Top 5 Towns Along the Great Ocean Road

Famous for the towering 12 Apostles and stunning Loch Ard Gorge, the Great Ocean Road is not only one of world's most spectacular stretches of road, but is littered with tiny seaside towns that are well worth a pit stop.

From some of the most iconic surf breaks in the world, waterfalls, rain forests, and some of the freshest, most mouth-water seafood you can eat anywhere in the world, the Great Ocean Road is full of treasures waiting to be discovered by road trippers and visitors.

For 243 km, you'll drive through towns like Torquay, Port Fairy, Apollo Bay, Portland, Lorne, Aireys Inlet, Angelsea, Cape Otway, Port Campbell, Peterborough and more, all against the backdrop of the Southern Ocean!

A stunning stretch of road, the Great Ocean Road is made even more iconic by the towns that give its very charm and character. We've picked five that you may or may not have heard of, but when you're driving along the Great Ocean Road, there's really no shortage of stunning stops to make.