| Hiring a car or camper is most recommended for | | | | for this incredible region with its remote beaches, |
| this trip. You'll want to take it all in as you drive | | | | limestone cliffs, massive 60 metre ash trees, |
| along this magnificent coastal road stretching from | | | | shipwrecks and more.. |
| Torquay to Warnambool in Victoria. So wind down | | | | ACCOMMODATION ALONG THE WAY |
| those windows and let the invigorating fresh | | | | Every type of accommodation is on offer at |
| smells of saltwater, bush, beach and gums refresh | | | | some point along the Great Ocean Road. Lovely |
| and relax you.. The Great Ocean road is also | | | | Bed and Breakfasts, Holiday homes and camping |
| known to some as the Great bitumen sea-snake, | | | | or tourist parks offer the most unique |
| first passing through iconic surf beaches and then | | | | experiences in this part of the world, Whether for |
| rolling into Apollo Bay and the Otway Ranges. | | | | adventure, romance or family. |
| If you're a bit of a photo enthusiast, keep that | | | | TORQUAY |
| camera loaded as you are bound to see an array | | | | In Victoria's surf capital even the public furniture is |
| of spectacular ocean vistas, flora and fauna. Keep | | | | surfboard shaped. Many surf travellers come here |
| your eyes peeled for Koalas too, who perched up | | | | to buy their equipment before heading off for |
| high in the trees, seem to enjoy the scenery | | | | surf glory further along the road. There's not |
| themselves. | | | | much to do here to be honest. The town has |
| When you're not behind the wheel, taking a surf | | | | become a shopping mall for travelling wave riders.. |
| lesson is a popular activity for tourists. Teachers | | | | Good place for a pie stop or a new wet suit if |
| are laid back and friendly. They'll let you in on the | | | | you're here in the Winter months, June, July, |
| basics and a few tricks. The rest is up to you.. | | | | August.. |
| Lessons are normally around 50 bucks for two | | | | ANGLESEA |
| hours and the guys at Offshore surf tours also | | | | For years this place has been a family favourite |
| offer complete 1-5 day learn to surf tours.. You | | | | and is loved for it's fantastic beaches and camping. |
| can watch a video at the link on the bottom of | | | | Situated alongside green Anglesea River, |
| this article. | | | | accommodation here is complemented by the |
| SO YOU WANT ADVENTURE HUH? | | | | tranquil bush settings. There is also a golf course |
| Some choose to hike the Great Ocean Road. | | | | here where kangaroos are known to hop along |
| Perhaps this is the only way to really get a feel | | | | the greens. |