How long does it take to drive the whole Great Ocean Road?
664 km/413 miles, about 9.5 hours One of Australia’s most scenic drives, the Great Ocean Road is a magnificent three-day self-drive touring route from surf capital Torquay to the famous 12 Apostles, ending at historic fishing village Port Fairy.
Where does Great Ocean Road start from Adelaide?
The Great Ocean Road starts at Torquay in the state of Victoria, Australia. The road runs along the coastline for 244 kilometres to finish at Allansford, near Warrnambool in South Australia.
Where do you stop when driving from Adelaide to Melbourne?
That’s the last of our driving tips – let’s get cracking with your Melbourne to Adelaide 10 best road trip stops!
- Torquay.
- Cape Otway.
- The Twelve Apostles.
- Mount Gambier.
- Warrnambool.
- Robe.
- Coonawarra.
- Victor Harbour.
Do you have to pay to see the 12 apostles?
Admission: In addition, there is no admission fee to see the 12 Apostles. Even better, the visitors car park is also free, making it a fantastic way to spend the day without spending a penny.
How long does it take to drive from Melbourne to Adelaide via Great Ocean road?
12.5 hours
The total distance from Adelaide to Melbourne via the Great Ocean Road is just under 1,000km, and the drive time is 12.5 hours directly. (Note that it is quicker to take the inland route if you’re in a hurry, but this guide is all about the coastal attractions!)
Where can I stop overnight between Adelaide and Melbourne?
Download the Melbourne to Adelaide map and start planning with our top spots to stop along the way….
- Robe. Robe, Limestone Coast.
- Coonawarra. Bellwether Wines, Coonawarra.
- Victor Harbor. Victor Harbor, Fleurieu Peninsula.
- Kangaroo Island. One Kangaroo Island.
- McLaren Vale. dArenberg Cube, Fleurieu Peninsula.
What can we do at Great Ocean Road?
13 Must-see places across the Great Ocean Road region.