8 Must-Visit Attractions on the Great Ocean Road

1. Little Red Riding Hood Lighthouse: The lighthouse itself is quite ordinary, but the viewing platform behind it offers the most beautiful scenery. The long coastline stretches to the horizon, shrouded in mist, blending the sea and sky into one. - 2. Teddy’s Lookouts: This is a viewing platform located at the top of Lorne town. From here, you can overlook the winding coastal road of the Great Ocean Road, which clings to the mountains like a jade belt around a maiden's waist. It's breathtakingly beautiful, and if you're lucky, you might even spot whales. It's worth mentioning that you must take the road from the beginning of the town; otherwise, the slope is too steep for most vehicles to climb. - 3. Koala Cafe: Located between Lorne and Apollo Bay, it's not the cafe itself that's the attraction but the koalas and kangaroos you can find here. Known as Little Switzerland, you can find all sorts of wildlife along the riverside. - 4. Marriner Lookout: This is a privately donated viewing point where you can see the entire Apollo Bay town, which looks like a trident. It's a fantastic spot for photos, and some visitors say this is the pinnacle of the Great Ocean Road. - 5. Mait's Rest Rainforest: This was once a habitat for dinosaurs and served as a resting place for horses during wartime. The towering trees and giant ferns, with sunlight filtering through the gaps, make you feel like you're on the set of Avatar. - 6. Twelve Apostles: This attraction needs no introduction. Visitors come here to count if there are really twelve rocks. In fact, there aren't, and there never were. The original name was Sow and Piglets, but it was changed for a better story and a more appealing name. - 7. Loch Ard Gorge: This area feels even more impressive than the Twelve Apostles, especially in the afternoon when the sun is out. The various rock formations carved by the sea are concentrated here, making it incredibly spectacular. - 8. The Grotto: This place features a circular cave with unique limestone terrain. The view from the cave entrance, looking out at the sea and sky, is truly a sight to behold. Perhaps this is where the phrase 'a world within a world' comes from.