Location: 10km from Lorne via Erksine Falls Road. Walking distance: 500m return. Walking time: 10 minutes. Difficulty: Easy. Erksine Falls are certainly the most famous of the waterfalls on the Great Ocean Road. The beautiful waterfall tumbles 30 metres down into a lush valley. Attempting this trail will make your Great Ocean Road Bike Ride over 266km long! Alternatively, the most common cycling stretch is 243km long and follows the route of the Great Ocean Road between Torquay and Warrnambool, passing through Lorne, Apollo Bay, Great Otway National Park, and the 12 Apostles. Events. Time your visit to spectate or participate in one of the numerous first-class cycling events, like Around the Bay in a Day, the Amy Gillet Gran Fondo, the Melbourne to Warrnambool Cycling Classic, the Great Ocean & Otway Classic Ride or the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. The Great Ocean Road begins in the coastal town of Torquay, about 1 ½ hours south of Melbourne. The best way to explore all of its attractions is with your own vehicle whether that’s a car, motorbike, or van. If you’re short on time or don’t fancy driving on the left side of the road there are plenty of day tour options available. At 250km, the Great Ocean Road doesn’t sound like it would take that long to travel. But, given the twisting, windy nature of many of the stretches of road – and all the stops you will want to make along the way – it usually takes around three to seven days to take in the entire Great Ocean Road route. How long does it take to drive the whole Great Ocean Road? This place is called ‘great’ for a reason. You can get to the 12 apostles from Melbourne in about 4.5 hours, but if you want to drive the entire thing, you might want to look at a multi-day itinerary, as getting all the way to Adelaide will take around 2 days. 8.Great Ocean Road Sign.A definite ‘must stop’ on your journey! Pose for a photo, walk on the long, long, beach and read the historical plaques. 9.Lorne: The largest town along the Great Ocean Road and definitely the busiest. There is so much to do here, great beaches, playgrounds, cafes, and restaurants as well as fabulous shops. About. Great Otway National Park stretches from Torquay, along the world-famous Great Ocean Road and up through the Otways hinterland. Discover windswept coastlines and breathtaking waterfalls in tall mountain forests, walk the iconic Great Ocean Walk, immerse yourself in the Otway Lightstation's history, or surf some of the best breaks in 4UA9uAB.