{"id":64971,"date":"2022-06-17T18:30:43","date_gmt":"2022-06-17T10:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/?p=64971"},"modified":"2025-05-30T16:44:36","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T08:44:36","slug":"great-ocean-road-itinerary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/great-ocean-road-itinerary\/","title":{"rendered":"Go Down Under With This 3D2N Great Ocean Road Trip Itinerary"},"content":{"rendered":"

Breathtaking sights, magical sunsets, beaches, and amazing wildlife \u2013 these are just some of the things that Australia\u2019s most scenic coastal route has to offer. If you\u2019re going to Melbourne, don\u2019t miss out on the road trip of a lifetime along Great Ocean Road. To help kickstart your planning for this adventure, here\u2019s a three-day two-night self-drive itinerary that\u2019ll cover the attractions you must visit.<\/span><\/p>\n

How many days do you need for Great Ocean Road?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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According to Visit Melbourne and multiple travel sites, three days is the ideal duration for a road trip along Great Ocean Road. A 3D2N itinerary will be able to cover all the must-visit sites that you won\u2019t want to miss. The entire drive along Great Ocean Road takes about eight hours, but the amazing pit stops along the way make it worth taking it slow. If you would like to discover more places or stay at each destination for a longer time, you can do a five-day road trip itinerary at Great Ocean Road too.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is the best time to visit Great Ocean Road?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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The best period to visit Great Ocean Road is during summertime between December and February, as the weather is still relatively warm, ranging from 25 -30 degree Celsius. However, it is also during this time that the Great Ocean Road will be busiest with tourists, which means more expensive accommodation as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For a less crowded experience, you can choose to visit the Great Ocean Road during Autumn (March to May) or even in the winter (June to August). Although it does get quite cold in the winter, the tradeoff is that you can spot whales that will be migrating to warmer waters along the Great Ocean Road. Accommodation and flight prices are also likely to see an all-time low, which is great for budget travellers. However, the months of June and July can be rainy, so do check the weather forecast beforehand. If you do make the trip, make sure to drive safely as the roads may be slippery!<\/span><\/p>\n

What is the best section of Great Ocean Road?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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There\u2019s a wide consensus that the natural wonders of the 12 apostles are the highlight of Great Ocean Road. They are limestones that formed to become the towering stone pillars you see along the coasts. For us, this is the best section of the Great Ocean Road that\u2019s worth staying a little longer at! Many tourists who go to Melbourne will plan for a road trip just to visit this attraction.<\/span><\/p>\n

3D2N Great Ocean Road itinerary overview<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\nRoute<\/b><\/td>\nEstimated drive duration<\/b><\/td>\nPlaces to go<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Day 1<\/b><\/td>\nMelbourne \u2192 Lorne<\/span><\/td>\n1 hour\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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  • Aireys Inlet<\/span><\/li>\n
  • The Bottle of Milk<\/li>\n
  • Erksine Falls<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Teddy\u2019s lookout<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Kennett River Koala Walk<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lorne \u2192 Apollo Bay<\/span><\/td>\n1 hour<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Day 2\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\nApollo Bay \u2192 Port Campbell<\/span><\/td>\n2 hours<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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  • Great Otway National Park<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Twelve apostles<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Gibson Steps<\/li>\n
  • Lord Ard Gorge<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Tom & Eva Lookout<\/li>\n
  • Island Arche Lookout<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Day 3\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\nPort Campbell \u2192 Warnambool<\/span><\/td>\n1 hour<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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  • The Grotto<\/li>\n
  • Foreshore Promenade<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Deep Blue Hot Springs<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Port Fairy Wharves<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Simon’s Waterfront<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Warnambool \u2192 Port Fairy<\/span><\/td>\n30 minutes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

3D2N Great Ocean Road itinerary: Day 1<\/span><\/h2>\n