Adventures along the Great Ocean Road

The Great Ocean Road is heavily popular for its endless surf spots. The are heaps of sandy spots and reef breaks, creating plenty of opportunities to surf along Australia’s most famous coastal road. It’s home to the surfing capital of Australia (Torquay), and the most popular outdoor activity is the area’s surf. But there are loads of other ways to enjoy this Australian beauty spot!

Here is how else you can adventure the outdoor wonders of the Great Ocean Road:

• Sea kayaking and cave exploring
• Rock climbing and abseiling
• Snorkelling and diving

Sea Kayaking and exploring the caves along the coast

Where: Apollo Bay

Head over to Apollo Bay and hop into a kayak to explore the beauty of the caves and the areas within them! Kayak on the bouncy waves around the bay and enjoy the coastal views.

Take a guided tour around Apollo Bay on the water for the full kayaking experience. The guided tours from the bay will show you the seals and dolphins that live along this beauty spot, with a backdrop view of the Mornington Peninsula.

Rock Climbing and Abseiling 

Where: Otway National Park

The Otways are a series of ranges and large cliffs which offer climbing experiences. This is the perfect spot for those who are just beginning climbing, as well as seasoned climbers.

Head to the Otway Fly Treetop Walk to experience this wonderful part of Southern Victoria!

Or, get hooked up to the zipline and whizz your way through the treetrops. The Otways are home to some of the tallest trees in Victoria, so expect to experience the world at a great height on this thrilling adventure. The Otway Fly Zipline Tour is a great adventure through the rainforest!

There’s also heaps of mountain biking trails around the area, where you can head out on a Forrest Mountain Bike Trail. Near the Otway National Park, you’ll find loads of biking trails that meander in and out of these different stunning landscapes.

Snorkelling and diving

Where: Port Phillip Marine Park, Point Addis Marine Sanctuary 

The perfect place to spot the shipwrecks of the Great Ocean Road, you’ll be able to scuba dive at the Port Phillip Marine Park! The Point Cook Marine Sanctuary is the go-to spot for shallower divers, whilst deeper dives are completed on the South Channel Marine Sanctuary. The currents tend to be strong in this area though, so dives can be seasonal or weather dependent.

For snorkelling, there’s a great spot near the Marengo Marine Sanctuary. Head here in the summer months for a refreshing ocean dip, where you’ll be able to spot plenty of colourful and vibrant fish.