Australia · 7 days · 1,100 km · One-way
Classic Great Ocean Road — Melbourne to Adelaide
Australia's most photographed coastal road. The Twelve Apostles, wild koalas, surf at Bells Beach, McLaren Vale wines and a finish in Adelaide.
Highlights
- Bells Beach (surf capital)
- Wild koalas at Kennett River
- Twelve Apostles at sunrise
- Loch Ard Gorge
- Grampians National Park
- McLaren Vale wine region
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1
Melbourne → Torquay
Melbourne → Torquay · 100 km
- · Pickup in Melbourne
- · Sunset at Bells Beach
Overnight: Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park
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Day 2
Torquay → Apollo Bay
Torquay → Apollo Bay · 110 km
- · Memorial Arch at Eastern View
- · Koala spotting at Kennett River
Overnight: Apollo Bay Holiday Park
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Day 3
Apollo Bay → Port Campbell
Apollo Bay → Port Campbell · 100 km
- · Cape Otway Lighthouse
- · Twelve Apostles at sunrise
- · Loch Ard Gorge
Overnight: Port Campbell Recreation Reserve
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Day 4
Port Campbell → Halls Gap (Grampians)
Port Campbell → Halls Gap · 240 km
- · Bay of Islands
- · The Pinnacle hike
Overnight: Halls Gap Lakeside Tourist Park
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Day 5
Halls Gap → Mount Gambier
Halls Gap → Mount Gambier · 320 km
- · Crossing into South Australia
- · Blue Lake
Overnight: Mount Gambier Central Caravan Park
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Day 6
Mount Gambier → McLaren Vale
Mount Gambier → McLaren Vale · 380 km
- · Coorong National Park
- · Tasting at a heritage winery
Overnight: McLaren Vale Lakeside Caravan Park
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Day 7
McLaren Vale → Adelaide
McLaren Vale → Adelaide · 50 km
- · Drop-off in Adelaide
- · Adelaide Central Market for a final lunch
Recommended brands for this route
Selection based on road type and trip length. Tighter budgets — we can also quote Mighty.