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Scenic lookouts in the Great Ocean Road

Lookout at Loch Ard Gorge

The Great Ocean Road offers some of Victoria’s most stunning views of the Southern Ocean from lighthouses, lookouts and viewing platforms. Discover the famous Twelve Apostles, volcanoes, cliffs, islands and beaches from some of the best places to stop and savour the panoramic vistas.

Torquay to Lorne

  • Bells Beach
    Ocean and beach views from lookout platforms at Bells Beach Surfing Reserve. Access from Torquay via Bells Boulevard, or the Great Ocean Road.
  • Point Addis
    Impressive ocean, beach and sandstone cliff views toward Bells Beach and Anglesea. Point Addis Road, off the Great Ocean Road, between Torquay and Anglesea.
  • Anglesea
    Breathtaking coastal views from elevated memorial lookout. Just up from the Great Ocean Road, via Harvey Street.
  • Aireys Inlet
    Drive or walk up to Split Point lighthouse. Ocean views over Eagle and Table rocks. There is another lookout at the end of Boundary Road, off the Great Ocean Road.
  • Cinema Point
    Spectacular views back towards Eastern View, Fairhaven and Aireys Inlet from one of the road’s highest vantage points. There is a signposted turnout on the Great Ocean Road about 8 kilometres west of Aireys Inlet.
  • Lorne
    Teddy’s Lookout is one of the best along the road. It provides stunning vistas from its platform high above the coast where the St George River empties into a small cove. Off the Great Ocean Road, at the end of George Street, it is a short walk through the bush from the car park.

Lorne to Moonlight Head

  • Mt Defiance
    Panoramic ocean views toward Artillery Rocks. Turn out just off the Great Ocean Road, between Lorne and Wye River.
  • Cape Patton Lookout
    Spectacular views east towards Apollo Bay and Skenes Creek. Off the Great Ocean Road, east of Apollo Bay
  • Marriners
    Marriners lookout is a five-minute fairly steep walk from the car park, but it’s well worth the effort for its panoramic views of Apollo Bay and far out to sea. Drive a few minutes north from Apollo Bay along the Great Ocean Road, there’s a turn-off to Marriners Lookout Road.
  • Cape Otway Lightstation
    Built in 1848, the lighthouse stands 91 metres above the ocean. Built to guide ships safely through the narrow Bass Straight entrance, the tower now offers spectacular views of the rugged Otway coast. Located 20 minutes west of Apollo Bay. Entry fee applies.
  • The Gable
    The Gable lookout has magnificent views to the Moonlight Head. It is a short walk to the lookout platform, which seems to hang off the top of the cliff 70 metres above the waves. Turn off onto Moonlight Head Road after Wattle Hill.
  • Red Rock Lookout
    The region’s violent volcanic past is on display at Red Rock, a short drive out of Colac. Red Rock is Victoria’s youngest resting volcano. It last erupted 6,000 years ago. The lookout is 230 metres above sea level and provides a stunning view of the volcanic plain, craters, cones, and lakes.

Moonlight Head to Port Fairy

  • Twelve Apostles
    Parks Victoria has created boardwalks, tracks, and viewing areas to ensure you get the best views of these spectacular rock stacks. Off the Great Ocean Road east of Port Campbell, there are also staircases to the beach at nearby Gibson Steps and Loch Ard Gorge.
  • Bay of Martyrs car park
    At the outskirts of Peterborough, just off the Great Ocean Road, is this ideal place to see the stunning rock stacks of the Bay of Islands. They are particularly beautiful at sunset when the islands and Massacre Point are backlit by the sun.
  • Bay of Islands car park
    Just west of Peterborough, off the Great Ocean Road, the Bay of Islands car park provides excellent views of this remarkable group of islands.

Port Fairy to Nelson

  • The Crags
    The Crags offers panoramic views along Port Fairy's rugged stretch of coastline and views to Julia Percy Island. The Crags is 12 kilometres from Port Fairy along the Princes Highway.
  • Whalers Lookout
    Just east of Portland, this lookout offers views over the city of Portland and the harbour precinct. Car parking and picnic tables are available.
  • Cape Bridgewater
    The car park on the left at the top of the hill on Cape Bridgewater offers magnificent views back over Bridgewater Bay and towards the Cape Nelson Lightstation. Cape Bridgewater is 20 kilometres south-west of Portland, off the Great Ocean Road.
  • Mickle Lookout – Casterton
    Situated at the end of Robertson Street in Casterton, the lookout car park overlooks the township of Casterton, the Glenelg and Wannon Rivers.