The Awe Inspiring Great Ocean Road.
This Great Ocean Road Travel Guide is written by a real person, who enjoys a real life here as a landscape photographer.
My intimate knowledge and passion for the area is what makes this guide come alive. You'll find information here that you wont find anywhere else!
My Great Ocean Road
I'll share with you some of my all time favourite places to experience, the hidden wonders and the stunning majesty of everything this wonderful coastline has to offer.
I'll share first hand knowledge of the seaside paradises of...
Torquay Anglesea Lorne
Apollo Bay
Port Campbell Warrnambool and others.
'So what!?' you may say... 'Lots of websites have plenty of info on these places.'
True, but there's so much more to see!
I'll take you right into the heart of this magnificent Road, past the famous Bells Beach and glorious Otway Ranges. Beyond the 12 apostles, Bay of Islands and Loch Ard Gorge.
I will take you to some of the most intimate and personal locations. Off the beaten track... Diamonds in the rough. I'll show you unspoilt & solitary beaches, where you'll be the only person in sight.
You haven't seen all the coast has to offer until you see places like...
Blanket Bay Aire River Childers Cove Wreck Beach & so much more.
If it's worth seeing, then it's likely I've been there. It's my absolute pleasure to share my first love in photographic locations with the countless local and international visitors that make the journey each year.
The 'Must Do' Road Trip!
The Great Ocean Road is on the 'must travel list' of Millions of would be Australian tourists. If it's not on yours, it should be! There is just so much to experience on this Magnificent Journey. I'm here to make sure you don't miss a moment of it.
Start your Great Ocean Road Adventure: Torquay
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About Michael Willem. What drives Michael's Passion for Photography?
Michael Willem: 'I owe my Photographic passion to this whole area, so this is my opportunity to give a bit back and share my knowledge and experiences of one of the world's most spectacular...'
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The Great Ocean Road Victoria... How to get there.
You may have heard of the Great Ocean Road Victoria, but don't know exactly where it is or how to get here. Photographer Michael Willem gives a great Introduction to the Area.
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Torquay Australia: The start of your Great Ocean Road Adventure.
Torquay Australia: The ever popular resort town which marks the official beginning of the Great Ocean Road. It is the capital of Surfing in Victoria, with famous Bells Beach right...
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Anglesea, the perfect coastal village.
I really like Anglesea. For me, it's the 'real' start of the Great Ocean Road. It's far enough from Melbourne to feel like you're 'escaping to the coast', yet is only just over an hour away.
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Romantic Aireys Inlet. Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia
If you want a quiet, relaxing and romantic getaway, then Aireys Inlet is the perfect place for you. Pristine beaches, a famous Lighthouse and an intimacy found in few other Great Ocean Road towns.
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Escape to Lorne. Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia
Lorne is a uniquely beautiful town with a wonderful charm all it's own. It attracts visitors all year round. It is approximately half way between Torquay and Apollo Bay along the Great Ocean Road.
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Escape to Apollo Bay, Great Ocean Road, Victoria.
Landscape Photographer Michael Willem shares his knowledge, experiences and fond childhood connection with Apollo Bay and the surrounding natural beauty.
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Lavers Hill. The Rooftop of The Great Ocean Road.
The small township of Lavers Hill is the highest point on The Great Ocean Road. The small hamlet is also the farthest inland point of the road and has many attractions both in the town and nearby.
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Port Campbell, sightseeing central on the Great Ocean Road.
Port Campbell is the central tourist hub for many of the Great Ocean Road's most famous landmarks. The 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge are only minutes away from this beautiful seaside village.
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Warrnambool. The pot of gold at the end of the Great Ocean Road
Wonderful Warrnambool is the seaside city that greets travellers at the end of the Great Ocean Road.
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The Beautiful Waterfalls of the Otways & Great Ocean Road.
Landscape Photographer Michael Willem shares his favourite & most beautiful Waterfalls in the Otway & Great Ocean Road region, and the best ways to experience them.
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Australian Beaches, The Great Ocean Road
Australian Beaches are among the best in the World, and the Great Ocean Road is no Exception! We have some of the best beaches in Australia for Surfing, Fishing & Sightseeing
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Great Otway National Park. Victoria, Australia.
Great Otway National Park is simply stunning. Within the park you'll discover some of Australia's most spectacular temperate rainforests, dotted with dozens of serene waterfalls. The Otway Ranges...
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Cape Otway. More than 'just' the lighthouse.
When most people think of Cape Otway, they immediately think of the lighthouse. While The Cape Otway Lighthouse is undoubtedly the drawcard for the area, there is more to see in this wonderful area.
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The 12 Apostles. The Jewel in the crown of the Great ocean Road.
Landscape Photographer Michael Willem shares everything you want to know, and the best ways to experience the amazing natural formations we call the 12 Apostles.
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Bay of Islands, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia
The Bay of Islands is one of my favourite natural wonders along the Great Ocean Road. It's not as well known as the 12 apostles, but is still an amazing place to visit.
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Majestic Hopetoun Falls. Queen of the Beautiful Otways Waterfalls.
If you could name any of the Otways' dozens of waterfalls, chances are it would be Hopetoun Falls. This stunning waterfall roars over its impressive rock face and pounds into Aire river below.
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Famous Shipwrecks along the Great Ocean Road
There are many famous shipwrecks scattered along the Great Ocean Road. There are few coastlines as infamous for shipwrecks as Victoria's South West Coast, otherwise known as the Shipwreck Coast.
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Blanket Bay: Pristine, Peaceful, Perfect!
Blanket Bay is tucked away in an isolated pocket of coastline near the famous Cape Otway Lighthouse. It's one of the hidden treasures of the Great Ocean Road and a highlight of the Great Ocean Walk.
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Amazing Wreck Beach, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia
Wreck Beach is another one of those 'Secret Spots' on the Great Ocean Road. The beach is named for its two prominent shipwrecks; The Fiji, and the Marie Gabrielle, whose anchors serve as a...
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Erskine Falls, Lorne, Victoria
Erskine Falls is one of the best known waterfalls of the Otway Ranges and is certainly among the most visited. The falls are also the highest single drop of all the otway waterfalls.
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The Loch Ard Shipwreck, The most famous shipwreck along the Great Ocean Road
The wreck of the Loch Ard, and the story of survival surrounding it is probably the best known of all the shipwrecks in Victoria.
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The Great Ocean Walk. One of the worlds great nature walks.
The Great Ocean Walk is on the list of 'must do' nature hikes for many hikers and backpackers. This simply stunning walk starts at Apollo Bay and stretches a gruelling 105km to Princetown.
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Camping Locations on the Great Ocean Road
When it comes to Camping Locations, the Great Ocean Road and Otway Ranges have some of the best Camping Spots in Victoria and South Eastern Australia. From Coastal camp trails, to camping deep in...
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Surfing Australia: Victoria's Surf Coast
Surfing Australia is a dream for many international tourists. Victoria's Surf Coast has to be the Jewel in Australia's Surfing crown.
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Picnic Ideas & BBQ Spots along the Great Ocean Road.
Picnic Ideas & BBQ Spots: The best Picnic & BBQ spots for your next day out along Victoria's Beautiful Great Ocean Road.
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Warrnambool Whale Watching: One of the World's great whale nurseries.
Warrnambool Whale Watching is the best whale watching experience in Victoria. Warrnambool is home to
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Essential Camping Food Ideas for the Great Outdoors
Stuck for Camping Food Ideas? There is something extraordinary about being out in the open air and cooking over a campfire.
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