Australia’s Great Ocean Road: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map all in one. This self-guided Great Ocean Road tour takes you on a breathtaking drive filled with shipwreck stories, lush rainforests, and native wildlife.

See the towering 12 Apostles rise from the ocean, then continue to the dramatic Bay of Islands, Bay of Martyrs, the Grotto, London Arch, and The Arch—each shaped by the sea’s relentless power. In Port Campbell, enjoy coastal charm before heading to Loch Ard Gorge, named for a tragic shipwreck, and descend Gibson Steps to the beach.

Drive inland past Princetown and into Melba Gully’s mossy rainforest. At Cape Otway, visit one of Australia’s oldest lighthouses. Maits Rest offers an easy rainforest walk through ancient ferns. Enjoy Apollo Bay’s coastal vibe, then detour to Marriners Lookout, Carisbrook Waterfall, and Cape Patton Lookout.

Spot koalas in Kennett River, relax in Wye River, and stop at Artillery Rocks and Mount Defiance for stunning views. In Lorne, visit the hidden gem Erskine Falls. Cruise past Big Hill and Cinema Point to reach the Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch, honoring the WWI veterans who built it.

At Aireys Inlet, admire Split Point Lighthouse. See kangaroos at the Anglesea Golf Club, enjoy treats at the Chocolaterie, and take in views from Point Addis. Wrap up at Bells Beach and the Surfing Museum before reaching Torquay—where it all began.