Apollo Bay on the Great Ocean Road has a wide, crescent-shaped sandy beach. Protected waters make it excellent for swimming and popular with families. Lifesavers patrol in summer and there are plenty of surfing options nearby. Nestled in the Otway National Park, Blanket Bay is a protected beach that adjoins the Blanket Bay Camping/Picnic area.
Road trips and self-drive journeys. Dreaming of the open road? From expansive outback adventures to dramatic coastline routes and lush green landscapes, thereβs no better place to traverse on wheels than Australia. Choose a type of road trip, location and duration that suits you; your journey begins here. Explore interactive map. Day 7-8: The Great Ocean Road. One of the highlights of Victoria is the natural wonders of the Great Ocean Road. This coastal road runs for 243 kilometers in total and is full of Australian wildlife, quaint little towns, surfing spots, picturesque viewpoints, campgrounds, and overall gorgeous scenery. Some of the things to see are Avenue of the Giants, Trinidad (a cute city by the ocean), Prarie Creek State park (elk), Klamath River and Requa Road (see the river flow into the Pacific Ocean), Trees Of Mystery, Crescent City. There is the harbor area in Crescent City, the lighthouse, and inland Jedidiah Smith State Park. 25 Great Ocean Road, Wye River, Victoria, 3234. + 5 photos. BIG4 Wye River Holiday Park is situated on the spectacular Great Ocean Road. Set amongst the world famous Otway Ranges, flanked by bush on one side and beach on the other and with the Wye River running through the park, there is no better option for a natural holiday and caravan park