A kangaroo standing among green bushland with the ocean in the background along the Great Ocean Road, Victoria © Belinda VanZanen

Great Ocean Road, Victoria © Belinda VanZanen

Great Ocean Road, Victoria © Belinda VanZanen


Trip overview

6 days
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Day 1: Melbourne to Anglesea

1.5hrs 112km (70mi)

Wave goodbye to the city as you head west towards the breathtaking Bellarine Peninsula and beyond. Today, you’ll discover wondrous wildlife, coastal vineyards and the home of Australian surfing.

Day 2: Anglesea to Port Fairy

4hrs 258km (160mi)

Set off for the drive of a lifetime today. The Great Ocean Road strings together limestone cliffs, golden beaches and villages brimming with charm. Mark your journey with a selfie at the Memorial Arch before a day’s worth of epic experiences.

Day 3: Great Ocean Road to the Grampians

1.5hrs 136km (84mi)

Drive north through rich farmlands to reach the southern tip of the Grampians National Park, a magnificent mountain range called 'Gariwerd' by the local Aboriginal peoples.

Day 4: The Grampians to Ballarat

2hrs 163km (101mi)

Head northeast towards Ararat today to explore an award-winning wine country peppered with boutique and big-brand vineyards.

Day 5: Ballarat to Daylesford

0.5hrs 45km (28mi)

Spend your morning exploring Ballarat’s wild side before setting your sights on Australia’s premium spa country of Daylesford. This region is synonymous with natural mineral springs and rejuvenating wellness retreats.

Day 6: Daylesford to Melbourne

1.5hrs 112km (70mi)

Get crafty in the kitchen, shop for local goods and explore Daylesford’s charming town centre on your last day on the Great Southern Touring Route.

Zebedee Springs, Kimberley, Western Australia © Tourism Australia

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