Victoria's coast road winds from the surf town of Torquay past Lorne and Apollo Bay, through the Otways rainforest to the limestone stacks of the Twelve Apostles near Port Campbell. Three or four days lets you slow down; November to April is warmest.
Month by month
Best: January, February, March, April, October, November, December
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Shoulder season: January, November, good weather with typically fewer crowds and lower prices.
Weather and crowds
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Wet days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C / 80°F | 16°C / 60°F | 8 | Moderate |
| February | 26°C / 79°F | 15°C / 59°F | 6 | Moderate |
| March | 24°C / 75°F | 14°C / 57°F | 8 | Moderate |
| April | 20°C / 68°F | 11°C / 52°F | 9 | Moderate |
| May | 16°C / 62°F | 8°C / 47°F | 10 | Moderate |
| June | 14°C / 56°F | 7°C / 45°F | 12 | Quiet |
| July | 13°C / 56°F | 7°C / 44°F | 13 | Moderate |
| August | 15°C / 59°F | 8°C / 46°F | 11 | Moderate |
| September | 17°C / 63°F | 9°C / 48°F | 14 | Moderate |
| October | 19°C / 67°F | 10°C / 49°F | 14 | Moderate |
| November | 21°C / 70°F | 12°C / 53°F | 13 | Moderate |
| December | 24°C / 76°F | 13°C / 56°F | 9 | Busy |
Weather: averages of recent years from Open-Meteo historical data (CC BY 4.0). Crowds: estimated from the seasons and holiday periods, not measured.
How long to stay
4–7 days is the sweet spot.
Flight time
About 22h from the US East Coast, 22h from Europe, 12h from South Asia.
Good to know
- Drive on the left, and watch for kangaroos at dawn and dusk.
- See the Twelve Apostles at sunrise or sunset; midday is crowded with coach tours.
- Book summer weekends early; Lorne and Apollo Bay fill up with Melburnians.
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