great ocean rd
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hi all just seeking info on travelling with van on great ocean rd. is it safe? thanks
Reply By: Member - Graham H (QLD) - Saturday, Jul 03, 2010 at 11:18
Saturday, Jul 03, 2010 at 11:18
One thing no one else has said is that MOST of the pull off
places are on the left GOING SOUTH. One exception is the big park at the Apostles.
You also get the best
views travelling in that direction by far. We went to Appollo bay and did the rest slowly and really enjoyed it.
The helicopter ride $90 Ea at the Apostles gives you a far better view and appreciation of what those shipwecked faced when coming ashore
We had a 21ft6 van and had no troubles.
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Follow Up By: ChrisE - Monday, Jul 05, 2010 at 23:59
Monday, Jul 05, 2010 at 23:59
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Much more room to pull off on the left when heading from
Anglesea to
Apollo Bay.
Geelong to
Anglesea no dramas, just like any other highway.
Anglesea to
Lorne a bit tighter, but not too bad.
Lorne to Apolo Bay is the good bit (depending on if your towing or not)!
If your not restricted by the time you travel try to avoid the weekends, as lots of poeple from Melb. shoot down there on a weekend for a cruise/hoon (especially the motorbikes that like to lean over around the bends).
Like others have said, watch your mirrors and use the slow vehicle turn offs and enjoy the view they and the lookouts offer as it makes it a much nicer trip for all!
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