Great Ocean Road

Jace · Postby **Jace** » Thu Dec 25, 2008 5:41 pm

heading back towards lorne from apollo bay there's a turnoff that heads to birregurra and somewhere else i think that is probably the best bit of the entire otways.
tightest, windiest and quietest road i've been on, therefore the most fun.
can be pretty wet, and a lot of very blind corners, but it also has amazing views.

CoffeeBoss · Postby **CoffeeBoss** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 9:52 am

Just posted in the VIC Weekly thread, my no.1 co-driver and I will be bring 'El Roadster' down in a fortnight (weekend of 14th/15th). How much time should we set aside for a GOR jaunt? We'll be located near the centre of town so unsure of travel time down there and back. Would probably do an early-early morning run or head down for an afternoon snack and return late. Suggestions from locals?

wun911 · Postby **wun911** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 10:30 pm

Takes about a day, leave early in the morning can reach apolo bay around mid day; have lunch then turn around and come back to the city.

pcmx5 · Postby **pcmx5** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 4:03 pm

thunderbird2 wrote:Just posted in the VIC Weekly thread, my no.1 co-driver and I will be bring 'El Roadster' down in a fortnight (weekend of 14th/15th). How much time should we set aside for a GOR jaunt? We'll be located near the centre of town so unsure of travel time down there and back. Would probably do an early-early morning run or head down for an afternoon snack and return late. Suggestions from locals?

Sorry probably too late for you..Stay nearby get on the road early and drive from Geelong to Port Campbell without sightseeing, return and do the sightseeing After Apollo bay go inland and loop back to Lorne.via forrest.

If you get this giove me a ring ,0417562357, i am up to do it tomorrow,

Peterl

CoffeeBoss · Postby **CoffeeBoss** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 1:20 am

Hey Peter, thanks for the tip off!

Unfortunately we may not get time for our GOR run this time around. But will advise if we can manage.

JBT · Postby **JBT** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 1:04 pm

I'm looking at a run along this road from Portland on the way back from Natmeet 2010. It will be just after Easter, school holiday period etc.etc. so there could be lots of traffic. We may have up to 8 cars in company with us.

Is Portland to Warragul a bit of a big ask in daylight hours with a stop for a look at the Apostles and Cape Otway lighthouse? Would a less ambitious end point around the Laverton area be a better plan? Anyone with GOR experience please help.

Col · Postby **Col** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 1:16 am

No worries JBT, if you leave Portland around 8am you'll spend the first 1.1/2hrs on pretty un-interesting roads before the GOR kicks in, then probably 20-30mins checking out the 12 Apostles. The run to Lavers Hill to Cape Otway is probably the best section of road [lots of twisty bits] allow 30-60mins at the lighthouse, then you're on your way to a decent coffee at Apollo Bay. If the traffic is crapping you off by the time you reach Lorne, then an alternative is to head inland via Deans Marsh, eventually reaching the Princes Hwy and on to Geelong. You're now about 2.1/2hrs from Warragul which I reckon you'll see at around 4pm.
Obviously there are many variations to this drive, but you will need to keep on the go a bit to make it a one-dayer.

Good luck & enjoy

Col

JBT · Postby **JBT** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:41 am

Thanks Col. That's very helpful.

pcmx5 · Postby **pcmx5** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 10:57 am

JBT make sure you leave enough time (30 mins) to turn up Skene's Creek road just north of Apollo Bay. Either go up about 12klms and return to the GOR or if you are running short of time continue on to Geelong via Forrest.

The up and back trip is sensational,the mountains almost meet the sea so you have beautiful views back over the ocean on a terrific road.

Peter.

JBT · Postby **JBT** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 11:36 am

Thanks pcmx5, yes, I'd like to squeeze Skene's Ck Rd in while we're there. West Barwon Reservoir looks good for a picnic lunch too. I'm now just planning to go Portland - Geelong to leave more time for twisty diversions and rubbernecking.

PaulF · Postby **PaulF** » Fri Mar 04, 2011 2:45 pm

*Thread necro*

I remember the GOR from a couple of years ago; had to give it a go while we were down there for the MGCC National Meeting. The only drawback was the little 50 zones, which can be expensive if you don't notice them (just ask my brother). Fantastic piece of road though.

tony1952 · Postby **tony1952** » Mon May 07, 2012 2:54 pm

Did this last November. Great drive, sun was shining, no school holidays, roof down and the there were the caravans, road works and rubber neckers. Still even when we had to stop to a crawl we just enjoyed the experience and the view.