Cream of the Coast
Overview
From lush pastures to ocean views, explore the Great Ocean Road’s creameries, cheesemakers and coastal escapes.
Ocean Grove, VIC
Trip length: overnight stay (2 days, 1 night)
Made for: foodies, families or couples looking for a scenic getaway filled with artisan flavours, friendly locals and stunning coastal landscapes.
Itinerary
Set off from Melbourne and journey west through rolling farmland and along one of Australia’s most iconic coastlines. Western Victoria is home to some of the nation’s best-loved artisan dairies – where the air is salty, the grass is green and the flavours are rich. Spend a few delicious days tasting your way through the region’s creameries, farm gates and country hospitality.
Lard Ass Butter
Start your dairy adventure in Ocean Grove at Lard Ass Butter, where local cream is churned into golden, hand-crafted butter with a cult following. Taste the difference of traditional small-batch production — and pick up a block or two for your travels.
Address: 10-11 Sykes Pl, Ocean Grove VIC 3226
Apostle Whey Cheese
Continue your drive along the Great Ocean Road to Apostle Whey Cheese, a multi-award-winning dairy near the Twelve Apostles. Sample creamy blue, sharp cheddar and delicate brie made with milk from their own herd, while soaking in the sweeping coastal farmland views.
Address: 9 Gallum Rd, Cooriemungle VIC 3268
Bellevue Farmstay
Spend the night at Belle Vue Farm Stay, a working dairy where you can meet the cows, learn about sustainable farming and enjoy home-style meals made with the farm’s own milk and cream. It’s the perfect mix of comfort, authenticity and country charm.
Address: 80 Couchs Rd, Scotts Creek VIC 3267
Schulz Organic Dairy
Next, head inland to Schulz Organic Dairy, pioneers of organic milk and yoghurts in Victoria. Visit their farm gate for tastings, learn about their pasture-to-product philosophy and take home a selection of their creamy yoghurts and cheeses
Timboon Fine Ice Cream
Finish your trip with a scoop (or two!) at Timboon Fine Ice Cream, where rich, locally sourced milk is transformed into decadent frozen desserts. Enjoy a cone in the sunshine or sample a flight of flavours before heading home.
Address: 1A Barrett St, Timboon VIC 3268
Dairy gems of the Great Ocean Road
Take a flavourful journey through three must-visit stops along Victoria’s iconic Great Ocean Road: Schultz Organic Dairy, Apostle Whey Cheese and Timboon Ice Cream.