Barwon Heads

After visiting the Great Ocean Road, I knew I wanted to see it a second time to stop at all the places I missed the first time around. The Great Ocean Road is a road trip I could do over and over again. The world renowned one of a kind turquoise coast was more than I could have expected. With no expectations prior to visiting, I was absolutely blown away by the incredible jagged coastline. The multi-coloured rock face along the cliffs was picture perfect. I honestly never thought that Australia could have such one of kind spots in every region I visited. At some point, I expected to be let down or that a place couldn’t top the prior, but Australia continued to leave me hanging on and wanting more.

Otway Forest & Beauchamp Falls

Not only that, but the weather was perfect both times I traveled along the Great Ocean Road. Even with a bit of drizzle one day during my first trip, it was still the perfect temperature and weather for hiking inland in the rainforest and for a waterfall visit. The overcast sky made capturing the lush green landscape easy. The rest of the time was blue sunny skies and warm temperatures. I even braved a swim (without a wet suit) at Thirteenth Beach in the cold water on the warmest day. What a blessing it was to receive such weather considering the typical Melbourne fall weather was upon me: cold, windy, damp, and rainy. When it counted, luckily, the weather was in my favour.

Thirteenth Beach

Barwon Heads
Ocean Grove
Thirteenth Beach
Jan Juc Beach Viewpoint
Point Addis & Addiscott Beach
Kangaroos in Anglesea
Airey’s Inlet Lighthouse
Lorne
Wild koala crossing in Colac
Cape Otway National Park
Otway Forest & Beauchamp Falls
 Lavers Hill Animal Sanctuary
Castle Cove Lookout
Johanna Beach
12 Apostles
Port Campbell
Loch Ard Gorge
Torquay
Bells Beach

For a coastal beach lover girl like me, the Great Ocean Road felt like home. Leaving the city for the coast was the best thing I could have done. Beach after beach, small town after small town, and stunning view after another, I could have stayed there for my entire time in south east Australia. Experiencing the Great Ocean Road on two different occasions gave me the opportunity to see the best views and visit both the inland and coastal destinations along the drive. From the popular iconic touristy spots like the Twelve Apostles to the secret local favorites like Johanna Beach, I saw the best of both worlds.

Loch Ard Gorge