The Wye General Store and Café will be closed on Tuesday 30 August, Wednesday 31 August and Thursday 1 September to reseal the floors. For any urgent queries, email [email protected] or call 03 5289 0247 before Tuesday 31 August. The store will reopen on Friday 2 September, trading as usual from 8am to 4pm. The […]

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Wye River and Separation Creek is full of history, but did you know these facts? The Wye River General Store sits on the site of an old timber mill A tramway bridge used to run from the back of the General Store, across the river to near the end of the pedestrian bridge Paddy’s Path [...] read more →

Looking for a spot to kick back after a day of road tripping along the Great Ocean Road? We speak with one traveller about his must-see spots only a short drive away from Wye River and Separation Creek. Image credit: Luke Barker, Great Ocean Road Trips It’s the pub with it all, according to Luke [...] read more →

With the cooler months approaching, it can take a bit to get out of bed on for a brisk morning along the Great Ocean Road. WyeSep Connect chatted with a local photographer about the advantages of braving the cold. Photography has always been a passion for Rick Knowles. The landscape photographer began his craft from [...] read more →

 With views like Wye, staring off to sea doesn’t have to have a purpose. But as we approach the winter months and enter whale watching season, that view might get a little more animated.  The Great Ocean Road is often tipped as a good bet for whale sightings, with Logan’s Beach in Warrnambool known as […]

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Chat with the locals, and you’ll find countless reasons to explore Wye River and Separation Creek. We caught up with a few people to find out why they love living and working in the area. Ash Duncan, Wye River General Store and Cafe As The Age’s Larissa Dubecki reported, “Wye River isn’t the biggest town […]

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One of Australia’s most iconic tourist destinations is set to receive a major overhaul, with a $9.8 million boost from the Victorian Government. The significant investment to the iconic Shipwreck Coast will encourage longer, overnight stays and increase spending around the Great Ocean Road by providing a greater range of tourism experiences and world-class facilities, […]

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One of Melbourne’s top Instagrammers, Fabio Oliveira of @fabiooliveira and @livefolk, recently took a trip down the Great Ocean Road to marvel at the beautiful sights and serenity of the coast. Leading Instagram influencers were invited to “Wander Victoria” as part of a campaign from Visit Victoria and the Victorian Government to help boost visitation […]

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The Victorian and Australian Governments have jointly committed $50 million for an asset renewal program to ensure the longevity of the Great Ocean Road for years to come. The combined effects of age, climate and the coastal environment have caused parts of the historic road to deteriorate, including the road surface, safety barriers, bridges and […]

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It’s no secret the Great Ocean Road is packed with some of the world’s best surfing spots, with internationally renowned waves breaking from Torquay, to around the Otway National Park and up to Johanna. But with the end of summer and the temperature dropping, does this mean the end of the coast’s surf season? We […]

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