The Great Ocean Road

We did this for a number of reasons. It saved the cost of an extra car hire day and enabled us to enjoy the 2 hour journey in luxury without having to wrestle with peak hour city traffic.



Trains run hourly from Ballarat to Melbourne and you don't have to book. The Melbourne rail terminus at Southern Cross station, is conveniently situated in the heart of the city.



NOT ENOUGH TIME?



A three day journey will be a rush, but it will still enable you to visit the main attractions. Here's how to do it.



Day one. Melbourne to Apollo Bay. A great place for an overnight stop.



Day two. Apollo Bay to Hall's Gap via Port Fairy.



Both Apollo Bay and Hall's Gap will give you contrasting views of life in rural Australia. One is a popular coastal retreat and the other, set in the heart of the mountains, is the base for enjoying walks and spectacular scenery.



Day three. Hall's Gap to Melbourne via Ballarat. Visit Sovereign Hill and take a late afternoon train to Melbourne, arriving in time for your evening activities.

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