great ocean road adventures - mamma knows west

Mamma loves the Great Ocean Road and everything it has to offer. We’ve spent years exploring this stunning part of Victoria, from breathtaking waterfalls and adventure spots to pristine beaches, delicious food, and family-friendly accommodation.
You’ll be hard pressed to find a more beautiful place in the world!

Here are just a few of Mamma’s favourite places to visit, stay, and eat. Click each image for details!

Port Fairy/Warrnambool

What an adventure we had in Port Fairy and Warrnambool - great food, great discoveries and amazing memories!
Let Mamma be your tour guide.

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Live Wire Park - Lorne

Live Wire Park in Lorne us one of the BEST outdoor adventure experiences and a must do on your holiday down the Great Ocean Road. Explore the forest and challenge your skills at Live Wire Park!

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Wye River Hotel

Wye River Hotel is situated on the hill overlooking the ocean you'd be hard pressed to find a pub with a better view. Anywhere. Feel the fresh sea breeze while you chow down on a parma or a calamari salad and sip a crisp cold beer!

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Jebbs Pool - Cumberland River

Jebb’s Pool is a stunning oasis behind the Cumberland River Caravan Park. It’s a part of the Erskine River and over time the river has created these lovely pools and smooth rocks - including a mini waterfall or as some say - a nature waterslide!

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Wye River General Store

The Wye River General Store not only has great food, outdoor seating, a playground right next door, BUT it has an amazing beach over the road and a river full of ducks and their ducklings a few metres away!

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Wye River Big 4 Holiday Park

There's something really special about the Wye River Big 4 Holiday Park. The freedom of running around with no shoes on, the smell of BBQ in the air and sun kissed skin. We'd always meet new best friends every time and play from first light of dawn till sundown.

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Port Campbell/Timboon

What a stunning part of the world! Take a trip to Port Campbell, along the iconic Great Ocean Road – From amazing food and family-friendly adventures to endless places to explore, Port Campbell has got it all..

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Erskine Falls - Lorne

You are 234 steps away from the gorgeous Erskine Falls! Little legs and old weary ones like Mamma’s might find it tricky, be sure to have some little breaks and a big rest at the bottom of the stairs

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Cumberland River Caravan Park

Cumberland River Holiday Park is nestled in amongst the beach, great ocean road, spectacular bushland, a majestic cliff face and has a sparkling fresh flowing river running straight through it, that is perfect for river rock hopping, splashing around in AND a spot of fishing.

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The Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie - Bellbrae

Ahoy chocolate lovers - the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie is chocolate HEAVEN! This is the sister store to the popular East side Yarra Valley Chocolaterie.  It has a very similar look and feel - which is fun, relaxed, and family friendly.

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Sheoak Falls - Lorne

Sheoak Falls are definitely one of Mamma’s favourites. Just past Lorne on the way down the iconic Great Ocean Road you will see a small unassuming sign for the very beautiful Sheoak Falls.

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Lorne Beach Playground

Lorne Beach Playground is a fantastic spot to take a pit stop along the Great Ocean Road - with amazing views and a nautical theme, everyone will enjoy stretching their legs here! Located right on the foreshore it is practically perfect!

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