Hostel · Great Ocean Road
Apollo Bay Backpackers Lodge
9.3
186 reviewsFree breakfast, free WiFi, social lounge, central Apollo Bay ($30–40/night).
- Dorm bed
- A$30–40
- Wi-Fi
- Breakfast
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Why Great Ocean Road
- The Twelve Apostles are one of Australia's most iconic natural landmarks
- World-class surf at Bells Beach, Torquay, and Apollo Bay
- Easily accessible from Melbourne (under 2 hours to start of the road)
The Great Ocean Road is one of the world's most spectacular coastal drives, stretching 243 km along Victoria's southwestern coast from Torquay to Allansford near Warrnambool. Built by returned soldiers after World War I, it winds past towering limestone cliffs, ancient rainforests, surf breaks, and the iconic Twelve Apostles sea stacks. For backpackers, it is one of Australia's most accessible road trip adventures — easily done from Melbourne as a day trip or a multi-day journey.
Where to stay in Great Ocean Road
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- ABApollo Bay Backpackers Lodge
9.3 · A$30–40 dorm · free breakfast, free WiFi, social lounge, central Apollo Bay ($30–40/night)
- PCPort Campbell Hostel
9.3 · A$30–40 dorm · adjacent to Port Campbell National Park, close to Twelve Apostles ($30–40/night)
- GOGreat Ocean Road Backpackers (Torquay)
8.8 · A$28–35 dorm · at the start of the road, good launch pad ($28–35/night)
- ABAnglesea Backpackers
7.9 · A$30–42 dorm · walking distance to Bells Beach, dorms and private rooms ($30–42/night)
- GOGreat Ocean Road YHA (Apollo Bay)
7.3 · A$32–42 dorm · eco-hostel with bush setting, tour desk ($32–42/night)
- SBSurfside Backpackers (Apollo Bay)
7.2 · A$28–38 dorm · 2-minute walk from surf beach, relaxed vibe ($28–38/night)
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Port Campbell Hostel
9.3
430 reviewsAdjacent to Port Campbell National Park, close to Twelve Apostles ($30–40/night).
- Dorm bed
- A$30–40
- Wi-Fi
Hostel · Great Ocean Road
Great Ocean Road Backpackers (Torquay)
8.8
357 reviewsAt the start of the road, good launch pad ($28–35/night).
- Dorm bed
- A$28–35
- Wi-Fi
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Anglesea Backpackers
7.9
95 reviewsWalking distance to Bells Beach, dorms and private rooms ($30–42/night).
- Dorm bed
- A$30–42
- Wi-Fi
Hostel · Great Ocean Road
Great Ocean Road YHA (Apollo Bay)
7.3
384 reviewsEco-hostel with bush setting, tour desk ($32–42/night).
- Dorm bed
- A$32–42
- Wi-Fi
Hostel · Great Ocean Road
Surfside Backpackers (Apollo Bay)
7.2
464 reviews2-minute walk from surf beach, relaxed vibe ($28–38/night).
- Dorm bed
- A$28–38
- Wi-Fi
Things to do in Great Ocean Road
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Tours · Great Ocean Road
See the Twelve Apostles at sunrise or sunset
See the Twelve Apostles at sunrise or sunset (free — avoid midday crowds)
Tours · Great Ocean Road
Spot whales from the coast at Warrnambool
Spot whales from the coast at Warrnambool (June–September)
Classes · Great Ocean Road
Visit Loch Ard Gorge and learn its dramatic shipwreck story
Visit Loch Ard Gorge and learn its dramatic shipwreck story (free)
Nature · Great Ocean Road
Walk the Kennett River koala walk and spot koalas in eucalyptus trees
Walk the Kennett River koala walk and spot koalas in eucalyptus trees (free)
Nature · Great Ocean Road
Walk through the Otway Rainforest and see glow worms at Melba Gully
Walk through the Otway Rainforest and see glow worms at Melba Gully (free)
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