🌊 Great Ocean Road
Australia's iconic 240-kilometre coastal drive
📋 Fast Facts
- Length: 240+ kilometres along Victoria's southeastern coast
- Built: 1919–1932 as a World War I memorial by returned soldiers
- Key landmarks: Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, Bells Beach, Apollo Bay
- Fully paved and accessible to all vehicles
The Great Ocean Road is a major scenic route along the southeastern coast of Victoria, Australia, stretching over 240 kilometres through dramatic coastal landscapes. Constructed between 1919 and 1932 by returned World War I soldiers as a combined memorial and development project, the road has become one of Australia's most celebrated drives. It winds past towering limestone cliffs, golden beaches, rainforests, and waterfalls, creating an ever-changing panorama that draws millions of visitors ...