Once travellers reach Torquay, the Great Ocean Road begins, the Bass Strait finally comes into view and the adventures begin. The road goes past Bells Beach where surfing legends are made then winds on down to the little towns of Angelsea and Aireys Inlet.
It continues all the way for miles and miles along the coast and inland through forests and farmland before reaching the Port Campbell National Park and the 12 Apostles.
Port Campbell is about 12 minutes from the Apostles and then it is less than 20 kilometres further, with a few more sights to be seen before the Great Ocean Road essentially ends near the little town of Allansford and the Bay of Islands.
| ROUTE | DISTANCE | TRAVEL TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne to Torquay | 104.5 kilometres/ 65 miles | 90 minutes |
| Torquay to Lorne | 46 kilometres / 28.5 miles | 50 minutes |
| Lorne to Apollo Bay | 47.3 kilometres / 29 miles | 60 minutes |
| Apollo Bay to Lavers Hill | 51.4 kilometres / 32 miles | 50 minutes |
| Lavers Hill to 12 Apostles | 40 kilometres / 25 miles | 45 minutes |
| 12 Apostles to Port Campbell | 11.2 kilometres / 7 miles | 10 minutes |
| Port Campbell to Colac | 77.6 kilometres / 48 miles | 60 minutes |
| Colac to Melbourne | 152 kilometres / 94.5 miles | 2 hours |
| TOTAL TIME | 8 HOURS DRIVING |