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MacKenzie Falls
These lovely falls are on a short, steep trail going down, they cascade over rocks and can
be accessed off Mt. Victory Road
Zumstein Recreation Area
This area has plenty of walks, falls and picnic areas. It's a good one for all the family as
the trails good and there are often plenty of kangaroos to see.
Great Ocean Road
The Great Ocean Road south of Melbourne was built to provide employment for
returning soldiers from the Great War. The road is cut into the cliff face in many parts
alongside the ocean. A road of 175 km running between Torquay and Warrnambool
(South end). There are many entry points to shorten the distance and make it a day trip
from Melbourne. This road trip is one of the world's most spectacular coastal drives, with
the road often being the only thing separating the mountains from the beaches. There are
several seaside towns to stop and walk around, dine or stay at on your drive. However, a
word of warning, this road has one of the highest rates for accidents in Australia. It is
hilly and winding and in peak tourist seasons traffic is at a crawl as cars and tourist buses
travel through.
Below are the towns you will encounter going from Torquay 23 km's from Geelong to
Warrnambool, the official end, on the southwest coast.
Torquay
Torquay at the eastern end of the Great Ocean Road is a well known surfing location.
Torquay is home to the top label surf brands, Ripcurl and Quicksilver, and has a very
popular outlet section in the middle of town that is always very busy. Bells Beach hosts
the Rip Curl Pro Classic each Easter but is for advanced surfers, but also a great spot for
spectators of the sport.
Lorne
Lorne is located on the Erskine River and surrounded by sea and forest ranges. It is a very
popular holiday resort and offers incredibly scenic views to it's visitors. Highlights of
Lorne are the Esrkine Falls, Pennyroyal Valley and Lorne Angahook State Park. Lorne is
also a popular place for upmarket retreats and holiday accommodation.
Apollo Bay
Apollo Bay at the base of the Ottoway Mountains and is one of the three major centres
located on the Great Ocean Road. At Cape Otway National Park are the remains of the
ancient rainforest. Other parks that can be accessed from Apollo Bay are Otway Ranges
Forest Park and the Melba Gully State Park.
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