Stop 1: Gibson Steps. The first stop on your Great Ocean Road day drive will get your heart pumping just a little. It'll take 86 stops down to finally reach Gog and Magog (nicknames for the giant limestone rock formations poking out from the sea), but it'll be worth it. On this five-day self-drive trip, explore the coastal capital city of Melbourne and then hit the open road. One of Victoria's most scenic drives, Great Ocean Road provides plenty of exciting pit stops—explore the surfing town of Bells Beach, discover the waterfalls of Lorne, zipline through the Otway Ranges, and visit The Twelve Apostles rock formations. On the way back to Melbourne, do some The road starts 100 kilometers (60 miles) away from Melbourne, and the speed limit along Great Ocean Road varies from 80 km/h to 100 km/h (50mph to 60mph). Great Ocean Road is in perfect condition and relatively easy to drive, so don’t get distracted by the magnificent coastal scenery. The road is popular among cyclists, so be careful. The Great Ocean Road Trip is one of the best road trips in Australia and the world. This self-drive itinerary will give you two days along one of the most amazing stretches of highway in the world. The Great Ocean Road is a 151 mile (243 km) Australian National Heritage road stretching from Torquay to Allansford in the South Eastern coast of All you have to do is go. We show you how. 1. Great Ocean Road Brewhouse. Relax in a beer garden with ocean views, side by side with your furriest friend. Along with a wide-range of human-friendly craft beers, this Apollo Bay brewhouse serves up 'Beerdog's Bitter', an alcohol-free brew, designed for doggy taste buds. 2. Cnr Russell and McKenzie Street, Melbourne. 07:15 AM. Town Hall. Corner Swanston & Collins Street, Melbourne. 07:05 AM. Reviews (224) 1 Day Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles Tour from Melbourne. Includes Knowledgeable Guide, Morning Tea & Guided Rainforest Walk. Melbourne to Adelaide via Great Ocean Road. Great Ocean Road lies in the state of Victoria in south-eastern Australia. It is a roughly 78-minute drive away from Melbourne’s main city centre and is often regarded as one of the best day trips from the city. 1. Bells Beach. This should definitely be your first stop along the Great Ocean Road. It is home to the world’s longest-running surfing competition - the Rip Curl Pro Surf & Music Festival, first held in January 1961. It was cold and windy, but that didn’t stop the surfers who were out in numbers. pjtSk.