Question 1

How long does it take to drive the Great Ocean Road?

Accepted Answer

The Great Ocean Road is 243 kilometers long and it takes only 9.5 hours to drive the whole stretch in one go. However, we recommend you to spread it evenly over a period of at least 3 days to cover up all the major attractions on the way. You may even extend your trip to explore the local towns as well as the hidden gems of the Great Ocean Road.

Question 2

Is the Great Ocean Road dangerous?

Accepted Answer

The Great Ocean Road does have some quite tricky turns on the road. However, if you are an experienced driver and are a bit cautious while driving, it should not turn out to be that problematic.

Question 3

Where does the Great Ocean Road start and finish?

Accepted Answer

The Great Ocean Road Starts from Torquay, the worldwide surfing capital, and ends at Port Fairy, a Historical fishing village.

Question 4

How long does it take to drive from Melbourne to Warrnambool via Great Ocean Road?

Accepted Answer

If you are driving straight from Melbourne to Warrnambool, skipping all the other attractions on the way, it should not take you more than 3 hours to drive from Melbourne to Warrnambool.

Question 5

How do I get to the Great Ocean Road from Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

If you are self-driving from Melbourne, you can enter the Great Ocean Road from Torquay which is just 100 kilometers away from Melbourne. However, if you are considering traveling from public transport you can take a train to Geelong from Melbourne. You shall find plenty of buses from Geelong going to Torquay, Warrnambool and other major destinations on the Great Ocean Road.