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Mount Defiance Lookout – Little Rock Lookout loop from Torquay

Mount Defiance Lookout – Little Rock Lookout loop from Torquay

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Mount Defiance Lookout – Little Rock Lookout loop from Torquay

04:53

109km

1,070m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 108 km for 429 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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33.0 km

The Great Ocean Road, northeast of Lorne.

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is the only winding segment of the Great Ocean Road between Lorne and Torquay. Generous shoulders provide a measure of safety. A great ride in August, during the winter, when temperatures are moderate and cars are few.

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53.9 km

Mount Defiance Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

10-11am all the tour buses go through from Lorne heading west, go earlier or later

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64.4 km

Erskine River

Lake

108 km

Little Rock Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

This lookout sits above Little Rock, a smaller surf break just south of Bells Beach. From here, you get a clear view along the cliffs and down onto the break, …

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109 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

98.8 km

4.79 km

3.79 km

998 m

433 m

423 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

108 km

749 m

182 m

107 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 4 September

16°C

11°C

96 %

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Mount Defiance Lookout – Little Rock Lookout loop from Torquay

The Great Ocean Road, northeast of Lorne.

Mount Defiance Lookout

Little Rock Lookout

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