Grand South East Coastal and Alpine Odyssey

A comprehensive 29-day journey from Newcastle to Portland, blending the dramatic Pacific coastline with the rugged Victorian Alps and the volcanic landscapes of the Shipwreck Coast, featuring iconic landmarks and hidden seaside gems.

• Newcastle Beach
• Crackneck Lookout
• Lithgow Visitor Information Centre
• Hassan's Walls Lookout
• Govetts Leap Lookout
• Kiama Blowhole
• Kiama Coastal Walk
• Huskisson

1. Departure from the Hunter Coast

   • Newcastle Beach

     Newcastle Beach, Newcastle, New South Wales, AU

   • Bateau Bay Beach

     Bateau Bay Beach, Bateau Bay, New South Wales, AU

2. Central Coast Exploration

   • Crackneck Lookout

     Crackneck Lookout, Bateau Bay, New South Wales, AU

   • The Entrance

     The Entrance, The Entrance, New South Wales, AU

3. Inland Toward the Blue Mountains

   • Bateau Bay

     Bateau Bay, Bateau Bay, New South Wales, AU

   • Lithgow Visitor Information Centre

     Lithgow Visitor Information Centre, Lithgow, New South Wales, AU

4. Lithgow and Industrial Heritage

   • Hassan's Walls Lookout

     Hassan's Walls Lookout, Lithgow, New South Wales, AU

   • Blast Furnace Park

     Blast Furnace Park, Lithgow, New South Wales, AU

5. Crossing the Great Dividing Range

   • Lithgow

     Lithgow, Lithgow, New South Wales, AU

   • Govetts Leap Lookout

     Govetts Leap Lookout, Blackheath, New South Wales, AU

6. Descent to the South Coast

   • Katoomba

     Katoomba, Katoomba, New South Wales, AU

   • Kiama Blowhole

     Kiama Blowhole, Kiama, New South Wales, AU

7. Kiama Coastal Relaxation

   • Kiama Coastal Walk

     Kiama Coastal Walk, Kiama, New South Wales, AU

   • Bombo Headland Quarry

     Bombo Headland Quarry, Kiama, New South Wales, AU

8. Shoalhaven Scenic Drive

   • Kiama

     Kiama, Kiama, New South Wales, AU

   • Huskisson

     Huskisson, Jervis Bay, New South Wales, AU

9. Arrival at Batemans Bay

   • Ulladulla Harbour

     Ulladulla Harbour, Ulladulla, New South Wales, AU

   • Batemans Bay Waterfront

     Batemans Bay Waterfront, Batemans Bay, New South Wales, AU

10. Batemans Bay and Surrounds

    • Clyde River National Park

      Clyde River National Park, Batemans Bay, New South Wales, AU

    • Pebbly Beach

      Pebbly Beach, East Lynne, New South Wales, AU

11. The Sapphire Coast Southward

    • Batemans Bay

      Batemans Bay, Batemans Bay, New South Wales, AU

    • Narooma Blue Hole

      Narooma Blue Hole, Narooma, New South Wales, AU

12. Crossing into Victoria

    • Eden

      Eden, Eden, New South Wales, AU

    • Mallacoota Foreshore

      Mallacoota Foreshore, Mallacoota, Victoria, AU

13. Mallacoota Inlet Wilderness

    • Gipsy Point

      Gipsy Point, Mallacoota, Victoria, AU

    • Bastion Point

      Bastion Point, Mallacoota, Victoria, AU

14. Gippsland Forest Drive

    • Mallacoota

      Mallacoota, Mallacoota, Victoria, AU

    • Lakes Entrance

      Lakes Entrance, Lakes Entrance, Victoria, AU

15. The Port Albert Heritage

    • Sale

      Sale, Sale, Victoria, AU

    • Port Albert Wharf

      Port Albert Wharf, Port Albert, Victoria, AU

16. Port Albert and Corner Inlet

    • Port Albert Maritime Museum

      Port Albert Maritime Museum, Port Albert, Victoria, AU

    • Nooramunga Marine Park

      Nooramunga Marine Park, Port Albert, Victoria, AU

17. Heading North to the High Country

    • Port Albert

      Port Albert, Port Albert, Victoria, AU

    • Mansfield

      Mansfield, Mansfield, Victoria, AU

18. Ascending Mount Buller

    • Mirimbah

      Mirimbah, Mirimbah, Victoria, AU

    • Mount Buller Village

      Mount Buller Village, Mount Buller, Victoria, AU

19. Alpine Peaks and Vistas

    • Summit Road Lookout

      Summit Road Lookout, Mount Buller, Victoria, AU

    • Mount Stirling

      Mount Stirling, Mount Buller, Victoria, AU

20. Descent from the Alps

    • Mount Buller

      Mount Buller, Mount Buller, Victoria, AU

    • Yarra Valley

      Yarra Valley, Healesville, Victoria, AU

21. Melbourne Transit and Bayside

    • Melbourne City Center

      Melbourne City Center, Melbourne, Victoria, AU

    • St Kilda Pier

      St Kilda Pier, St Kilda, Victoria, AU

22. Gateway to the Great Ocean Road

    • Geelong Waterfront

      Geelong Waterfront, Geelong, Victoria, AU

    • Torquay

      Torquay, Torquay, Victoria, AU

23. The Surf Coast Drive

    • Bells Beach

      Bells Beach, Torquay, Victoria, AU

    • Lorne

      Lorne, Lorne, Victoria, AU

24. Otway Ranges and Waterfalls

    • Apollo Bay

      Apollo Bay, Apollo Bay, Victoria, AU

    • Maits Rest Rainforest Walk

      Maits Rest Rainforest Walk, Otway, Victoria, AU

25. Cape Otway Exploration

    • Cape Otway Lightstation

      Cape Otway Lightstation, Cape Otway, Victoria, AU

    • Castle Cove Lookout

      Castle Cove Lookout, Glenaire, Victoria, AU

26. The Twelve Apostles

    • Gibson Steps

      Gibson Steps, Princetown, Victoria, AU

    • Twelve Apostles

      Twelve Apostles, Princetown, Victoria, AU

27. Shipwreck Coast Wonders

    • Loch Ard Gorge

      Loch Ard Gorge, Port Campbell, Victoria, AU

    • London Bridge

      London Bridge, Peterborough, Victoria, AU

28. Volcanic Plains and Lookouts

    • Warrnambool

      Warrnambool, Warrnambool, Victoria, AU

    • Volcanic Isle Lookout

      Volcanic Isle Lookout, Tower Hill, Victoria, AU

29. Final Reach to Portland

    • Port Fairy

      Port Fairy, Port Fairy, Victoria, AU

    • Portland Visitor Information Centre

      Portland Visitor Information Centre, Portland, Victoria, AU

• Check seasonal road closures for Mount Buller if traveling outside the winter ski season.
• Book Great Ocean Road accommodation well in advance during peak holiday periods.
• Ensure vehicle is prepared for long stretches of coastal and mountain driving.
• Verify ferry schedules if planning any local water crossings in East Gippsland.