Top Great Ocean Road Outdoor Activities

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.

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.

Warrnambool Wanderer Tour will show you around this beautiful coastal city. Warrnambool home of Oddball and the little penguins, Logan’s Beach Southern Right Whale Nursery (seasonal) and Gutsy the Wombat. Its breathtaking lookouts are perfect photo opportunities, you may even encounter Sammie the Seal. Travel with our friendly local guide where you will have plenty of time to explore and listen to the local stories. Travel in the comfort of the stylish 12 seater Mercedes which guarantees spectacular views even while driving and has been decorated by talented local artists. Warrnambool Tours....Tour With A Local...

Drive along the rugged Australian coastline from Melbourne to Adelaide on a 3-day adventure. Stop along the Great Ocean Road in places like Apollo Bay and Lorne and take in the beautiful views of the Southern Ocean. Observe local wildlife at such as kangaroos and koalas at Great Otways National Park and sample local wines in Adelaide, where the tour ends.

This session is suitable right across the board, catering for beginner to advanced surfers. It doesn’t matter if you are just starting out, or a competitive surfer, there is always something to learn. Our private surf lessons is customised to our participants experience, skills and needs. We have a range of coaches that are real surfers to teach real surfing. Private Sessions run for two hours and include all equipment, or alternatively, you can use your own. During the session, the coach will check-out your board to make sure it’s suitable and giving you the best opportunity to progress. Another positive of a private session, is that it gives us the flexibility to look around and find the best waves and conditions on the day.

Create, Explore, and Experience on your own private tour along the Great Ocean Road with us. You have the freedom and flexibility to explore the 240 kilometres of stunning scenery, incredible wildlife including koalas, kangaroos and native birdlife, tickle your taste buds with various dining experiences, and stunning ocean views. The landscape along the Great Ocean Road includes quaint beachside townships, world-famous surf beaches, the lush green rain forests of the Otway Ranges, the wild Shipwreck Coast and finally the breathtaking rock formations of the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge and Gibson Steps. You can tailor your private tour to suit your mood and level of interest in the many different stops throughout the day. Always happy to capture great photos. Throughout the day your guide will share the history, adventures, tales and stories of the Great Ocean Road as you spend a full day creating, exploring, and experiencing the Great Ocean Road on your own private tour with us.

Watching the sunset over The 12 Apostles is a breath taking experience as the sky changes colours against the towering rock formations, and stunning coastal vistas. Travelling the Great Ocean Road to see the Sunset, you will still marvel in the 240 kilometres of stunning scenery and ocean views, incredible wildlife including koalas, kangaroos and native birdlife. As the day progresses, we pass through the quaint seaside townships of Torquay, Airey’s Inlet, Lorne, & Apollo Day, the lush green rain forests of the Otway Ranges, the wild Shipwreck Coast and finally the breathtaking rock formations of the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, & Gibson Steps. Throughout the day, your guide will share the history, adventures, tales & stories of the Great Ocean Road. You have the freedom to customise your journey throughout the day to create, explore and experience the Great Ocean Road Sunset on your own private tour.

Tower Hill is a thriving reserve located in the crater of a dormant volcano rich with Australian Wildlife our friendly local guide will supply you with the use of binoculars and is familiar spotting the wildlife that otherwise you may miss. Your local guide will share stories of the area including knowledge of the indigenious community that lived in the area. They will make sure you get the best photos to show your friends. Travel in the comfort of the stylish 12 seater Mercedes which guarantees spectacular views even while driving and has been decorated by talented local artists. Warrnambol Tours...Tour With A Local...

All the profits from Wildlife Wonders go directly to the Conservation Ecology Centre to support research into Australia's endangered species. The Conservation Ecology Centre is a driving force in creating a safe and vibrant future for wildlife on the Great Ocean Road. During your guided walk, you will encounter unique wildlife living freely in a stunning bushland environment overlooking the ocean. Your visit includes a 75-minute walk with a conservationist guide along a 1.4km all-abilities path. Your guide will lead you through environments including grassland, forests, bushland and tree fern gullies, spotting unique wildlife along the way. You will learn about the ecology of the spectacular Otways and the research protecting the Great Ocean Road’s threatened species. During your tour, you will pause at the Conservation Ecology Centre Research Hub to learn about the conservation projects that Wildlife Wonders is supporting and see research techniques in action.

Hiring a motorcycle for a self guided tour on Victoria's Great Ocean Road is both exhilarating and spectacular. Getting up close and personal with the regions forests and coastline is a sensory experience not be taken for granted. Visit secluded beaches and wind through roads with tall gumtree's and deep steep valleys taking your journey deep into your soul. Our classic styled retro motorcycles are designed to deliver a pleasant experience with styling reminiscent of the 1970's. Cool classic lines and color's allow you to ride into small towns and grab a latte or local artisan food and enjoy the wonders that are abundant in this part of the world. 73MOTO doesn't just hire motorcycles, we create encounters, we tell a story and we let you write the next chapter in The Book of The Open Road

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!

Located just one minute's drive from the beach of Lorne, The Super Circuit is one of the world's largest and most stunning ropes courses. Situated in the stunning Lorne hinterland, particpants will climb, zip and traverse their way through five levels of high ropes action. This is a great way to receonnect with loved ones in a beautful natural setting!

One of just four worldwide and the most extreme, the Shockwave Zipcoaster is an exciting and adrenaline producing experience sure to give you a thrill within the beauty of the Otway Forest.

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking scenery of rugged coastline and small towns on a two-day tour of the Great Ocean Road from Melbourne. Travel with a small group limited to eight people, visiting some of the most iconic destinations in southern Australia —including Great Otway National Park, Kennett River, Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge and around Port Campbell. Visit picturesque towns, enjoy meals in great restaurants, and look for native wildlife like koalas and kangaroos. Your tour includes overnight accommodation at Beacon Point in a villa that overlooks the Southern Ocean.

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!