The Great Ocean Road is a dream destination for the keen photographer. It’s a great location for capturing spectacular landscape photos, but for a bit of added interest your photography can also include native wildlife, lighthouses, shipwrecks, and dramatic star-filled night skies. Here are some of our top photography tips: Firstly, if you’re keen to […]
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A Different Side of the Great Ocean Road
The Great Ocean Road is known all over the world for its spectacular coastal scenery, including the iconic Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge and London Arch. It’s also well known for its wild surf beaches, beautiful rainforests and excellent cuisine. But the Great Ocean Road is so much more than that. We always recommend you […]
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Ten Things Not To Miss On The Great Ocean Road
One of the biggest myths about the Great Ocean Road is that the only reason for visiting is to see the Twelve Apostles. It’s true that the Twelve Apostles will take your breath away. In fact, no trip to the Great Ocean Road is complete without a visit here. But the truth is, there’s so […]
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How To Plan The Perfect Luxury Break
It might be your wedding anniversary or a big birthday celebration soon. Maybe you’re looking for somewhere special to pop the question. Or you might just be looking for somewhere luxurious to spend quality time with your family. Whatever the reason, Alkina Lodge is the ultimate place to relax and indulge yourselves on a luxury […]
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The Seven Best Picnic Spots on the Great Ocean Road
You’ve booked your trip to the Great Ocean Road. You’re now looking forward to a little bit of indulgence, the fresh ocean breeze, some quality time with your family, and some good food and drink. On a warm day we think there’s no better way to experience the region’s beauty than by packing up a […]
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Busting the myths about the Great Ocean Road
Everywhere in the world has its own reputation and myths, and sometimes it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. We’ve rounded up some of the most common myths about the Great Ocean Road for you. Here’s the lowdown on what’s true and what’s not. 1. There are only 7 remaining Twelve Apostles – […]
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Our Favourite Great Ocean Road Beaches
There are hundreds of beaches along the Great Ocean Road. Some play host to famous Australian icons such as the Twelve Apostles, London Arch and Loch Ard Gorge. But there are so many other beaches that are worth a visit too. Some are great for swimming while some are most definitely not. Some are located […]
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The Ultimate Guide to Victoria’s Shipwreck Coast
What Is The Shipwreck Coast? The Shipwreck Coast is a wild and beautiful stretch of coastline in southwest Victoria. It has a fascinating maritime history and it’s a great place to explore. There are hundreds of shipwrecks along the Shipwreck Coast, although it’s estimated that less than a third of them have ever been discovered. […]
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Winter on the Great Ocean Road
The Great Ocean Road takes on a completely different character in the winter – it’s cooler and quieter for starters. So why come here during the winter months? Here are our top ten reasons… There Are Fewer Crowds It can get quite busy along some of the key iconic sights during the summer months. As it’s […]
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Whale Watching on the Great Ocean Road
We are extremely fortunate at Alkina Lodge because almost every year between June and October we get to see whales just offshore along the Great Ocean Road. Southern Right Whales are the most commonly sighted species, but occasionally we’re also visited by Humpbacks and Blue Whales. These magnificent creatures are delightful to watch as they are […]
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