After collecting your campervan in Melbourne, head south and join the Great Ocean Road in Lorne. Then travel through the coastal towns of Apollo Bay, Port Campbell and Warrnambool. The drive reveals dramatic coastal scenery, especially near Port Campbell where the famous Twelve Apostles are located. The Twelve Apostles are an amazing collection of rock formations which have been carved out of the headland by the fierce waves of the southern ocean. There are a number of lookouts to experience the magical sight of the Twelve Apostles.
While travelling along the Great Ocean Road, you can access ocean surf beaches and safe swimming beaches, a boat harbour, golf courses, weekend craft markets, fine dining, wineries, nature & eco tours, including seal watching, excellent fishing and the Great Ocean Walk. For the adventurous, the Great Ocean Walk stretches 104 kms from Apollo Bay to within sight of the magnificent 12 Apostles. It takes you through beautiful National Parks, along deserted beaches and pristine marine sanctuaries.
Continue to Mount Gambier, surrounded by ancient volcanic sinkholes and crater lakes, including the spectacular Blue Lake. From Mount Gambier, choose to travel along the coast or venture inland.
Coast:
Visit small fishing ports of Port MacDonnell, Beachport and Robe, centres for lobster-fishing fleets. Follow the road beside the Coorong National Park, a haven for bird-life, and on the way stop to learn about the local Aboriginal culture. Continue through Meningie to Wellington where you cross the Murray River and travel to Strathalbyn.
Inland:
Travel north to the historic town of Penola and the world-famous Coonawarra wine district, renowned for its red wine varieties. Visit the impressive Naracoorte Caves World Heritage Fossil Site, to see the latest Australian mega fauna unearthed in this active fossil site. Continue onto Tailem Bend to cross the Murray River and travel to Strathalbyn.
From Strathalbyn travel to Goolwa and join a river cruise that takes you to the mouth of the Murray River and into the Coorong. Visit the popular seaside town of Victor Harbor and catch the Horse Drawn Tram to Granite Island, renowned for its Little Penguin colony. Continue onto Adelaide, via McLaren Vale with plenty of opportunities to sample local produce and wine, or travel to Kangaroo Island via the ferry which departs from Cape Jervis.
For more information please visit www.greatoceanrd.org.au
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