Top Great Ocean Road Outdoor Activities

Experience the Great Ocean Road’s top attractions on this guided excursion that follows the iconic road in reverse. Embark on your journey and beat the crowds while learning about the region’s scenic landscapes and pretty coastal towns from an informative guide. Visit sites including the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, Port Campbell, London Bridge, and Great Otway National Park Rainforest.

Learn to ride the waves at Torquay beach on Australia’s iconic Great Ocean Road. Master the basics, practice standing up on your board and catch your first wave with this beginner-friendly 2-hour surf class. With all equipment included and expert instructors to guide you, you’ll be hitting the waves in no time!

Learn all about the environment along the Great Ocean Road with this guided walk with a conservationist. Following a 0.8 mile (1.4 kilometer) all-abilities path through grassland, forests, bushland, and tree fern gullies, you’ll learn all about the unique ecology of the Great Otway National Park area. This short activity can easily fit into busy schedules, and is suitable for the whole family.

Experience one of the greatest road trips in Australia, without having to drive yourself, with this private full-day tour of the Great Ocean Road. Ideal for groups, with space for up to seven or 11 passengers, enjoy convenient pickup from your Melbourne hotel and travel around in an air-conditioned vehicle. See the sights you want and learn about the area’s history, stories, wildlife, and more along the way.

Experience the beauty of the Great Ocean Road scenic view with 12 Apostles and Loch Ard gorge with our proffesional small group family-oriented day tour company where we can relax and enjoy the ride while sharing some interesting history about this magnificent oceanic coastal road that people talk about. Unlike other tour companies that only focus on "showing the view and go home", we offer family-oriented interaction that makes our tour feels like you are going away with your own family. We try to make our tour fun, exciting, and we cater for each, and everyone's need while maintaining the quality and efficiency of our tour. (prepare for some group singing!) Furthermore, our small group tour will ensure more personalised service compared to big group tour, and our small but comfortable minibus will be able to access points of attractions/interests where big buses cannot access. Watch out for some kangaroos and koalas too! Morning Aussie style billy tea and snacks are included

Learn to surf at one of Victoria’s best spots along the Great Ocean Road. Take a surf lesson in Lorne and learn all the basics from your instructor before taking to the waves to give it a go. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Great Ocean Road and get a true Aussie surf experience on this 2-hour tour.

Learn the basics of surfing with a 2-hour small-group lesson at a beach near Torquay along the Great Ocean Road. Your instructor chooses the best surf location of the day so that you have the ultimate experience of Australia's Surf Coast.

Wildlife Wonders' Sanctuary offers a glimpse into an Otways habitat before the arrival of predators such as foxes and cats. Wildlife lives freely in a natural habitat, without cages, and on a wildlife walk they can be seen going about their daily lives. Dusk is a time when most animals are active, as nocturnal animals rise for the night and day-active animals return to rest. Dusk Discovery tours are limited to just 10 people, allowing time to capture stunning sunsets as well as amazing wildlife viewing and photography opportunities. As with all of Wildlife Wonders' experiences, 100% of profits go to support conservation and research into Australia's threatened species.

Surfs up! Live out your surfing fantasies with a 2-hour beginner-friendly surf class at Anglesea beach, located on Australia’s famous Great Ocean Road. Make the most of the shallow waters and gentle waves as you master the basics, practice standing up on your board and try to catch your first wave. With all equipment included and expert instructors to guide you, you’ll be hitting the waves in no time!

Delve deep into the natural history of the Budj Bim (Mount Eccles) Volcano on this private geologist-led tour of Budj Bim National Park from Warrnambool. Enjoy an insider’s perspective as you explore the rare and beautiful landscapes shaped by a lava shield volcano that erupted over 30,000 years ago. You’ll also have the chance to see the extraordinary phenomenon known as lava blisters (Tumuli) or finish your half-day tour at a local winery.

Step out of the busy Melbourne city and explore the rugged coastline with us on this day of adventure. With 11 stops to visit, be amazed by the diverse itinerary and soak up authentic Australian views. With Museums, look outs, rainforest walks and more, you won’t be disappointed. Don’t miss the opportunity to add adventure to your Australian holiday.

Whether you’re just starting out your surfing journey or a competitive surfer on the search for some expert assistance, this private one-on-one Torquay surf lesson will help give you the edge you need. Your experienced coach will tailor your session on the day to suit your skills and needs and take you out to the best waves and conditions to help ensure you get the most from your lesson.

Beat the crowd and embark on a private journey to one of the most famous attractions in Victoria, Australia, the Great Ocean Road. Our private tour will leave Melbourne at 7 am before everyone else. You will get to experience the tour in a more relaxing and peaceful moment. You will be traveling in our late model comfortable van and be accompanied by our experienced and professional driver guide. As this is a private tour, feel free to discuss the tour itinerary with our driver guide and you can customize the tour based on your need. Our driver will give you insights into what is best to work for your group. Nonetheless, you will find this to be an unforgettable day that you will treasure forever.

Enjoy a scenic self-guided bike ride along a dedicated bicycle and rail trail. Ride through spectacular countryside, spotting dairy cows in their paddocks and past relics of old trestle bridges. There is 50km of recreational bike riding trails for nature lovers, with many flat sections making for a leisurely, enjoyable e-bike ride suitable for all fitness levels. These beautiful trails are nice and quiet, so you won't have to worry about riding with traffic or dodging anyone in your way. The 12 Apostles Bicycle Trail meanders from Port Campbell on the Great Ocean Road to Timboon, Victoria. The bicycle trail also connects to the Camperdown to Timboon Rail Trail in Timboon which takes you through to Naroghid, near Camperdown, Victoria. With plenty of picturesque scenery, there will be lots of photo opportunities. Ride to the historic Timboon Trestle Bridge, stop at Schulz Organic Creamery and Cafe, or stop for food, local produce, sweets and ice cream in Timboon and Port Campbell.