THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD might be famous for the coast-hugging section between Lorne and the 12 Apostles, but the entire region is laced with stunning road trips that hardly anyone, other than the lucky locals who live there, knows about and even fewer travellers take the time to drive. Those that do, quickly realise they’ve found gold. Here’s our pick of five of the best.
LORNE TO BIRREGURRA
Resist the urge to hit the road after a big breakfast, because this is one road trip best done on an empty stomach. It takes roughly 45 minutes to