Great Ocean Road Tourism
High hopes for a busy summer
Great Ocean Road businesses and tourist attractions are looking forward to their first peak summer period out of COVID restrictions, with international visitor numbers looking promising.
Welcome to ‘Greatopia’
A new tourism campaign is encouraging people to explore the Great Ocean Road region, reminding people of the beauty and opportunities that beckon them to “Greatopia”.
Walk fixed after storm
The Great Ocean Walk has fully reopened after sections of the walk closed for storm repairs three months ago.
State wins for tourism sector
Port Campbell, Cobden and Apollo Bay businesses have picked up gold and silver medals at this year’s Victorian Tourism Awards.
FREEDOM BECKONS: State prepares to reunite, before restrictions go for good
Local tourism businesses expect a bumper Melbourne Cup weekend to be the platform for a rewarding summer, when Melbourne residents make their long-awaited return later this week. Meanwhile, the state has outlined rules for the state’s freedom day next month when it reaches 90-per-cent vaccination, which will lift almost all COVID restrictions for good.
Winter boost for tourist sector
Local tourism providers have experienced mixed results from a steady school holidays period amid ongoing COVID uncertainty.
Tourism funding miss worries local industry
The Colac and district tourism sector is rueing a double-whammy blow from this week’s Federal Budget, which provided no new financial support and revealed international borders would remain closed until at least mid-next year.
Tourism authority’s recovery plan
A domestic travel campaign and accelerating key City Deal projects headline Great Ocean Road Tourism’s plan to rebound from the impacts of coronavirus.