Drive on Great Ocean Road

Great Ocean Road near Melbourne in Victoria has a status for being one of the world's most scenic roads. It is a wonderful road for drive and trip also. If you want really enjoy this road please hire a self driven car on rent during your vacation. First of all get complete information about road map and other important things. You have no need to wry regarding stay and food during vacation on this great ocean road, because on the entire road you will find good hotels and restaurants respectively. Plan your journey up into a few overnight stops on this road. By doing this, you have full time to really enjoy the drive of this beautiful road. It is easy to find Great Ocean Road accommodation. The road was built for tourists and your arrival is expected.
Lorne is your first stop on the Great Ocean Road. Lorne has been called one of Australia's most beautiful towns from hundred years. People who stay there often comment on its natural beauty and it reminds them of a Mediterranean seaside town, but with flavor Australia. In this town during stay you enjoy a cappuccino at a trendy open air cafe and watch everyone enjoying a day in the sun at the beach fronting Lout it Bay.
Apollo Bay will be next outstanding spot to spend a day with nature and a night with good delicious food as you make your way up the coast along the Great Ocean Road. If you are a surfer, you will already know that there are some great waves to be ridden in the Apollo Bay region. Here some more ridings like horse riding, if you are a horse riding lover, then this is good place for this adventure along the hard packed sand on the beach. On this road some good markets available which are good option of a little window shopping. Some awesome with excellent food taste restaurants or cafes come in the way.
Take a good time while you drive through Great Otway National Park. Here you will not want to miss a thing in this gorgeous wonderland with natural landscape. In this natural wonder park you'll find stands of trees which are hundreds of years old and are the offspring of a species that has been there since prehistoric times. During the drive on this road signboards that tell you to watch out for koalas, kangaroos and other native animal spices. Cape Otway is home of wildlife and they love it there. When you pass from this area, take a light walk right out towards the tip of the cape and see one of the oldest lighthouses in Australia.
The 12 Apostles near Port Campbell is the most attractive tourist destination. The 12 Apostles are among Australia's most photographed sights also. Other than simply stopping along the side of the road, one way you can see them is by hiking the Great Ocean Walk from Apollo Bay. It's a 104km walk, though, so it’s not to be taken lightly. An alternative good way to view the 12 Apostles is from the air. Night stay at Campbell will be an unforgettable experience.

Attractions in Geelong

Geelong is the second largest city in the Australian state of Victoria. Geelong is often known as the gateway to the Great Ocean Road, with wonderful scenery in all directions. Geelong is situated on the Corio Bay about 75 kilometers from Melbourne. There are fantastic attractions near to the city. Traveler can visit Geelong by book a Geelong ferry. There are many places like Geelong Gaol is worth a visit, as well as the Ford Discovery Centre and the National Wool Museum which is good for the family visit. A very popular recreational spot is the Buckley Falls which is the best option for a picnic. Geelong is a famous vacation destination for local and international visitors. Shopping facilities and accommodation options are wide and is no scarcity of fun things to do. All these places and activities attract more visitors to Geelong.
The restaurants in Geelong are famous and unique for his fresh products or quality and use the freshest local produce that comes direct from the sea and inland growers. If you want enjoy an evening of fine dining, and then restaurants of Geelong are the best option of Australian food. Geelong offers every type of eatery. Their specialty is in Spanish tapas; European gourmet delights scrumptious seafood, Aussie tucker, or wholesome pub meals, the majority use vibrant recipes and the freshest of foods. One good thing about these many eateries, cafes and restaurants in the region has been highly praised for their delicious innovative dishes and values for money portions. Amazing and delicious dishes restaurants of Geelong also attract the food lovers who always ready to taste new dishes.
Wine and wineries of this region particularly high standard, with several awards winning which serve in restaurants of this area attract every year a large number of visitors. Espacially, Geelong restaurants that are located along the Geelong Waterfront make your meal unforgettable with wonderful sea views on their doorsteps. It’s no wonder that on weekends in particular, there is a distinct buzz in the region as restaurant after restaurant attends to fully-booked rooms. Reservations are not requested, they are essential to getting such highly sought-after tables.
The whole time of year Geelong hosts a number of annual events and festivals including music festivals, water sports events, the Geelong Cup, Cycling events and Air shows. Geelong is also the gateway to the Bellarine Peninsula and the Great Ocean Road which include such amazing and spectacular Australian attractions as the Twelve Apostles, Bells Beach and Whale watching all these things attract more tourists and make your vacation more incredible. Surrounding the Greater Geelong area will also offer you a number of convenient day trips to such places as the amazing geological formations of the You Yang’s granite peaks, Zoo, Brisbane Ranges and the Gorge all are amazing sites for tourists. Geelong offers something for every type of taste and age of person.

Drive with Great Ocean Road

The Great Ocean Road in Australia is the best option for drive tour, with stunning ocean views around every bend and every moment of driving. It stretches from Torquay, the surfing capital of Victoria just south of Geelong; its length is 243 km. Just book your car hire and hit the open great road! This is incredible experience of car driving than any other place with the sea coast and with heart throbbing views.

The Great Ocean Road trip can be done in just one day but we advice to you is that take your trip time long and take in the astonishing views for long time. On the both side of road good hotels and restaurants are available for your food requirements and accommodation. You feel never tired after the enjoyment and fun of every day because every hotel provides luxury services like special guest of this accommodation. Every morning when you wake up feel fresh and ready for destination and fun. You can plan a long trip for this road because a lot of other places come at this road for visit and stay to enjoy the every inch of road.

The Great Ocean Road starts near Torquay, a main tourist destination with amazing sandy beaches and cool blue waters of sea. It's located about 95 kilometers south west of Melbourne. If you like surfing then don't forget your surf board carries with. From Torquay the Surf Coast Highway changes to the Great Ocean Road. From the starting of the road superb and splendid sea views on one side and lush green rain forests and mountains on the other side welcome the visitor in haven of nature. It's just starting as you drive more and more car you go deep and deep in natural, eye-catching, stunning, and dazzling views of this road. Travelers mostly go to Great Ocean Road for one day trip and they can also book a ferry from queensliff or sorrento.