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Great Ocean Road — a 3-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive
The 3-day version for March: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 3-day plan · 4-day plan · 5-day plan · best time to go.
3
days
363 km
distance
6.0 h
driving
17
curated stops
Day 1 Melbourne → Torquay → Lorne
🌡 9.0–36.5°C · 🌧 ~6 rain days · ☀ 12.3h light
09:00
Bay Trailbeaches & cliffshiking
Enjoy coastal breezes and beachside vibes around Port Phillip Bay.
50 min · Melbourne
09:50
Yarra River Trailhiking
Stroll along the Yarra's calm waters winding through the city.
50 min · Melbourne
13:15
Great Otway National Park
Hike through lush, adventurous trails in a scenic park.
50 min · Lorne
14:05
Lorne Larder
60 min · Lorne
open: 8AM–4PM
Overnight: Lorne
e.g. Lorne Hotel
Day 2 Apollo Bay → Port Campbell
🌡 8.3–37.6°C · 🌧 ~7 rain days · ☀ 12.3h light
09:52
Marriner’s Lookoutbeaches & cliffshiking
Panoramic coastal views await at the town's northern overlook.
50 min · Apollo Bay
10:42
Marriner’s Fallshiking
Discover lush ferns and moss near powerful waterfall cascades.
50 min · Apollo Bay
11:32
Maits Resthiking
Walk through a glowing rainforest and maybe spot rare insects.
50 min · Apollo Bay
12:22
Shelter Cafecoffee & bakes
Savor a hearty breakfast indoors or out at this popular cafe.
60 min · Apollo Bay
15:01
Port Campbell National Parkbeaches & cliffs
Marvel at dramatic rock formations and rugged coastal beauty.
90 min · Port Campbell
18:30
12 Rocks Café and Beach Barbeaches & cliffscoffee & bakescraft beer & pubs
Savor meals with panoramic bay views on a spacious deck.
75 min · Port Campbell
Overnight: Port Campbell
e.g. Southern Ocean Motor Inn · The Port O Call, Port Campbell
Day 3 Warrnambool
🌡 12.0–33.8°C · 🌧 ~6 rain days · ☀ 12.3h light
09:57
Logans Beach Whale Watching Platformbeaches & cliffsmuseums & heritage
Spot southern right whales gliding gracefully in the ocean.
50 min · Warrnambool · Free
10:47
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museumbeaches & cliffsmuseums & heritage
Experience tales of shipwrecks vividly projected by the lake.
50 min · Warrnambool
open: 9AM - 5PM
11:37
Warrnambool Art Gallery (WAG)museums & heritage
Discover contemporary art in a vibrant, ever-changing space.
50 min · Warrnambool · Free
open: M-F 10AM-5PM, Sa Su and public holidays 10AM-3PM, Christmas Day and Go
12:27
Hopkins Fallshiking
Feel the spray of the falls as you picnic beside their rush.
50 min · Warrnambool
13:17
Port Fairy - Warrnambool Rail Trailhiking
Cycle along a peaceful, gravel path through rural scenery.
90 min · Warrnambool
14:47
Warrnambool Visitor Information Centremuseums & heritage
50 min · Warrnambool
15:37
Jane Doughcoffee & bakes
Savor the sweet aroma of freshly baked artisan breads and cakes.
60 min · Warrnambool
open: W-F 8AM-2PM, Sa 8AM-12:30PM, Su-Tu closed