The Great Ocean Road -- which hugs the coast from
Torquay through Anglesea, Lorne, Apollo Bay, Port Campbell, and
Peterborough, until it ends at Warrnambool -- is one of Australia's most
spectacular drives. The scenery along the 106km (66-mile) route
includes huge cliffs, ocean vistas, beaches, rainforests, and some
incredible rock formations. The most spectacular section is the 27km
(17-mile) stretch between Princeton (the start of Port Campbell National
Park) and Peterborough. The settlements along the highway are small,
but they offer a number of accommodations.
The main attractions are in the coastal Port Campbell National Park,
so don't be surprised if you're not overly impressed until you get
there. If you are traveling on to Adelaide, you could stop off for a
night along the Great Ocean Road and spend another night in the Coorong
in South Australia.
