Great Ocean Road: Overview

Breathtaking twists and turns on a spectacular coastal drive.

The incredible Great Ocean Road cuts its path from Torquay to Warrnambool, every fresh turn inspiring passengers to exclaim 'Oh!', and frustrated drivers to say, 'What? What's it look like?'. The stunning stretch attracts seven million snap-happy visitors annually.

Fast Facts

Currency

Name: Australian Dollar
Code: AUD
Symbol: A$

Electrical Plugs

Australian-style plug with two flat angled blades and one vertical grounding blade
220-240V 50Hz

Languages Spoken

Official: English

Time Zones

GMT/UTC +10 

Country Dialing Code

+61

Weights & Measures

Metric

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