Great Southern Touring Route
777 km / 482 miles, 12 hrs
From cosmopolitan Melbourne, the Great Southern Touring Route travels south-west to Geelong, past the vineyards of the Bellarine Peninsula to the scenic Great Ocean Road. The coastline is famous for the imposing beauty of the Twelve Apostles, whale watching near Warrnambool and history of ships being wrecked in its treacherous waters. Turn inland to the walking trails, waterfalls, and wildflowers of the Grampians National Park. The final leg of the journey heads east to Ballarat, home to Sovereign Hill, where you can experience what life was like on the goldfields in the 1800s.
182 km / 113 miles, 3 hr
Drive to Geelong and explore its historic waterfront, a lively area filled with great restaurants and cafes.
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189 km / 117 miles, 3 hr
Journey from Apollo Bay to the Twelve Apostles, ancient limestone stacks that rise up from the ocean.
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158 km / 98 miles, 2.5 hr
From Port Fairy, head north, away from the coast and towards the natural beauty of the Grampians mountain range.
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248 km / 154 miles, 3.5 hr
Make your way out of the Grampians and head north towards the Goldfields to the township of Stawell.
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Highlights
Base yourself in Apollo Bay at the foothills of the Otways to explore the Great Ocean Road region, 12 Apostles or stopover on the Great Ocean Walk.
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The legacy of the gold rush that shaped Victoria lives on in the boomtown architecture and rich history of the Goldfields region.
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Witness the rugged splendour of the famous 12 Apostles, magnificent rock stacks that rise up from the Southern Ocean on Victoria’s dramatic coastline.
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Discover grand and rugged mountain ranges, spectacular wildflowers and a wealth of Aboriginal rock art sites in the Grampians National Park.
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