atmosphere on the Great Ocean Road is both relaxing and exhilarating, and it is a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How old is this place:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Great Ocean Road was built between 1919 and 1932, and it is one of the most iconic roads in the world.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Additional nearby attractions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are a number of other attractions located near the Great Ocean Road, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Twelve Apostles:<\/strong> The Twelve Apostles are a group of limestone stacks that rise up from the ocean, and they are one of the most iconic attractions on the Great Ocean Road.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Otway Ranges:<\/strong> The Otway Ranges are a mountain range located near the Great Ocean Road, and they are a great place to go hiking, camping, and fishing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Port Campbell National Park:<\/strong> The Port Campbell National Park is home to some of the most stunning scenery on the Great Ocean Road, including the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html el_class=&#8221;sharerk2&#8243;]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[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;visarh22&#8243;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;visanews1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4>More Tourist Places<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_wp_custommenu nav_menu=&#8221;44&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html el_class=&#8221;&#8221;]JTNDaW5wdXQlMjB0eXBlJTNEJTIyaGlkZGVuJTIyJTIwaWQlM0QlMjJwYWdlTmFtZSUyMiUyMHZhbHVlJTNEJTIyOSUyMiUyRiUzRSUwQSUzQ2lucHV0JTIwdHlwZSUzRCUyMmhpZGRlbiUyMiUyMGlkJTNEJTIyZnJvbXBhZ2VOYW1lJTIyJTIwdmFsdWUlM0QlMjIzNTIlMjIlMkYlM0U=[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row el_class=&#8221;padd50,touristlac1&#8243; 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