Melbourne · Great Ocean Road and Otway Rainforest
A 329 km loop from Torquay surf coast
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Why this ride
Ocean cliffs, rain forest shade and a proper three-day mood. This road trip is shaped as a ride, not as a shortcut: leave the start cleanly, use the first checkpoint for fuel and weather discipline, then let the middle 132 km be the part you remember. The best part sits around Torquay surf coast, Twelve Apostles, while the fuel checkpoint and Lorne food stop keep the day practical instead of turning it into a fuel hunt. Check the selected map before departure: scenic sections, transfer sections, speed/control reminders, risk points and the GPX checkpoint order are deliberately visible so the route is understandable before the engine starts. Ride it early if the area is popular, keep the photo stops legal, and shorten the route if weather, daylight or energy stops agreeing with the plan.
Roadbook
- Torquay surf coast
swim
Torquay surf coast sits at 0 km, early in the day. Next is Lorne food stop.
- Lorne food stop
food
Lorne food stop is where this day stops to eat. Next is Apollo Bay overnight.
- Apollo Bay overnight
sleep
165 km in you reach Apollo Bay overnight. Next is Twelve Apostles.
- Twelve Apostles
photo
Twelve Apostles, late in the day. Next is Torquay.
- Back to Torquay
finish
Back at Torquay. That is the ride.