Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - Apollo Bay

12/09/2026

11/09/2026

🚴‍♀️ Amy’s Great Ocean Road Gran Fondo is almost here! 🚴‍♂️
Sunday 13 September 2026

Every year, thousands of cyclists and supporters flock to the Great Ocean Road for one of Australia's most spectacular cycling events. Amy’s Great Ocean Road Gran Fondo gives riders the rare chance to experience this iconic coastline on fully closed roads, taking in breathtaking ocean views, lush Otway forests and the stunning scenery that makes our region so special.

Whether you're tackling the full Gran Fondo, taking on a shorter ride, or simply cheering from the sidelines, it's an incredible weekend atmosphere for locals and visitors alike. With riders of all ages and abilities taking part, the event celebrates cycling, road safety and the legacy of Amy Gillett.

If you're visiting the region, make a weekend of it. Grab a coffee, find a vantage point along the route, and soak up the excitement as cyclists pedal through some of the most spectacular scenery in Australia.

The road between Apollo Bay and Lorne is closed between 8:30am and 3:30pm.
Road Closures: www.amysgranfondo.org.au/community-road-closures

Photos by Amy's Great Ocean Road Gran Fondo

08/09/2026

Imagine the perfect September day... but there's a catch.
You can only pick ONE experience:

1. Market Morning
Browse local stalls, discover handmade treasures, and enjoy a coffee while chatting with locals.
Photo at the Community Market on Saturdays

2. Forest Walk
Breathe in the fresh mountain air beneath towering trees and hidden waterfalls.
Photo Little Aire Falls track

3. Storm Watching
Wrap up warm and watch wild Southern Ocean swells crash along the coast.
Photo by

4. Pub Lunch by the Fire
Settle in beside a roaring fireplace and enjoy a hearty meal while the weather does its thing outside.
Photo by

Tell us your choice in the comments!

06/09/2026

06/09/2026

06/09/2026

🚴‍♀️ ROAD CLOSURES | AMY’S GRAN FONDO 🚧

Planning to travel through Lorne, Skenes Creek, Forrest, Apollo Bay, or surrounding areas on Sunday, 13 September 2026?

Amy's Great Ocean Road Gran Fondo will bring increased cycling activity and progressive road closures throughout the day. Some routes will have temporary access restrictions, so please allow extra travel time and plan your journey ahead.

📍 Key areas affected: Lorne • Deans Marsh • Forrest • Skenes Creek • Apollo Bay
📞 Traffic Hotline: 0456 479 606
🚨 Emergency: 000

🚗 Planning to travel?
• Allow extra travel time
• Follow traffic management and local signage
• Check your route before departing
• Use alternative routes where required
• Local access will be maintained at designated points where possible

📌 Check the full road-closure schedule, access information, and interactive closure map before travelling:

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we help keep riders, residents, and visitors safe. 💙
www.amysgranfondo.org.au/community-road-closures/

06/09/2026

We are thrilled to be recognised by the Quality Business Awards Australia as The Best Bookstore in the Shire of Colac Otway, Victoria.

Thank-you to our wonderful Great Ocean Readers, the local Apollo Bay community and the extended community of visitors that keep coming back.

The small and vibrant team at Great Ocean Reads love what we do, recommending good reads and sourcing books that you want to read.

We look forward to the exciting move into our new store in October and hope to see you all there.

Karen and team.