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 Torquay
Surf beaches and safe family beaches featuring large grassed areas and shade trees, restaurants, shopping and attractions make Torquay a favourite destination for many holiday makers. Just over an hour’s drive from Melbourne and Tullamarine airport, 30 minutes from Avalon airport only 15 minutes from Geelong, Torquay has been a holiday resort since the late 19th century.
Anglesea
Tucked into the Otway Ranges on the Great Ocean Road, and only 1.5 hours from Melbourne, Anglesea’s main beach and nearby Pt. Roadknight are perfect for swimming, surfing and family activities. Discover native orchids and wildflowers in the Heathlands. Coogoorah Park, south of the river, features an adventure park, walking and cycling tracks, and fishing and picnic areas; explore Angahook-Lorne State Forest.
Aireys Inlet / Fairhaven
Dominated by the Split Point Lighthouse (C1891) Aireys Inlet offers secluded beaches, wilderness walks, surf, fishing, horse riding, canoeing, bird-watching and hang gliding over stunning Fairhaven beach. The Angahook-Lorne State Park features steep forested ridges separating deep valleys with lush fern gullies and spectacular waterfalls.
The Great Ocean Road
This world famous road extends for more than 300 km from Torquay to Peterborough, along Victoria’s southern coastline. The Great Ocean Road winds alongside some of the most dramatic and scenic seascapes in the world.
Lorne
Lorne’s marvellous beach with its white sands and even waves is only one attraction that has been bringing visitors to Lorne for over 100 years. Lorne has some of the best shopping, restaurants, art and craft, accommodation and nature trails on the coast. Visit the information centre for details.
Apollo Bay & Hinterland
Apollo Bay’s appeal as a holiday and fishing resort includes magnificent bush and rainforest walks, a glow-worm gallery,
hang-gliding and horse riding. The Great Otway National Park incorporates the former Otway National Park and Angahook-Lorne, Carlisle and Melba Gully State Parks, as well as areas of State forest and other Crown land.
The Twelve Apostles
The Twelve Apostles are world-recognised icons of the Great Ocean Road and a central feature of the Port Campbell National Park. The extensive boardwalks, viewing platforms and Interpretative Centre are visited by over a million visitors a year.
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