To get to the Great Ocean Road from Melbourne we strongly recommend a great ocean road tour or renting a car. Exit the city along Flinders St to the Westgate Freeway. As you travel towards Geelong if you're not driving have a snooze you have a big day ahead. You may be lucky to spot fields of yellow canola flowering this is pretty amazing to see. Before you begin your Great Ocean Road journey you might need a coffee. We recommend the FARMERS PLACE or ANGELSEA GENERAL STORE. You may also be tempted to stop at the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie.