The Great Ocean Road officially starts in Torquay, Victoria, and finishes at Allansford (near Warrnambool) in the state’s southwest coastline. The route runs westward from Torquay along the coast, passing notable stops such as Anglesea, Lorne, Apollo Bay, and Port Campbell before ending near Warrnambool. Key details:

• Eastern terminus: Torquay, near Geelong, about 100 km southwest of Melbourne.
• Western terminus: Allansford, just outside Warrnambool.
• Length: roughly 240 km (about 150 miles), depending on exact start/end points and how the road is measured.
• Official end vs. continued road: The official endpoint is Allansford, though the Great Ocean Road continues as a highway beyond that point toward other routes.

If you’re planning a visit, many travelers do the trip west-to-east (starting at Torquay) to finish in Warrnambool, but both directions are common depending on travel plans and accommodations.