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Best driving roads near Geelong, VIC

Geelong is the nearest city to the Great Ocean Road and a gateway to the Otway Ranges. Most of the road's best sections start less than an hour from the CBD.

Roads scored
20
Median RQS
9.0/10
Total kilometres
179 km
ProfileAllSportsMotorcycleEV4WDCaravan
SurfaceAll surfacesSealedMixedUnsealed
Min scoreAny score6+7+8+
  1. 01

    Turtons Track

    VICSecondary10 km70.8 km away20 grey spots
    9.5
    RQS
  2. 02

    Skenes Creek Road

    VICSecondary13 km73.8 km away35 grey spots
    9.4
    RQS
  3. 03

    Forrest - Apollo Bay Road

    VICSecondary19 km64.7 km away51 grey spots
    9.3
    RQS
  4. 04

    Daylesford-Trentham Road

    VICSecondary1 km83.6 km away2 grey spots
    9.2
    RQS
  5. 05

    Deans Marsh - Lorne Road

    VICSecondary21 km43.1 km away54 grey spots
    9.2
    RQS
  6. 06

    Myers Creek Road

    VICTertiary13 km134.9 km away41 grey spots
    9.1
    RQS
  7. 07

    Davross Court

    VICUnclassified1 km124.9 km away3 grey spots
    9.1
    RQS
  8. 08

    Forest Avenue

    VICTertiary0 km89 km away3 grey spots
    9.1
    RQS
  9. 09

    Manestar Road

    VICSecondary1 km112 km away4 grey spots
    9.0
    RQS
  10. 10

    Deans Marsh Road

    VICSecondary1 km48.3 km away8 grey spots
    9.0
    RQS
  11. 11

    Lighthouse Road

    VICSecondary12 km94.9 km away32 grey spots
    9.0
    RQS
  12. 12

    Perrins Creek Road

    VICTertiary3 km112.5 km away13 grey spots
    9.0
    RQS
  13. 13

    Donna Buang Road

    VICSecondary30 km142 km away83 grey spots
    8.9
    RQS
  14. 14

    Alber Road

    VICSecondary2 km113 km away5 grey spots
    8.9
    RQS
  15. 15

    Malaraway Road

    VICUnclassified1 km145.9 km away2 grey spots
    8.9
    RQS
  16. 16

    Beech Forest-Mount Sabine Road

    VICSecondary7 km73.5 km away16 grey spots
    8.9
    RQS
  17. 17

    Fullers Way

    VICUnclassified1 km146.4 km away3 grey spots
    8.9
    RQS
  18. 18

    Paternoster Road

    VICTertiary7 km120.8 km away23 grey spots
    8.8
    RQS
  19. 19

    Gembrook - Launching Place Road

    VICSecondary27 km130.7 km away81 grey spots
    8.8
    RQS
  20. 20

    Cape Paterson - Inverloch Road

    VICSecondary9 km147.5 km away24 grey spots
    8.8
    RQS

The Great Ocean Road itself runs from Torquay through Lorne and Apollo Bay. Inland, Skenes Creek Road and Turton's Track climb through the Otway rainforest on tight, technical tarmac. The Bellarine Peninsula offers shorter coastal drives on the opposite side.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best driving roads near Geelong?+

Contour's top three scored roads near Geelong are Turtons Track (VIC, RQS 9.5/10, 70.8 km away); Skenes Creek Road (VIC, RQS 9.4/10, 73.8 km away); Forrest - Apollo Bay Road (VIC, RQS 9.3/10, 64.7 km away). All are within a two-hour touring drive of the city.

How far should I drive from Geelong to find a great road?+

The nearest excellent-rated road (RQS 8+) is Turtons Track, about 70.8 km from Geelong. Plenty of good options sit closer if you don't want the full drive.

Are there good motorcycle roads near Geelong?+

Yes. Turtons Track scores 9.5/10 for motorcycles and sits 70.8 km from Geelong. Several other strong rides sit within the same radius.

What's the best sealed road near Geelong?+

Turtons Track is fully sealed and scores 9.5/10 for driving quality. It's 70.8 km from Geelong.

Are there any dangerous sections on roads near Geelong?+

Contour has identified grey spots on 20 roads within range of Geelong - sections where the posted speed limit does not match the road geometry. Turtons Track has 20. Take extra care in wet conditions.

When is the best time to drive near Geelong?+

Winter corridor wind on the Great Ocean Road can be significant; the Otways are wet but drivable year-round.

Scores are based on road geometry, surface quality, traffic density, and crash history. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.