Best Maps for the Great Ocean Road

by Christopher O'Keeffe July 24, 2026

The Great Ocean Road is not a journey where one map should be expected to do everything. A successful trip may require a dedicated touring map for the coastal route, a Victoria state map for the wider journey, detailed Otways mapping for forest roads and walking areas, a Geelong map for the eastern gateway and, for planning at home, a large wall map that brings the entire state into view.

The Great Ocean Road is often presented as a simple line along the coast.

Melbourne.

Geelong.

Torquay.

Lorne.

Apollo Bay.

The Twelve Apostles.

Warrnambool.

The reality is far richer.

The road leaves Melbourne’s metropolitan edge, passes through Geelong and the Surf Coast, follows cliffs and beaches towards Lorne, disappears into the forests and valleys of the Otways, emerges beside the limestone formations of the Shipwreck Coast and continues towards Warrnambool and the volcanic country of western Victoria.

The coastline may be the reason people come.

The country behind it determines how the journey unfolds.

A digital navigation system can provide the next turn.

A good road map reveals:

• alternative routes;

• adjoining towns;

• national parks;

• forest roads;

• waterfalls;

• campgrounds;

• coastal lookouts;

• inland connections;

• the relationship between Melbourne, Geelong, the Otways and western Victoria;

• how the Great Ocean Road fits within a much larger touring journey.

That wider view matters because the Great Ocean Road is rarely experienced as one uninterrupted drive.

Travellers stop.

Explore.

Turn inland.

Walk to waterfalls.

Continue towards Port Fairy.

Return through Colac.

Add the Grampians.

Or follow the coast onwards towards South Australia.

The best map therefore depends on the journey being planned.

Browse Mapworld’s complete Victoria Maps collection and Victoria Wall Maps collection for folded touring maps, road atlases, regional maps, topographic coverage and large-format planning maps.

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Best Great Ocean Road Maps: Quick Recommendations

Purpose	Recommended Mapworld product
Best dedicated Great Ocean Road map	Great Ocean Road Touring Map — UBD Gregory’s 308
Best statewide touring map	Victoria State Map — Hema
Best combined state and Melbourne map	Victoria State & Suburban Map — UBD 370
Best map for a Melbourne-to-Adelaide journey	Melbourne to Adelaide Touring Map — Hema
Best detailed Otways touring map	The Otways 4WD Map — Meridian
Best map for the eastern Otways and Surf Coast	Otways East–Surfcoast Topographic Map
Best map for the western Otways and Shipwreck Coast	Otways West–Shipwreck Coast Topographic Map
Best map for Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula	Geelong & Bellarine Peninsula UBD 385
Best Australia-wide road atlas	Australia Road and 4WD Atlas — Hema
Best Victoria wall map for touring	Victoria Hema Wall Maps
Best structured Victoria wall map	Victoria 370 UBD Wall Map
Best wall map for Victoria and neighbouring states	South East Australia Meridian Wall Map

For most road travellers, the strongest combination is:

1. the dedicated Great Ocean Road map;

2. a Victoria state map;

3. the relevant Otways map where the journey leaves the main road;

4. digital navigation for live positioning and traffic;

5. current road, park and weather information.

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Why One Map Is Not Enough

The Great Ocean Road is often described as a coastal drive, but different parts of the journey require different levels of detail.

A dedicated touring map is best for:

• following the principal route;

• finding coastal towns;

• identifying attractions and lookouts;

• comparing road distances;

• locating beaches, campgrounds and visitor areas.

A state map is better for:

• travelling from Melbourne;

• returning through Colac or Ballarat;

• continuing towards Port Fairy or South Australia;

• comparing inland alternatives;

• connecting the road with the Grampians or other Victorian regions.

An Otways map is needed when:

• exploring forest roads;

• looking for waterfalls;

• travelling to campsites;

• following 4WD tracks;

• leaving the main coastal highway;

• undertaking longer walks or field activities.

A wall map is useful when:

• planning the journey at home;

• briefing a group;

• operating a tourism business;

• displaying the route in a classroom, office or visitor centre;

• understanding how the Great Ocean Road fits within Victoria.

A phone is excellent for the immediate moment.

A paper map is better at explaining the complete journey.

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1. Great Ocean Road Touring Map — UBD Gregory’s 308

The Best Dedicated Map for the Route

The Great Ocean Road Touring Map — UBD Gregory’s 308 is the natural starting point for anyone planning the classic coastal drive.

The map covers the touring corridor from Melbourne through Geelong and the Surf Coast to Warrnambool, including the towns, roads and attractions associated with the Great Ocean Road.

It brings together the route from the metropolitan departure point to the western coast rather than showing only one small section.

The coverage includes major destinations such as:

• Melbourne;

• Geelong;

• Torquay;

• Anglesea;

• Aireys Inlet;

• Lorne;

• Apollo Bay;

• Cape Otway;

• Port Campbell;

• the Twelve Apostles;

• Warrnambool;

• surrounding inland roads and towns.

Mapworld describes the map as a comprehensive touring guide spanning the journey from Warrnambool to Melbourne and covering the cliffs, coastal towns and attractions along the way.

Why It Is the Best First Choice

The Great Ocean Road Touring Map is designed around the journey itself.

A statewide map must reduce the road to fit all of Victoria onto one sheet.

A regional touring map can give the route more space.

That makes it easier to see:

• the order of towns;

• distances between stops;

• scenic locations;

• road connections;

• possible overnight bases;

• inland return routes;

• the relationship between the Surf Coast, Otways and Shipwreck Coast.

This is particularly useful for first-time visitors who need to turn a list of attractions into a workable itinerary.

Best For

Choose this map for:

• a two- or three-day Great Ocean Road drive;

• family holidays;

• campervan trips;

• motorcycle touring;

• photography journeys;

• international visitors;

• planning overnight stops;

• comparing coastal and inland routes.

Its Limitation

A dedicated touring map is not a detailed topographic or 4WD map.

It may show a forest road or walking area without providing the contour, track classification or fine terrain detail needed for more demanding exploration.

For the Otways hinterland, add a specialist regional map.

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2. Victoria State Map — Hema

The Best Statewide Touring Map

The Victoria State Map by Hema is the strongest general map for travellers who want to understand how the Great Ocean Road connects with the rest of Victoria.

The map includes:

• major highways;

• regional roads;

• secondary routes;

• towns and cities;

• national parks;

• reserves;

• forests;

• rivers;

• lakes;

• touring information;

• insets of selected visitor regions.

The Great Ocean Road is specifically included as one of the map’s key tourism areas.

Why Hema Works Well for Road Trips

Hema maps are designed for travellers.

They place emphasis on:

• road hierarchy;

• touring routes;

• distances;

• national parks;

• campgrounds;

• rest areas;

• regional attractions;

• the relationship between sealed and unsealed roads.

This makes the Victoria State Map useful for a journey that begins or ends beyond the Great Ocean Road.

For example, it allows the traveller to compare:

• returning to Melbourne through Colac;

• continuing to Port Fairy;

• heading north towards the Grampians;

• linking with Ballarat;

• travelling west towards South Australia;

• combining the Great Ocean Road with another Victorian region.

Best For

Choose the Hema Victoria State Map for:

• a longer Victorian road trip;

• caravanning;

• campervan travel;

• journeys involving several regions;

• comparing alternative routes;

• trip planning before leaving home;

• carrying in the glovebox as a statewide backup.

Hema State Map or Dedicated Great Ocean Road Map?

The dedicated map gives more attention to the coastal route.

The Victoria Hema map gives more attention to the state surrounding it.

For a serious road trip, carry both.

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3. Victoria State & Suburban Map — UBD 370

The Best Combined State and Melbourne Map

The Victoria State & Suburban Map UBD 370 is an excellent option for travellers who need both statewide coverage and assistance navigating Melbourne’s metropolitan approaches.

The map combines:

• a statewide Victoria map;

• Melbourne suburban coverage;

• regional roads;

• towns and cities;

• key tourism corridors;

• an inset of Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula.

The product presents Victoria as one connected road system—from Melbourne and the Great Ocean Road to the Murray, Gippsland and western districts.

Why It Is Useful for Great Ocean Road Travel

Many Great Ocean Road journeys begin in Melbourne.

The challenge is not only following the scenic road.

It is reaching it.

The UBD 370 map helps connect:

• Melbourne’s suburbs;

• the Princes Freeway;

• Geelong;

• the Surf Coast;

• regional Victoria.

This is particularly useful for travellers who prefer a familiar UBD-style map with clear road hierarchy and structured town coverage.

Best For

Choose UBD 370 when:

• departing from Melbourne;

• travelling through unfamiliar suburbs;

• combining urban and regional driving;

• wanting one compact map rather than separate city and state sheets;

• carrying an independent backup to electronic navigation.

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4. Melbourne to Adelaide Touring Map — Hema

The Best Map for Extending the Journey West

The Melbourne to Adelaide Touring Map by Hema is the best choice when the Great Ocean Road forms part of a larger interstate journey.

It allows travellers to compare:

• the coastal route;

• inland highways;

• connections through western Victoria;

• onward travel into South Australia;

• alternative return journeys.

Mapworld identifies the map as suitable for a coastal journey along the Great Ocean Road or a more direct trip using the Western Highway.

Why It Matters

Many visitors do not turn around at Warrnambool.

They continue towards:

• Port Fairy;

• Portland;

• Nelson;

• Mount Gambier;

• the Limestone Coast;

• Adelaide.

A regional interstate map provides the context that a dedicated Great Ocean Road map cannot.

It helps answer:

• How far is Adelaide?

• Should the journey continue along the coast?

• Where can the Grampians be added?

• What is the fastest return route?

• Which towns make logical overnight stops?

Best For

Choose this map for:

• Melbourne-to-Adelaide road trips;

• one-way car hires;

• caravanning;

• longer touring holidays;

• combining the Great Ocean Road with South Australia;

• comparing coastal and inland routes.

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5. Geelong & Bellarine Peninsula UBD 385

The Best Map for the Eastern Gateway

The Geelong & Bellarine Peninsula UBD 385 Map provides detailed coverage of Geelong and surrounding coastal communities.

Geelong is more than a place passed on the way to Torquay.

It is:

• the principal regional city at the eastern gateway;

• a transport hub;

• an accommodation base;

• a destination in its own right;

• the connection between Melbourne, the Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast.

The UBD 385 includes detailed city and regional coverage, with roads, suburbs and surrounding coastal districts clearly shown.

Best For

Choose this map when:

• staying in Geelong;

• visiting the Bellarine Peninsula;

• approaching Torquay through local roads;

• combining the Great Ocean Road with Queenscliff or Point Lonsdale;

• navigating Geelong’s suburban and industrial areas;

• planning accommodation, services or business travel.

Why a Separate Geelong Map Helps

A statewide map can show Geelong.

It cannot show its street network in useful detail.

The Geelong UBD map fills the gap between Melbourne navigation and regional touring.

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6. The Otways 4WD Map — Meridian

The Best Map for Leaving the Main Road

The Otways 4WD Map by Meridian is the strongest choice for travellers who intend to explore beyond the coastal highway.

The Otways are not merely a background to the Great Ocean Road.

They contain:

• tall forests;

• fern gullies;

• waterfalls;

• rivers;

• campgrounds;

• forest roads;

• 4WD tracks;

• walking trails;

• remote picnic areas;

• inland settlements.

The Meridian map covers the Great Ocean Road hinterland and is designed to support 4WD travel, camping and regional exploration.

Best For

Choose this map for:

• 4WD touring;

• forest-road exploration;

• waterfall circuits;

• camping;

• Otways hinterland travel;

• drivers leaving the sealed road;

• travellers linking coastal towns by inland routes.

Why the Otways Require Their Own Map

A coastal touring map follows the road.

The Otways map explains what lies behind it.

This matters around:

• Lorne;

• Forrest;

• Beech Forest;

• Cape Otway;

• Apollo Bay;

• the forest country north of the coast;

• waterfall and campground access roads.

Forest roads may be affected by:

• weather;

• fallen trees;

• fire operations;

• seasonal closures;

• road conditions;

• maintenance.

A printed map should always be used with current official road and park information.

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7. Otways East–Surfcoast Topographic Map

The Best Detailed Map for the Eastern Otways

The Otways East–Surfcoast Topographic Map by Spatial Vision focuses on the eastern part of the region.

It covers Great Otway National Park and adjoining reserves, bringing together coastal and inland topographic information.

Best For

Choose Otways East for:

• the Surf Coast;

• eastern Great Otway National Park;

• walking and terrain planning;

• forest and reserve interpretation;

• outdoor education;

• environmental fieldwork;

• understanding how the coast rises into the Otway Ranges.

Touring Map or Topographic Map?

A touring map prioritises roads, attractions and travel.

A topographic map prioritises:

• contours;

• terrain;

• drainage;

• tracks;

• vegetation;

• landform.

Use the touring map to design the journey.

Use the topographic map to understand the landscape within it.

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8. Otways West–Shipwreck Coast Topographic Map

The Best Detailed Map for the Western Otways

The Otways West–Shipwreck Coast Topographic Map by Spatial Vision covers the western Otways and the dramatic coastline associated with the Twelve Apostles and Shipwreck Coast.

The map is designed for practical terrain study and regional exploration, including bushwalking, road touring and inland track planning.

Best For

Choose Otways West for:

• western Great Otway National Park;

• Shipwreck Coast exploration;

• inland routes around Port Campbell;

• walking and terrain planning;

• understanding the landscape behind the coastal formations;

• regional display and education.

Why the Shipwreck Coast Needs More Than a Tourist Diagram

The famous limestone formations draw the eye towards the ocean.

The map reveals the country inland:

• creeks;

• farming districts;

• roads;

• valleys;

• reserves;

• towns;

• connections between coastal attractions.

The Twelve Apostles may be the best-known destination.

They are part of a much larger landscape.

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9. Australia Road and 4WD Atlas — Hema

The Best Atlas for a Larger Australian Journey

The Australia Road and 4WD Atlas by Hema is the best choice when the Great Ocean Road forms part of a national journey.

A road atlas provides:

• large page-by-page road coverage;

• state and regional maps;

• national parks;

• remote routes;

• town information;

• touring references;

• a durable format suitable for repeated use.

Mapworld’s Hema atlas is positioned for road trips ranging from the Great Ocean Road to remote routes across Australia.

Best For

Choose the atlas for:

• caravanning around Australia;

• long-distance touring;

• interstate travel;

• families planning several holidays;

• drivers who prefer bound maps to folded sheets;

• comparing the Great Ocean Road with other Australian touring routes.

Atlas or Folded Map?

A folded map is more convenient for one route.

An atlas is better for many journeys.

Serious travellers often carry both.

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The Best Wall Maps for Great Ocean Road Planning

A folded map belongs in the vehicle.

A wall map belongs where the journey is imagined.

The Victoria Wall Maps collection includes statewide and regional maps suitable for:

• homes;

• classrooms;

• tourism offices;

• travel agencies;

• visitor centres;

• accommodation providers;

• logistics teams;

• government;

• regional businesses.

A wall map allows several people to see the route at once.

They can point.

Compare.

Discuss.

Mark overnight stops.

Connect the Great Ocean Road with Melbourne, the Grampians or South Australia.

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10. Victoria Hema Wall Map

Best for Touring and Regional Movement

The Victoria Hema map is the strongest wall-map choice when the priority is road travel.

Mapworld offers Hema’s Victoria cartography in several wall formats and finishes through the Victoria Wall Maps collection.

Available product styles include:

• compact wall maps;

• laminated maps;

• canvas maps;

• timber hang-railed maps;

• larger Supermap and Megamap formats.

The Hema wall map shows the state’s towns, cities, highways, secondary roads and regional routes, including the Great Ocean Road.

Best For

Choose the Hema wall map for:

• planning a road trip at home;

• tourism businesses;

• travel agencies;

• visitor centres;

• classrooms;

• caravan owners;

• regional transport planning.

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11. Victoria 370 UBD Wall Map

Best for Clear Statewide Reference

The Victoria 370 UBD Wall Map provides a clear and structured view of the state.

It is particularly useful when the map must serve several purposes:

• general reference;

• business planning;

• education;

• logistics;

• travel;

• regional discussion.

The map includes Victoria’s major road corridors and an inset covering Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula.

Selected versions are also available with natural timber hang rails, including the Victoria UBD laminated wall map with hang rails.

Best For

Choose UBD when:

• clarity matters more than decorative terrain;

• the map will be used in an office or classroom;

• Melbourne and regional Victoria must appear together;

• the map is for repeated reference.

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12. South East Australia Meridian Wall Map

Best for a Cross-Border Journey

The South East Australia Meridian Wall Map is the strongest wall map when the Great Ocean Road forms part of a wider south-eastern Australian journey.

It covers Victoria within the larger context of:

• southern New South Wales;

• South Australia;

• major interstate routes;

• regional cities;

• neighbouring landscapes.

The map includes Victoria from the Great Ocean Road and Otways through to Gippsland and the Alpine region.

Best For

Choose it for:

• Melbourne-to-Adelaide planning;

• interstate travel;

• freight and logistics;

• tourism offices;

• regional businesses;

• classrooms;

• families planning several journeys.

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Choosing the Right Map by Journey

Melbourne to Torquay

Carry:

• Victoria State & Suburban Map UBD 370;

• Greater Melbourne mapping where detailed city navigation is needed;

• Great Ocean Road Touring Map.

The UBD map helps with the metropolitan departure.

The dedicated map takes over as the journey reaches the Surf Coast.

Torquay to Lorne

Carry:

• Great Ocean Road Touring Map;

• Victoria Hema State Map;

• Otways East where undertaking detailed walking or inland exploration.

This section includes:

• Torquay;

• Bells Beach;

• Anglesea;

• Aireys Inlet;

• Eastern View;

• Lorne.

It is the classic Surf Coast portion of the journey.

Lorne to Apollo Bay

Carry:

• Great Ocean Road Touring Map;

• Otways East–Surfcoast Map;

• Otways 4WD Map if leaving the sealed highway.

The road remains close to the coast while forested mountains rise immediately inland.

This is one of the most geographically compressed sections of the journey.

Ocean.

Road.

Cliff.

Forest.

Range.

All may sit within a few kilometres.

Apollo Bay and Cape Otway

Carry:

• Great Ocean Road Touring Map;

• Otways 4WD Map;

• Otways East or Otways West depending on the journey.

Apollo Bay is a natural base for exploring:

• Cape Otway;

• waterfalls;

• forest roads;

• walking areas;

• the Great Otway National Park.

Twelve Apostles and Port Campbell

Carry:

• Great Ocean Road Touring Map;

• Otways West–Shipwreck Coast Map;

• Victoria State Map for inland routes.

This section includes:

• Gibson Steps;

• Twelve Apostles;

• Loch Ard Gorge;

• Port Campbell;

• London Bridge;

• The Grotto;

• Bay of Islands.

The Shipwreck Coast landscape is one of limestone cliffs, offshore stacks, coves and exposed Southern Ocean conditions.

Warrnambool and Port Fairy

Carry:

• Great Ocean Road Touring Map;

• Victoria Hema State Map;

• Melbourne-to-Adelaide Hema Map when continuing west.

The Great Ocean Road itself reaches the Warrnambool district, but many touring itineraries continue towards Port Fairy and beyond.

Great Ocean Road and the Grampians

Carry:

• Victoria Hema State Map;

• Great Ocean Road Touring Map;

• a dedicated Grampians map;

• Hema road atlas for a longer journey.

A state map is essential here because the trip moves beyond the coastal corridor into western Victoria.

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The Great Ocean Walk

The Great Ocean Walk extends the region’s appeal beyond road touring.

It follows the coast between Apollo Bay and the Twelve Apostles through beaches, forests, cliffs and national parks. Official Victorian tourism information describes the walk as a journey from Apollo Bay to the Twelve Apostles through rugged coastal scenery and protected landscapes.

For walkers, a road map is only the beginning.

Detailed route planning should use:

• current official walk information;

• relevant topographic or walking maps;

• park alerts;

• campground arrangements;

• water information;

• weather forecasts;

• suitable emergency equipment.

The Otways East and Otways West maps provide broader terrain context.

They should be used with the official information required for the specific walk.

A touring map shows where the walk fits within the road journey.

A topographic map shows the land through which it passes.

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Paper Maps and Digital Navigation

Digital navigation is extremely useful on the Great Ocean Road.

It can provide:

• live traffic;

• road closures;

• turn-by-turn instructions;

• estimated arrival times;

• accommodation locations;

• fuel and food searches;

• current conditions.

But it can encourage the traveller to think only about the next turn.

A paper map provides a wider view.

It shows:

• how far the journey extends;

• where inland alternatives lead;

• which towns lie ahead;

• where roads reconnect;

• how the Otways divide the coast from inland Victoria;

• whether an attraction requires a short detour or a major diversion.

The strongest system combines:

• paper map for context;

• digital navigation for live position;

• current official information for conditions;

• local signs and judgement on the road.

Read:

• Paper Maps vs Google Maps: Which Is Better for Trip Planning?

• GPS vs Paper Maps: Why Paper Maps Still Matter

• GPS Disruption and Why Paper Maps Matter

• The Decline of Map Reading Skills—and Why It Matters

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Current Conditions Still Matter

A printed map may show that a road, campground, walking track or visitor area exists.

It cannot confirm that it is open today.

Great Ocean Road travel can be affected by:

• storms;

• fallen trees;

• landslips;

• rockfalls;

• coastal erosion;

• bushfires;

• roadworks;

• flooding;

• park closures;

• heavy holiday traffic.

The road passes through steep coastal and forested terrain where conditions can change.

Before departure, check:

• current traffic information;

• Parks Victoria alerts;

• fire danger;

• weather;

• campground availability;

• road closures;

• visitor-site arrangements;

• fuel and accommodation availability.

The map provides the geography.

Current official advice determines how the journey should proceed.

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Choosing Paper, Laminated or Canvas Maps

Folded Paper Maps

Best for:

• glovebox use;

• compact travel;

• route planning;

• carrying several regional maps;

• economical backup navigation.

The Great Ocean Road, Victoria Hema, UBD 370 and Melbourne-to-Adelaide maps are well suited to vehicle use.

Laminated Maps

Best for:

• repeated planning;

• tourism businesses;

• schools;

• offices;

• visitor centres;

• marking routes with suitable whiteboard markers;

• using removable Map Dots.

A laminated Victoria wall map can be used repeatedly for different itineraries.

Canvas Maps

Best for:

• homes;

• accommodation businesses;

• tourism offices;

• decorative display;

• remembering a completed journey.

The Victoria Hema Canvas Wall Map combines road and regional information with a premium decorative finish.

Timber Hang Rails

Natural timber hang rails provide a clean display without requiring a conventional frame.

Selected Victoria wall maps are available with rails and hanging cord.

Allow up to ten working days for hang-railed products where stated on the product page.

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Why Buy Great Ocean Road Maps from Mapworld?

Mapworld’s Victoria Maps collection contains more than a single state map.

The range includes:

• dedicated Great Ocean Road touring maps;

• Victoria state maps;

• Melbourne and suburban maps;

• Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula mapping;

• Otways 4WD maps;

• Otways topographic maps;

• road atlases;

• Melbourne-to-Adelaide touring maps;

• wall maps;

• laminated planning maps;

• canvas maps;

• historical and specialist mapping.

Mapworld stocks products from established publishers including:

• Hema;

• UBD Gregory’s;

• Spatial Vision;

• Meridian;

• Rooftop Maps;

• Vicmap.

The Great Ocean Road crosses several different mapping needs.

Mapworld supplies each layer:

• city departure;

• regional route;

• coastal touring;

• forest exploration;

• interstate continuation;

• wall-map planning.

A phone may select one route.

Mapworld helps travellers understand all of them.

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Complete Great Ocean Road Map Directory

Dedicated Touring Map

• Great Ocean Road Touring Map — UBD Gregory’s 308

Victoria State Maps

• Victoria State Map — Hema

• Victoria Hema Handy Map

• Victoria State & Suburban Map — UBD 370

Regional and Interstate Maps

• Melbourne to Adelaide Touring Map — Hema

• Geelong & Bellarine Peninsula UBD 385

• Greater Melbourne Map — Hema

Otways Maps

• The Otways 4WD Map — Meridian

• Otways East–Surfcoast Topographic Map

• Otways West–Shipwreck Coast Topographic Map

Road Atlases

• Australia Road and 4WD Atlas — Hema

• Browse All Road Atlases

Victoria Wall Maps

• Browse Victoria Wall Maps

• Victoria UBD 370 Laminated Wall Map

• Victoria UBD 370 Wall Map with Hang Rails

• Victoria Hema Canvas Wall Map

• Victoria Hema Laminated Wall Map with Hang Rails

• South East Australia Meridian Wall Map

Collections

• Victoria Maps, Guides and Atlases

• Victoria Wall Maps

• Australia Maps

• Hema Maps

• Road Atlases

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• Best Australian Road Maps and Road Atlases for 2026

• Hema Maps Explained

• Paper Maps vs Google Maps: Which Is Better for Trip Planning?

• GPS vs Paper Maps: Why Paper Maps Still Matter

• GPS Disruption and Why Paper Maps Matter

• How Maps Improve Spatial Thinking

• The Decline of Map Reading Skills—and Why It Matters

• What Size Wall Map Do I Need?

• The Best Wall Maps of Australia

• The Best Wall Maps for Boardrooms and Meeting Rooms

• Mapworld and the Travel Industry

• Why Specialist Map Shops Remain Important

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Final Verdict

The best Great Ocean Road map depends on how far the journey extends beyond the famous coastal road.

Best Dedicated Map

The Great Ocean Road Touring Map — UBD Gregory’s 308 is the strongest single map for following the classic route between Melbourne, Geelong, the Surf Coast, Otways, Twelve Apostles and Warrnambool.

Best Statewide Map

The Victoria State Map by Hema is the best choice for travellers who want to compare inland routes, add other Victorian regions or continue beyond the Great Ocean Road.

Best Combined Melbourne and Victoria Map

The Victoria State & Suburban Map UBD 370 provides a practical combination of metropolitan and statewide road coverage.

Best Map for Geelong

The Geelong & Bellarine Peninsula UBD 385 is the best choice for detailed navigation around the eastern gateway.

Best Otways Map

The Otways 4WD Meridian Map is the strongest practical map for forest roads, camping and hinterland exploration.

For more detailed terrain, add:

• Otways East–Surfcoast;

• Otways West–Shipwreck Coast.

Best Interstate Map

The Melbourne to Adelaide Hema Map is the strongest choice when the journey continues west into South Australia.

Best Atlas

The Hema Australia Road and 4WD Atlas is best for travellers completing a longer Australian road trip.

Best Wall Map

Choose:

• Victoria Hema for touring;

• Victoria UBD 370 for structured statewide reference;

• South East Australia Meridian for cross-border planning.

Best Complete Map Kit

For a serious Great Ocean Road journey, carry:

• the dedicated Great Ocean Road map;

• a Victoria state map;

• the relevant Otways map;

• digital navigation;

• current road and park information.

The Great Ocean Road may be famous for what can be seen through the windscreen.

The right map reveals what lies beyond it.

The forest road climbing away from the coast.

The waterfall hidden behind the range.

The inland town that provides an alternative route.

The road towards the Grampians.

The continuation to Port Fairy and Adelaide.

A navigation app can tell the traveller where to turn.

A map helps explain where the journey belongs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best map for driving the Great Ocean Road?

The Great Ocean Road Touring Map — UBD Gregory’s 308 is the best dedicated map for the route.

What is the best Victoria road map?

The Victoria State Map by Hema is the strongest general touring map. The UBD 370 is better where Melbourne suburban coverage is also needed.

Which map covers Melbourne to the Great Ocean Road?

Use the Victoria UBD 370 or Greater Melbourne Hema map for the departure from Melbourne, supported by the dedicated Great Ocean Road map.

What map covers Geelong and Torquay?

The Geelong & Bellarine Peninsula UBD 385 provides detailed Geelong coverage. The Great Ocean Road map covers the continuing route towards Torquay and the Surf Coast.

What is the best map of the Otways?

The Otways 4WD Meridian Map is best for general forest-road and 4WD exploration. Otways East and Otways West provide more detailed topographic coverage.

What map covers the Twelve Apostles?

The Great Ocean Road Touring Map covers the Twelve Apostles and surrounding coastal attractions. The Otways West–Shipwreck Coast map adds more detailed regional and terrain context.

What map should I use from Melbourne to Adelaide?

Use the Melbourne to Adelaide Touring Map by Hema.

Is the Great Ocean Road suitable for caravans?

Many caravans travel the route, but drivers should check current road conditions, vehicle restrictions, campground access and the suitability of narrow or steep sections for their particular vehicle.

Should I drive the Great Ocean Road in one day?

It is possible to visit parts of the road on a long day trip, but a multi-day journey allows more time for towns, beaches, forests, walks and the Shipwreck Coast.

Should I carry a paper map if I have GPS?

Yes. A paper map provides an independent regional overview and makes it easier to compare routes, towns and alternatives beyond the immediate screen.

What is the best map for the Great Ocean Walk?

Use current official Great Ocean Walk information supported by the relevant Otways East and Otways West maps for wider terrain context.

Are Great Ocean Road maps available laminated?

Selected state and regional maps are available laminated. Check each Mapworld product page for available finishes.

What is the best Great Ocean Road map for a tourism business?

A Victoria Hema wall map is ideal for touring and route discussion. A dedicated Great Ocean Road folded map can be supplied for close itinerary planning.

What is the best Victoria wall map?

The Victoria Hema wall map is best for travel and road planning. The Victoria UBD 370 wall map is best for clear statewide reference.

Where can I buy Great Ocean Road maps in Australia?

Mapworld supplies Great Ocean Road touring maps, Victoria state maps, Otways maps, road atlases and Victoria wall maps with Australia-wide delivery.

Written by Christopher O’Keeffe
Managing Director of Mapworld and specialist in maps, navigation and cartographic products.

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