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the legendary Great Ocean Road drive isn’t just a simple road trip — it’s one of the most iconic coastal journeys in Australia. From clifftop bends over the Southern Ocean to towering rainforest walks in the Otway Ranges, every km reveals a new surprise. Whether you’re doing it at your own pace or booking a Great Ocean Road experience with experienced operators like Autopia Tours, the trip is equal parts adventure, heritage and wonder.

When I began the trip from Torquay, I thought I knew what was coming — the Twelve Apostles, towering cliffs and tour groups. What I didn’t expect was a bakery pie in Apollo Bay feeling like salvation or the thunderous echo of Loch Ard Gorge sending chills down my spine.

This road teaches you to slow down — you can’t rush it, and you really shouldn’t. Every bend is a moment to pause, every lookout reminds you why this is more than a map line.