Hotels in Great Ocean Road

Great Ocean Road Holidays, 136 Mountjoy Parade, Lorne, VIC 3232 (tel. 03/5289 4233; www.greatoceanroadholidays.com.au), lists about 500 houses, cottages, and units to rent along the route.

In Lorne -- Lorne is a good option for a night's rest. The beach is nothing special, but it's a great place to learn to surf. There are plenty of restaurants and lots of boutiques.