The Icons

Icons on the Great Southern Touring Route come in many forms. Take these two examples, where legends of old thrive and new stories are written and lived out every single day.

Twelve Apostles

The world-famous Twelve Apostles rise up from the rugged Southern Ocean in all their remarkable glory. The stuff of dreams, of magic moments, of endless photographs. Join 12 Apostles Helicopters for a scenic chopper flight over the Twelve Apostles, London Bridge and along the stunning Shipwreck Coast. Hang around to witness the Twelve Apostles in different lights throughout the day. A selfie in the pre-sunset golden light is a thing of true beauty.

The Great Ocean Road

This bucket-list road journey officially winds its way 243km along the rugged southern coast from Torquay to Allansford near Warrnambool, before pushing further west towards the quaint fishing village of Port Fairy. It showcases some the most spectacular and diverse scenery in the world.

Drop into the Great Ocean Road Heritage Centre at Lorne to unearth backstories of the thousands of WWI ex-servicemen who carved the roadway from the cliffs in memory of their fellow fallen soldiers. In doing so, they created the world’s largest war memorial.

Let the road lead: to the epic surf break Bells Beach, to the tranquil harbour village of Apollo Bay and through the ancient rainforests of the Great Otway National Park.