Self-Drive Great Ocean Road Itinerary

The Great Ocean Road is truly a must-visit classic route in Australia! Highly recommended!!

Starting from Melbourne city center, take your time driving along the route, enjoying stunning rock formations, magnificent gorges, endless pastures, and breathtaking sunsets. Your mood will naturally relax as you cruise along this scenic road.

Here’s the highlight of my itinerary👇🏻

✅ Start from Melbourne city center

✅ Gibson Steps

✅ Twelve Apostles
[Address: Great Ocean Rd & Booringa Rd, Princetown VIC 3269, Australia | Opening hours: Year-round 09:00-17:00]

✅ Loch Ard Gorge (The Razorback Lookout)

✅ Keep an eye out along the way for wild koalas—they’re adorable!

✅ Apollo Bay for a lunch stop
[Address: Victoria 3233, Australia | Open 24/7 year-round]

✅ Snap a photo at the iconic Great Ocean Road sign

✅ Final stop: Split Point Lighthouse (Little Red Riding Hood Lighthouse)

This route is truly worth savoring slowly. Take your time, stop frequently, and capture the beauty along the way. Not only will you enjoy stunning views, but it will also soothe your soul! I recommend self-driving for more convenience, as there are plenty of hidden gems waiting to be discovered along the way 🕶️