Great Ocean Road
Spectacular coastal drive with limestone cliffs and pristine beaches
Best time: Dec-Mar · Typical stay: 2–4 days
Monthly overview
Each month classified using local weather, crowds, and prices.
Seasons
Dec-Feb
14-24°CPeak season, busy viewpoints, perfect beach weather, long daylight hours
Mar-May
10-20°CBeautiful autumn light, comfortable temps, fewer crowds, great photos
Jun-Aug
7-14°CDramatic seas, whale migration, moody skies, quiet coastal towns
Sep-Nov
10-18°CSpring wildflowers, warming weather, whale watching tail-end, pleasant
Top experiences
- Twelve Apostles Viewpoint — Iconic limestone stacks in the ocean
- Helicopter Flight over Apostles — Aerial views of coastal formations
- Great Otway National Park Walk — Rainforest walks and waterfalls
- Lorne Beach & Town — Seaside resort town with cafes
- Wild Koala Spotting — See koalas in eucalyptus trees
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