The best months to visit Great Ocean Road are Nov – Mar. Warm weather, long days.
Quick facts
When to go
Australia's most dramatic coastal drive: towering limestone apostles, ancient rainforest, shipwreck history, and wild Southern Ocean scenery.
Nov – Mar is the busiest window in Great Ocean Road, so accommodation and flights go first. Book ahead. The shoulder weeks either side are usually quieter for the same reason.
Getting Around in Great Ocean Road
- A car is essential: there is no practical public transport along the Great Ocean Road
- Drive on the left. The ocean side of the road (when heading west) gives the best views but the road is narrow and winding
- Allow more time than Google Maps suggests: the road is slow with many stops, and you will want to pull over frequently
For month-by-month detail, itineraries and costs, see the full Great Ocean Road travel guide.
Timezone: AEST (UTC+10) (Daylight saving Oct–Apr)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Great Ocean Road?
The best months to visit Great Ocean Road are Nov – Mar (Warm weather, long days), which makes for the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing and getting around. For what a trip costs day to day, see the Great Ocean Road budget breakdown.
