The Great Ocean Road is the most scenic route from Melbourne to Adelaide. It hugs the coastline from Torquay to Peterborough with a brief diversion through the Otway Ranges and connects with the Princes Highway near Warrnambool, which continues onwards toward Adelaide.
Although the entire Great Ocean Road is a scenic drive, the most breathtaking scenery along this route is found around Port Campbell. This includes some spectacular rock formations such as London Bridge and the Twelve Apostles.
Local transport
If you don’t have your own car, V/line run a coach service along the Great Ocean Road, and several companies operate tours along this route.
Autopia Tours run day tours from Melbourne that cost $135, and three-day trips that cost $425 and they also include the Great Ocean Road on their popular Adelaide–Melbourne tour.
Go West run day tours from Melbourne that cost $135.
Otway Discovery Tour run a day trip from Melbourne that visits various spots along the Great Ocean Road, including Bells Beach and the 12 Apostles. This trip costs $109 and for an extra $30 you can jump on and off to stretch your trip over several days.
Wildlife Tours run one, two and three-day trips from Melbourne that go to the 12 Apostles and most other attractions along the road; one-day tours cost $109, two-day tours cost $239 and the three-day tour costs $375. Wildlife Tours also include the Great Ocean Road on their Adelaide–Melbourne trip.
Oz Experience also includes the Great Ocean Road on their Melbourne to Adelaide route.
