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Great Ocean Road

Jun
08
2022
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Six great whale watching spots in Australia

By Brianna Piazza Australia / Great Ocean Road / New South Wales / Queensland / Victoria /

AUSTRALIA’S whale watching season mostly runs during the second half of the year and with the tipping point of the year fast approaching there’s no better time to plan your whale…

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Oct
01
2020
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Things to do in Port Fairy

By Shelley Richardson Great Ocean Road /

Port Fairy in southwest Victoria is a quiet seaside town, its harbour denotes the end of what is known as Victoria’s shipwreck coast. It’s a popular destination for romantic long…

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Jan
28
2020
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Port Fairy Folk Festival Accommodation – The Campervan Rental Alternative

By chrisc Great Ocean Road / Melbourne / Victoria /

Port Fairy Festival Campervan Hire – Melbourne RAPIDLY becoming Australia’s leading Folk event, the Port Fairy Folk Festival takes place over the Victorian Labor Day long weekend each March and…

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Apr
09
2019
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Great Ocean Road top tips during the Rip Curl Pro

By Scott Podmore Great Ocean Road / Victoria /

Great Ocean Road remains one of Australia’s treasures, let alone Victoria’s, and as the famed Rip Curl Pro descends on Bells Beach it’s well worth planning your trip to make…

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Sep
05
2018
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Countdown to Spring: 10 Places to Visit in Australia Now the Weather is Warming Up

By DriveNow Team Australia / Esperance / Great Ocean Road / Perth / Queensland /

Excited for spring? You should be. Springtime brings warmer weather, which means it’s the perfect time to plan your next campervan adventure. But where should you go? Here are 10 places…

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Oct
24
2017
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DriveNow’s new rental vehicle excess insurance giving you more choice

By Brianna Piazza Australia / Christchurch / Great Ocean Road / New Zealand / United States / Victoria /

Rental vehicle excess insurance is a great option for many people who are choosing a self-drive holiday. Driving holidays are becoming more and more popular both in Australia and overseas….

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Oct
11
2017
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Seven incredible spots to go surfing in Australia

By Scott Podmore Brisbane / Great Ocean Road / Hobart / New South Wales / Perth / Queensland / Sydney / Tasmania / Victoria / Western Australia /

There’s not much that can come between Aussies and their surfing. Even pro surfer Mick Fanning’s dramatic brush with a hungry Great White can’t put a stop to his love…

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Jan
19
2015
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Eight amazing wilderness camping spots in Victoria

By Brianna Piazza Australia / Great Ocean Road / Victoria /

Victoria is home to some of the best camping areas in Australia. From the dramatic cliffs along the scenic Great Ocean Road to the impressive mountains in the northeast, we’ve identified eight…

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Dec
31
2014
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Keep the faith with the Twelve Apostles in Victoria

By Brianna Piazza Australia / Great Ocean Road / Victoria /

A stunning landscape, a fascinating history and one of Victoria’s most popular tourist destinations. The Twelve Apostles is the number one must-see attraction for every person who travels along the Great Ocean…

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Dec
21
2014
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Five amazing sights on a Great Ocean Road drive

By Brianna Piazza Australia / Great Ocean Road / Melbourne / Victoria /

DRIVE the Great Ocean Road, a stunning, dramatic stretch of coastline in south-west Victoria. With several natural and historical attractions, it’s without a doubt one of the most amazing trips…

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Jun
12
2014
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99 experiences for road trippers that have the rest of the world jealous of Australia

By Scott Podmore Adelaide / Australia / Great Ocean Road / New South Wales / Queensland / South Australia / Tasmania / Victoria /

JEALOUS? you bet they are. But anyone who lives beyond Australia’s coastline is more than welcome to head down to the Southern Hemisphere and experience the places that make we…

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Aug
29
2013
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Park in profile – BIG4 Beacon Resort, Victoria

By Scott Podmore Australia / Great Ocean Road / Melbourne / Victoria /

PARK IN PROFILE: BIG4 Beacon Resort, Queenscliff, Vic Where: 78 Bellarine Highway, Queenscliff. Website: http://www.beaconresort.com.au 10 words or less: Stylish modern cabins, marine parks, bike trails, kids heaven. The lowdown: …

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May
30
2013
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Park in profile – Big4 Apollo Bay Pisces, Victoria

By Scott Podmore Australia / Great Ocean Road / Melbourne / Victoria /

PARK IN PROFILE: Big4 Apollo Bay Pisces, Victoria Where: 311 Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay, overlooking beautiful Bass Strait and close to great swimming and surf beaches. Website: http://pisces-holiday-park.vic.big4.com.au 10…

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Mar
30
2013
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Shush don’t tell Destination Secrets – Victoria – Bellarine Peninsula to the Great Ocean Road

By chrisc Australia / Great Ocean Road / Victoria /

If you’re visiting Victoria or just looking for a great day or weekend away from Melbourne there’s plenty of places to visit just a stone’s throw from the city. Here’s…

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Apr
25
2012
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Campervan cruising down Great Ocean Road … with all the bells and whistles

By Scott Podmore Australia / Great Ocean Road / Melbourne / Victoria /

THE refreshing breeze off Bells Beach blew through the back door of my campervan and I couldn’t help but smile with a big appreciation of another beautiful view. After picking…

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Mar
29
2012
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Pick up a car rental and go cruisin’ with your pooch

By Scott Podmore Australia / Brisbane / Cairns / Gold Coast / Great Ocean Road / Melbourne / New South Wales / Queensland / Sydney / Victoria / Western Australia /

WANTING a road trip and accommodation for the whole family, four-legged friends included? Gone are the days when pet-friendly accommodation consisted of mildew walls and flea ridden couches, or when…

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Jan
09
2012
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Drive from Melbourne to Portland to chase some ‘fin’ – Bluefin Tuna, that is

By Scott Podmore Australia / Great Ocean Road / Melbourne / Victoria /

CRUISING around in your Melbourne rental car to Victoria’s hotpots can always be broken up with a bit of activity on the water whether it be a river, creek or…

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Sep
26
2011
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Discoveries Down the Great Ocean Road

By chrisc Australia / Great Ocean Road /

One of Victoria’s most popular and most written about Car journeys is the Great Ocean Road. Officially starting at Torquay and finishing at Allansford the road is just over 240…

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Jun
02
2011
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Great Ocean Road & The Grampians – Victoria driving holiday itinerary ideas

By chrisc Australia / Great Ocean Road / Victoria /

The Great Ocean Road region hugs the contours of Victoria’s rugged south west coast and offers visitors one of Australia’s greatest and most spectacular coastal drives. Start your journey in…

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May
27
2011
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A beauty by the beach on Great Ocean Road

By DriveNow Team Australia / Great Ocean Road / Melbourne / Victoria /

Barwon Heads was next on the agenda for the Everitt clan and it was an easy 90-minute road trip from Melbourne or if you are coming along the Great Ocean…

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