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The Drive of a Lifetime: Making the Most of Your Backpacking Experience in the Great Ocean Road



A journey to Australia is incomplete without a ride down Southwest Victoria, the distinguished Great Ocean Road. Famous for its exemplary rock formations, excellent surf spots, and much more. Great Ocean Road should be on the list of the destination for all backpackers visiting Australia.


Several groups of expedition companies run day travels out of Melbourne. However, the trips often rushed due to jam-packed tourists that visit Australia. As a result, you will miss the greater details that make the journey so captivating.


Rather than paying to take you on a cramped up tourist bus, it is best to go for a rental car in Melbourne, this way you will have the liberty of discovering all the beautiful scenes along the way without the swarm of other tourists.


To commence, start your drive in Melbourne and head west on the Princes Freeway for about an hour and begin your first stop.


Surf's Up in Torquay


The crib of the famous surfing brand Rip Curl, Torquay is well known for everything with tides and waves. On the bright side, you do not have to worry if you are a beginner in riding the waves, for Torquay offers one of the best surfing training in Australia.


Torquay is certainly the best spot to begin your Great Ocean Road journey.


Play with the Waves in Bells Beach


You will often hear waves crashing and loudspeakers rather than bells on Bells Beach, which is on the southern outskirts of Torquay. Yearly, thousands of tourists make the trip to witness the incredible waves that work all through this area. Most importantly, the experienced surfers clash it out at the Rip Curl Pro which amazes spectators for their great wave riding talents.


If you are yearning to take on the waves yourself, Bells Beach offers right-hand point breaks for intermediate surfers to advanced surfers.


Unwind in Anglesea


The peaceful little coastal town of Anglesea. Known for some of the best foods to offer, just take a stroll around the main street and be active in tasting the delicious food sample as you proceed with your journey.


If you are into golfing, then Anglesea would surely satisfy your travel. With a peaceful and tropical scheme, you will surely enjoy your golfing activities here. You can also spot kangaroos kicking back and relaxing under the sun.


Tour Around Aireys Inlet


With 10 minutes down the road, Aireys Inlet provides a fantastic tourist attraction in the Split Point Lighthouse. Aireys Inlet is smaller than Anglesea, but you will be able to view some heavenly views of the coast that is Instagram worthy and can even make a tour of the lighthouse.


Explore Lorne


Around half an hour ride along the Great Ocean Road, you will reach Lorne. It is worth a stop to buy souvenirs and gifts. You can get a perfect opportunity to park heading Erskine Falls to stretch your legs and take a stroll. The path is not relatively strenuous, and you can relax in the falls if it is warm. There is also a wide range of hiking activities for tourists who want to explore the wildlife more.


Stop Over at Apollo Bay


Great travels crave for great lunch. Similar to Lorne, Apollo Bay is a great place to stop for snack or lunch. The warm atmosphere in Apollo Bay is very similar to Lorne. You can hit the waters of Apollo Bay’s southern ocean, explore the coast, and wander around petrified rainforests full of ferns, waterfalls, and crystal clear streams.


Wander Through Great Otway National Park


The Great Otway National Park features sandy beaches, rugged coastlines, windswept heathland and rock platforms, and astonishing spring wildflowers. In the northern area, the park presents ferny gullies, tall forests, tranquil lakes, and magnificent waterfalls. At the end of the road, you will see the Cape Otway Lightstation which is the oldest operating lighthouse in the mainland of Australia.


Feel the Magic of Port Fairy


For the backpackers, Port Fairy is last on the Great Ocean Road adventure. There are plenty of fun stuff to see in the area such as beautiful ports.


If you are looking to unwind and drink to refresh from a productive day of driving, you can chill in The Caledonian Inn and pop a beer at Victoria's oldest licensed hotel which is still striving stronger ever since.


Takeaway


Breathtaking travels and scenes that captivates our soul are for us to experience. A lot of Great Ocean Road Tours by different groups can provide it to you. From stunning views, beautiful weather, plentiful wildlife and blessed nature, this can be considered a drive of a lifetime. The steep path will not even be a bother once you see and feel what the place could offer you.

 

Author’s Bio:


Shiela Apura is a traveller and a freelance blogger. She loves to explore and discover the gifts of nature. At home, she likes to read about blog travels to learn and plan on where she will travel next.


Sources:


https://www.dontforgettomove.com/great-ocean-road-backpackers-guide/

https://www.outbackfree.com.au/travel-guide/place/great-ocean-road/


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