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The Great Ocean Road, Torquay

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Experience one of the world's most scenic coastal drives, along the south-west coast of Victoria. Take a drive on the spectacular Great Ocean Road, which winds alongside the wild and windswept Southern Ocean. Home to the world-class surf at Bells Beach and the craggy limestone spires of the 12 Apostles, this diverse and dramatic region is best explored over the course of a few days. The Great Ocean Road begins a 90 minute drive from Melbourne's city centre. It spans 400 kilometres (249 miles) from the town of Torquay to Nelson on the South Australian border.
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  • If you are in Melbourne for a trip, I strongly recommend this trip. Long hours of driving or in the bus yet it is worthy. There are many places where you can visit along the road so it will be a great...  more »
  • Drove along the GOR in late May. Awesome ocean views during the drive and even more spectacular views of the ocean when we stopped to walk along the boardwalk at both the Apostles and London Bridge. A...  more »
  • Nice drive with many distinct lookouts. Get to see the nature's creation and the change through nature overtime along the coastal region. If not driving, it will not be a must-visit.  more »
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