4 Days Road Trip in Melbourne – Great Ocean Road
This road trip covers both Melbourne city attractions (https://www.visitvictoria.com/) and Great Ocean Road attractions (http://www.greatoceanroad.info/). If this trip is too short, you can combine this trip with the Tasmania 10 Days Road Trip – Great Eastern Drive or the Sydney 5 Days Road Trip.
Summary of this itinerary:
A. Day 1 & 2 – Melbourne
B. Day 3 – Cape Otway
C. Day 4 – Warrnambool
About Australia & Melbourne
Australia is the largest country in Oceania and sixth-largest country by total area in the world. Australia has six states and two major mainland territories.
The currency of Australia is Australian Dollar (AUD).
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Victoria, and the second-most populous city in Australia and Oceania (after Sydney).
Day 1 & 2 – Melbourne
In Melbourne, it is a must to visit the Flinders Street Station, the first station in Australia. In addition, there are other attractions such as Carlton Gardens, Royal Arcade, Hoisler Ln and Queen Victoria Market. If you are a tennis fan, you can go to the Rod Laver Arena and watch a series of Australia Open. Otherwise, it is recommended to go to the Shrine of Remembrance which is the site of annual observances of ANZAC Day (25 April) and Remembrance Day (11 November).
To save money, take the free tourist tram while travelling in Melbourne City (Refer to this link for more details)
Day 3 – Cape Otway
The Great Ocean Road begins at Torquay which is 1 hour 18 mins drive away (104km) from Melbourne. While driving in Great Ocean Road, you can do a rest stop in Anglesea Golf Club. The golf club is an unique place where hundreds of Kangaroos are free to roam around. After that, go to the Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch and take a photo/selfie with the Great Ocean Road signage. Thereafter, you can make your way down to Teddy’s lookout and enjoy the breath taking view of the Great Ocean Road and the coast area.
Be careful of your safety when you are in Anglesea Golf Club. The Kangaroos look fierce and untamed!
Day 4 – Warrnambool
After resting in Cape Otway, continue the 2nd part of the Great Ocean Road journey to Warrnambool. The most famous attractions along the way are Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge.
Try to visit the Twelve Apostles during sunrise or sunset for optimal scenic view.
Ending Remarks
It is a bit rush to cover Melbourne and Great Ocean Road within 4 days. There are certainly more attractions to see/do in both places. If you are more adventurous, there are Treetop walk/ Zipline tour in Great Ocean Road area. Otherwise, there are Brighton Bathing Boxes in Brighton Beach area and Penguin Parade in Phillip Island National Park. Alternatively, you can combine this trip with the Tasmania 10 Days Road Trip – Great Eastern Drive or the Sydney 5 Days Road Trip.