Visiting Responsibly

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Look after yourself & our region

Enjoy what the Great Ocean Road region has to offer, whilst keeping safe. Whether you’re exploring the streets around a town, or our beaches, rivers, parks and waterways, there are some key things to remember. Remember that the outdoors isn’t risk-free and act with care at all times for your own safety and that of others.

10 Ways to travel responsibly

Visitors flock to the Great Ocean Road for many reasons; breathtaking views, world heritage sites, gourmet food, adventure and more. Here are 10 ways you can be a responsible traveller while exploring the Great Ocean Road.

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Planning your visit

Our businesses are doing their best to give you the best experience possible. Planning ahead during peak times is key.

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LOOKING AFTER EACH OTHER

Enjoy what the Great Ocean Road region has to offer, whilst keeping safe. Whether you're exploring the streets around a town, or our beaches, rivers, parks and waterways, there are some key things to remember.

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LOOK AFTER THE ENVIRONMENT

Look after the places you love to visit, and always leave the land as you find it. Our beautiful landscapes bring a lot of joy to those lucky enough to live here or visit - make sure that continues to happen by never causing damage - intentional or accidental.

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Please consider the following on your trip

 

Respect Private Property

  • The Great Ocean Road has big nature in abundance which we encourage you to explore but private property, the homes and farms of the people that live here are off limits. Please respect that they are the homes and livelihoods of families who work hard to nurture the land and produce the food we all enjoy.
  • Trespassing can disrupt farming activities and put both visitors and livestock at risk. Plus, property owners deeply value their privacy and the peace of their homes. Respecting private property is key to maintaining the harmony of our community.

Hiking and Cliff Safety

  • Stay on established tracks above and avoid the base of cliffs below by the distance of their height or more.

Take Care of our Unique Wildlife

  • Use your camera zoom, keep your distance and avoid noise pollution and please help us keep our wildlife wild by not feeding them.

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Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the Great Ocean Road region the Wadawurrung, Eastern Maar & Gunditjmara. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging. We recognise and respect their unique cultural heritage and the connection to their traditional lands. We commit to building genuine and lasting partnerships that recognise, embrace and support the spirit of reconciliation, working towards self-determination, equity of outcomes and an equal voice for Australia’s first people.