{"id":3872,"date":"2023-08-23T07:27:10","date_gmt":"2023-08-23T07:27:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/everythingvictoria.com.au\/?p=3872"},"modified":"2024-01-30T04:02:25","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T04:02:25","slug":"great-ocean-road-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/everythingvictoria.com.au\/great-ocean-road-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide to Driving the Great Ocean Road"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The Great Ocean Road is one of the best scenic drives in the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Encompassing the coastline between Torquay and Allansford, this 240 kilometre (150 mile) stretch of road will take you to some of the best beaches and viewpoints in Victoria. Along the way, you’ll uncover surf meccas, bustling wineries, pristine beaches, lush rainforest, rugged cliffs, and wonderful coastal towns — plus, of course, the famous Twelve Apostles<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dave and I live in Melbourne, so have jumped on countless road trips along the Great Ocean Road over the years, whether it was to get out of the city for a week or to head out on a day trip to clear our minds. We’re blessed to have visited at every time of year and with various family members and friends — each of whom was looking to focus on something different on their road trip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In other words, we know this drive like the back of our hands and love taking visitors out to experience the most iconic of Aussie road trips. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Today, then, we’re excited to share absolutely everything you could possibly need to know about driving the Great Ocean Road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Let’s get started. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe History of the Great Ocean Road<\/h2>\n\n\n\n