The Great Ocean Road
Find ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS
Activities by Location:
The Great Ocean Road
Search by Activity Type:
The Great Ocean Road
Points of Interest:
Activities & Attractions - Port Fairy | |||
 |
| ||
| • Swim or surf only at beaches patrolled by lifeguards • Always swim between the flags marking the area safer for swimming. • Read and obey the signs • Be careful where you dive – accidents often result from diving into shallow waters. • Be aware of slippery banks and rocks when fishing • Don’t swim under the influence of alcohol or drugs • Always swim under supervision • If you get into trouble in the water, stay calm. Signal for help, then float and wait for assistance • Float with a current or undertow. Don’t try to swim against it. • When out on the water always wear the correct safety equipment. | |||
 |
| ||
| Historic township midway between Port Fairy and Warrnambool on the northern slopes of Tower Hill. Speciality shops, historic buildings, eateries | |||
|
| ||
| The most popular beaches for swimming are the East Beach and Pea Soup Cove. The local surf lifesaving club patrols East Beach during peak times (always swim between the flags). East Beach offers excellent surfing breaks, for beginners through to advanced, also popular for kite surfing. | |||
Activities & Attractions - Princetown | |||
 |
| ||
| 29 The Boulevarde Princetown VIC 3269 Only 15 minutes from the 12 Apostles on the Great Ocean Road (Princetown side). See iconic Australian wildlife animals such as Kangaroos, Wallabies, Dingos, Emus, Deer, Alpacas in our newly developed petting area. Plus other herd animals in a large free range environment - We are not a Zoo! Coffee, tea and pizza available. Open 7 days 9am to 6pm, longer hours in summer | |||
| |||
Activities & Attractions - Queenscliff | |||
|
| ||
| 49 Hesse Street Queenscliff VIC 3225 Exhibits displays of Queenscliffe Heritage photographs and items dating from 1838. Research and family history enquiries welcome. Open daily 2pm-4pm. Admittance fee. | |||
|
| ||
| King Street Queenscliff VIC 3225 Fort Queenscliff Museum is Victoria’s premier coastal fortress constructed in 1882. Public tours are conducted on weekends and public holidays at 1pm and 3pm, all year round. In school holidays tours are also conducted at 11am. Group tours by appointment. | |||
|
| ||
| Queenscliff VIC 3225 Stroll the beautiful heritage town of Queenscliff and enjoy afternoon tea at one of the towns grand old buildings. Guided walks are held at 2pm every Saturday. Contact Information Centre | |||
|
| ||
| King Street Queenscliff VIC 3225 Entry to the Museum is at the conclusion of the Fort Queenscliff Tour. | |||
 |
| ||
| 37 Learmonth Street Queenscliff VIC 3225 Queenscliff Dive Centre offers a unique environment for all your scuba diving needs. QDC provides everything on site, from hire equipment, purpose dive vessels, classrooms, accommodation, hot showers and even a custom built dive training pool and spa. Over 80 regularly visited dive sites. Accommodation available. | |||
|
| ||
| Departs Queenscliff Station Queenscliff VIC 3225 Steam Train Service runs on all Sundays, and Tuesdays and Thursdays in School Holidays. Seaside Explorer Railmotor service runs Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the year, outside of School Holidays. Departs Queenscliff Station. | |||
| |||