Oceania Tours and Safaris, 12 Apostles, Great Ocean Road, Victoria © Tourism Australia
Melbourne to Adelaide along the Great Ocean Road
The Great Ocean Road is more than a road trip – it's beauty, freedom and Australian beach culture all wrapped into one.
Trip overview
4 days
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The must-do experiences
- Marvel at the mighty 12 Apostles rock formation
- Visit the heart of Australian surf culture
- Stroll through a sunken garden
Day 1: Melbourne to Apollo Bay via Lorne
3hrs
187km (116mi)
Weave your way out of Melbourne and embrace Victoria’s rocky, wave-washed coast.
Day 2: Apollo Bay to Port Fairy
2.5hrs
185km (115mi)
Your second day on the Great Ocean Road brings you to some of the drive’s most remarkable sights. Expect to be wowed by towering rock formations and wide, empty beaches.
Day 3: Port Fairy to Robe
3hrs
281km (175mi)
Venture inland to discover sunken gardens, cenotes (sinkholes filled with water) and underground caves.
Day 4: Robe to Adelaide
3.5hrs
336km (209mi)
Your final day brings you into Adelaide, known as Australia’s Festival City. There’s plenty to see and do in the city, and just outside it lies some of Australia’s best wine regions.
