Great Ocean Road
Investment needed for job security
The Great Ocean Road’s tourism body says the region needs further government infrastructure investment to soften a forecasted blow of thousands of job losses in the coming months.
Plan to reconnect people with Great Ocean Road
Rebuilding the Great Ocean Road’s visitor economy, supporting jobs and reconnecting people with the region are the priorities behind a new tourism campaign.
Coast road work starts soon
Regional Roads Victoria will begin a $1.8-million upgrade of the Great Ocean Road at Princetown this month, including a revamp of a turnoff back to Melbourne.
Travellers’ temperatures tested
Lorne and Apollo Bay accommodation operators and people travelling to the coastal towns these school holidays will have access to onsite temperature testing.
Tourist sites continue closures
The Twelve Apostles remain closed until further notice, with the popular tourist destination still unable to meet coronavirus social distancing restrictions.
Council to vote on Great Ocean Road closure rules
Civic leaders will vote this month on updated guidelines for events that close the Great Ocean Road.
Roadwork will slow down travel on Ocean Road
Roadworks will cause delays on the Great Ocean Road south of Lorne this week.
Tourism body wants travel rules relaxed
The Great Ocean Road’s tourism authority is joining a state-wide industry push demanding the State Government ease travel restrictions by June 1.