Hotels in Great Ocean Road, Australia

The Great Ocean Road hugs Victoria's southwest coast, famous for the Twelve Apostles limestone stacks rising from the Southern Ocean. The climate stays mild year-round, with cool winters from June to August making it easy to drive the 150-mile route without crowds and spot koalas in the Otway rainforest-during warm summers from December to February, you can surf at Bells Beach or hike through Great Otway National Park's waterfalls. If you're on a budget, visit in spring (September-November) for cheaper accommodation and whale-watching along the cliffs.