48 hours on the Great Ocean Road  
Enjoy a romantic short break on the Great Ocean Road, Victoria Where is it?The Great Ocean Road stretches from Torquay all the way to the South Australian border and inland across the Western District. The road was born in 1919, when returned soldiers using picks and shovels began the work, which continued for another 13 years. In 2007 the road celebrated its 75th anniversary. Why go there? ... The Great Ocean Road has been rated as one of the top five coastal drives in the world. Best known for... Spectacular scenery, stunning beaches, natural wonders and unique dining and accommodation experiences. What main towns or areas does the region include? ... Torquay, Anglesea, Lorne, Apollo Bay, Port Campbell, Warrnambool, Port Fairy, Portland and the Great Otway National Park Regional tasty treats ... Portland Strawberry Farm has the plumpest, most delicious strawberries in Victoria – Henty Highway, toward Heywood. Cellar door at Otway Estate Winery & Brewery. Don’t miss ... Memorials to the diggers who worked on the road 75 years ago. The Great Ocean Road Walk and The 12 Apostles. Interesting souvenir ... Visitors can stroll along the beach and pick up sharks’ teeth at Dutton Bay, Portland. Visit the Great Ocean Road deli in Apollo Bay – here they will prepare you a delicious seafood platter using fresh local produce for you to take and enjoy at one of the many romantic locations along the Great Ocean Rd. Where to... Stargaze: Sunset at the 12 Apostles / The Cape Nelson light station, one of the few places in Victoria you can see the sunset over the water. Then, watch the sky fill with stars. Have a good meal: Portofino on Bank, Port Fairy Chris’s Beacon Point, Apollo Bay Clock by the Bay – which overlooks Portland Harbour, Portland Take a stunning photograph: The sunset over the 12 Apostles from a helicopter ... & the wide sandy beaches of Cape Bridgewater in between Bridgewater Bay and Discovery Bay. Find Accommodation on the Great Ocean Road |
