This is also the spot to come for wonderful walks. Head to the Otway Ranges behind the town to enjoy the trees and ferns at Maits Rest, the moss and plant life at Melba Gully or the fantastic Otway Fly treetop walk.

Apollo Bay is also the starting point of the 91km Great Ocean Walk to Glenample Homestead, an eight-day, seven-night full-on experience, taking you near the 12 Apostles, through beautiful National Parks and remote isolated beaches.

If you thought you’d seen the coastline well from the seat of a car, walking will open up the area like never before.

From Apollo Bay detour down to Cape Otway if you have time to see Australia’s oldest lighthouse dating from 1848 and the southernmost tip of Victoria.

Port Campbell, 100km further on, is a highlight thanks to the striking natural limestone and sandstone rock formations that have been eroded by waves and rain to form the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, the Grotto and London Bridge.

These rocks formed some 10 to 20 million years ago by storm seas and winds. Boardwalks pass right along the cliffs, providing you great views, although an even better way of seeing them is from the air.

The final 60-70km of coast takes you to the thriving city of Warrnambool with its lively arts and events scene, great parks and gardens, nice beaches, Hopkins Falls and views of calving Southern Right Whales in winter.

If the Great Ocean Road has simply whet your tastebuds for the wildlife, nature and walks of Victoria, then you should head on to the Grampian National Park, a striking sandstone mountain range.

Or for your last dash of scenery take the Cape Otway Road back to Melbourne, your gateway to Australia.