The Grotto
The Grotto
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Stewarts Vacation
1,535 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
The Grotto is stunning, especially if you are able to descend the stairs and view it from eye level. The main boardwalk and gravel path from the car park are in good condition and are accessible for both pushchairs and wheelchairs, to the upper viewing platform. The information boards were faded and indistinct, making them hard to read.
Written April 12, 2023
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Kris R
Melbourne, Australia361 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
If you start early from Melbourne at 5am.. you can cover the entire great ocean drive and cover 12 apostles area with proper stops at all sight seeing spots including the grotto. You need to walk a lot during this day visit. Its a long day trip and sight seeing activity. Beautiful scenic views and worth your travel of a long trip.
Written January 24, 2020
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KarenM1_10
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan1,042 contributions
Jan 2020
Take your time and allow a full day to see this entire area. If you don't take a tour, read up on this area and all the amazing places to visit. We were on a tour and pressed for time so we could only view from the lookout or walk down into the gorge.
Written April 11, 2020
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Paul L
Hallam, Australia997 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
The Great Ocean Road is full of weird and wonderful natural landscapes caused by the erosion of the coastline. There are plenty of arches, weird looking stacks out to sea and strangely worn rock formations. Few of them are able to be stood as near to as The Grotto and hence there can be a bit of a queue to get your photo chance.
However there is good parking nearby, only a short walk and it IS one of the few places you'll be able to get as close to one of these strange arches so children will enjoy it as well as the adults.
However there is good parking nearby, only a short walk and it IS one of the few places you'll be able to get as close to one of these strange arches so children will enjoy it as well as the adults.
Written September 25, 2023
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Richard T
Burnley, UK1,279 contributions
Mar 2020
An easy stroll from the car park is well rewarded by the views and great photo opportunities. A bit surprised that a couple of people climbed over the wall into the water, particularly when signs said it was not allowed. Nonetheless once they were out of the way, it was one of the most picturesque attractions, and it was tempting to just stop and admire the view for way too long.
Probably our favourite, as it was much quieter than the Apostles, yet offered a more intimate experience.
Probably our favourite, as it was much quieter than the Apostles, yet offered a more intimate experience.
Written March 24, 2020
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funkyhughes23
Melbourne, Australia305 contributions
Jan 2021
Beautiful little spot in amongst some amazing coastline. Make sure you take the time to stop in amongst all the other great sites in the area. Just watch out for tourists trying to take selfies with kissy faces - ugh!
Written February 1, 2021
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PhilMalone
Footscray, Australia1,471 contributions
Mar 2021
This attraction is definitely one you don't want to miss out of the all the attractions on the Great Ocean Road. If you are short on time make sure you include this one. It is a short walk from the carpark down stairs and offers a few different vantage points to get some good photos. The reflection in the Grotto's waters with the wild sea in the background makes for an excellent photo.
Written March 29, 2021
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GregTrav28
Orlando, FL697 contributions
May 2023 • Family
Shortish walk to the viewing area maybe 10 mins. There are some stairs so it's not pram accessible. Pretty unique site but you won't spend too much time here as there's only one thing to see. Maybe 30 minutes overall here which includes the 20 mins of walking out and back.
Written July 7, 2023
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Sharlsandco
Melbourne, Australia164 contributions
Nov 2021
Beautiful stop worth visiting. Has info boards on how the grotto was created, and there are many steps to go down to it, relatively easy walking. Would not like to do it in the busy season. Great views from the top, and of course when you get down to the grotto. Super pretty stop, well worth doing.
Written November 29, 2021
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AlexandradB14
107 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
- Free parking
- Free access
- 700m walking track to get to grotto
- Lots of stairs to see grotto up close
- Good concrete walkways
- Beautiful - one of the highlights of the Great Ocean Road!!
- Free access
- 700m walking track to get to grotto
- Lots of stairs to see grotto up close
- Good concrete walkways
- Beautiful - one of the highlights of the Great Ocean Road!!
Written October 24, 2017
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