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The 10 most Instagrammable spots between Melbourne and Adelaide
The Great Ocean Road is a compulsory item on any Australian itinerary… and you can’t miss the onward drive to Adelaide, either.
Great Otway National Park
Three hours’ south-west of Melbourne and next door to Apollo Bay Eco YHA, the Otway Ranges’ tumbling waterfalls, ancient ferns and misty treetops make for some of the most photogenic rainforest scenery in Australia.
📷 Great Otway National Park
The Twelve Apostles
If this postcard perfect picture doesn’t rake in bulk likes, then you may as well delete your Instagram. These limestone stacks sprinkled along the rugged coastline provide one of the iconic images of Australia.
📷 12 Apostles
Loch Ard Gorge
A short drive down the Great Ocean Road, two mammoth cliffs shield a tranquil beach that must be one of the most Insta-worthy swimming spots anywhere in the country.
📷 Loch Ard Gorge
Griffiths Island Lighthouse in Port Fairy
The quaint fishing village of Port Fairy is full of fantastic photo opportunities but none are as recognisable as this 1859 lighthouse at the mouth of the Moyne River.
📷 Griffiths Island
Umpherston Sinkhole in Mount Gambier
South Australia’s second biggest city is peppered with volcanic craters, including the brilliant Blue Lake, as well as a series of verdant sinkholes, the most picturesque being the charming Umpherston Sinkhole.
📷 Umpherston Sinkhole
Cape Dombey Obelisk in Robe
The most photographed landmark in the stylish seaside port of Robe is the Cape Dombey Obelisk, erected in 1852 and still perched perilously on crumbling cliffs a century and a half later.
📷 Cape Dombey Obelisk
Coorong National Park
This 140km stretch of lagoon is a haven of kayaking, fishing, camping, bushwalking, four-wheel driving, boating, bird-watching and, of course, sunrise photography.
📷 Coorong National Park
Victor Harbor
You can catch a horse-drawn tram to Granite Island or a heritage train along the Fleurieu Peninsula coastline… or you can go swimming with tuna if you’re looking for something a little more fast-paced.
📷 Victor Harbor
Horseshoe Bay in Port Elliot
Snap a panoramic pic of the serene Horseshoe Bay from the veranda of the historic sandstone Port Elliot Beach House YHA, right in the heart of this charming fishing town on the spectacular Fleurieu Peninsula.
📷 Port Elliot
McLaren Vale
Just 45 minutes south of Adelaide, McLaren Vale is the cradle of South Australia’s legendary wine-growing industry, and today is home to dozens of scenic cellar doors pouring some of the finest Shiraz on the planet.
📷 McLaren Vale
Planning a road trip?
These prepaid accommodation vouchers allow you to stay at YHA hostels across Australia from just $28 per night. Choose the ePack that best suits the length of your trip and get booking!
From $33 per night
Apollo Bay Eco YHA
Midway along the famous Great Ocean Road, relax by the wood fire heater, and enjoy ocean views from the rooftop at Apollo Bay Eco YHA.
From $27 per night
Port Fairy YHA
Port Fairy YHA is a heritage listed cottage situated in charming and historic Port Fairy at the end of the Great Ocean Road. Relax by the open fireplace after a day of exploring a piece of Victoria's history.
From $32 per night
Port Elliot YHA
Great Port Elliot Beach Accommodation! Port Elliot Beach House YHA, on South Australia's spectacular Fleurieu Peninsula, is in a breezy, historic building.
From $25 per night
Adelaide Central YHA
Located right in the centre of the city, Adelaide Central YHA backpacker hostel is only a 7-minute walk to Adelaide Central Market and a short bus ride to Adelaide Festival Centre and Adelaide Zoo.
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