Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority

What Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority does

Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority is a statutory authority of the Victorian Government, established in 2020 and headquartered in Torquay, Victoria, Australia. It holds exclusive managerial mandate over a significant stretch of Victoria's coastal and parkland estate along the Great Ocean Road corridor from Torquay to Port Campbell, encompassing three ports (Apollo Bay, Lorne, Port Campbell), multiple national parks (Great Otway, Port Campbell), marine parks, and coastal reserves serving more than seven million visitors annually.

The Authority's core operations span parks and coastal asset management, including the Great Ocean Road Parks caravan and camping accommodation network, national park stewardship, port and harbour operations, coastal reserve management, conservation programs (weed control, wildlife care), trail planning (including the Great Ocean Road Coastal Trail), and an Accessible Beaches initiative at six locations. Its product portfolio is built on physical infrastructure — harbour redevelopments, beach access ramps, walking tracks, public amenities, and visitor centres (Twelve Apostles Visitor Centre under construction). Distribution occurs through three channels: a direct-to-consumer camping booking platform (greatoceanroadparks.com.au), a permit and licence system for foreshore and coastal land use, and physical visitor infrastructure across the corridor.

The Authority does not operate as a commercial enterprise. Its funding flows from a $676 million partnership between the Australian Government and Victorian Government, with camping fees reinvested into maintenance and conservation rather than booked as revenue. The entity maintains formal mutual partnerships with Traditional Owner groups (Eastern Maar, Wadawurrung) for cultural co-stewardship, and engages external contractors (e.g., Bowden Corporation for the Apollo Bay Harbour Redevelopment) for capital delivery. Marketing and public engagement occur via the Authority's website, social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube), email newsletter, and a 'Have Your Say' community consultation program.

Name

Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority

Legal name

Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority

Website

https://greatoceanroadauthority.vic.gov.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority is a Victorian Government statutory body that manages coastal reserves, national parks, ports, and camping infrastructure along Victoria's Great Ocean Road corridor, serving over seven million visitors annually under a $676 million Australian/Victorian government funding partnership.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Land and Coastal Parks Management

NAICS

Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (924110), Marinas (713930)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Coastal & Marine Resources Administration (Oceans, Fisheries, Shorelines) (BPAIAMAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Maritime & Port Authorities (Public Ports, Harbors, Ferries Terminals) (BPAIALAF)

Keywords

• Coastal parks management
• National parks services
• Harbour infrastructure
• Camping facility management
• Public land conservation

Headquarters

HQ city

Torquay

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority is a Victorian Government statutory authority that manages coastal reserves, national parks, marine parks, ports, and camping/caravan parks along the Great Ocean Road from Torquay to Port Campbell. Its core services include national parks management (Great Otway, Port Campbell, Bay of Islands Coastal Park), ports management (Apollo Bay, Lorne, Port Campbell), coastal reserves management, conservation programs, accessible beaches initiative, and walking trail planning and management.

Product overview

Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority is a government authority managing coastal areas, national parks, ports, and camping facilities along Victoria's Great Ocean Road. The organization operates a unified service portfolio centered on parks and coastal management, including Great Ocean Road Parks (caravan and camping accommodation), National Parks Management, Ports Management, Coastal Reserves Management, Conservation Programs, Accessible Beaches initiatives, and Trail Planning. Major current projects include the Apollo Bay Harbour Redevelopment and Twelve Apostles Visitor Centre.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Great Ocean Road Parks: Camping and holiday accommodation parks operated by the authority along the Great Ocean Road.

Products and services

• Great Ocean Road Parks Coastal and camping accommodation facilities managed along the Great Ocean Road, where camping fees are reinvested into park maintenance and coastline conservation.
• National Parks Management Management of national parks including Great Otway National Park, Port Campbell National Park, Bay of Islands Coastal Park, and various marine parks and sanctuaries along the Great Ocean Road.
• Ports Management Operation and management of ports including Port of Apollo Bay, Port of Lorne, and Port of Port Campbell, including recent harbour redevelopment projects.
• Coastal Reserves Management Management of coastal reserves across multiple towns including Torquay, Anglesea, Apollo Bay, Bells Beach, Lorne, Jan Juc, Kennett River and other locations along the Great Ocean Road.
• Conservation Programs Programs to protect and preserve local wildlife, flora, and fauna, including weed management, injured wildlife care, and volunteer conservation programs.
• Accessible Beaches Accessible Beaches initiative providing wheelchair-accessible beach facilities at six locations along the Great Ocean Road during peak season.
• Trail Planning and Management Planning and management of walking trails including the Great Ocean Road Regional Trail Strategy and Great Ocean Road Coastal Trail.
• Apollo Bay Harbour Redevelopment Redevelopment of Apollo Bay Harbour including expanded Fisherman's Cooperative, new dining options, wet fish market, public viewing deck, and improved parking and pedestrian access.
• Twelve Apostles Visitor Centre New visitor experience centre at the Twelve Apostles, currently under construction with food and retail facilities.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Bowden CorporationminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 7 August 2026Bowden Corporation is the construction contractor engaged to deliver the $12.61 million Apollo Bay Harbour redevelopment project on behalf of the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority.
• Eastern MaarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Eastern Maar peoples are acknowledged as the Traditional Owners of the land, waters, seas, and skies of the Great Ocean Road region. The authority is committed to genuinely partnering with Traditional Owners to support protection of Country, maintenance of spiritual and cultural practices.
• WadawurrungcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Wadawurrung peoples are acknowledged as Traditional Owners of the land, waters, seas, and skies of the Great Ocean Road region. The authority is committed to meaningfully building relationships with Aboriginal communities to support Country protection and cultural practices.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Environment Protection Authority Victoria: Victorian Government regulator overseeing environmental protection, including coastal and water resource management policy. Comparable as a Victorian public sector body with overlapping coastal and environmental quality responsibilities, though operating primarily in a regulatory rather than asset management capacity.
• Visit Victoria: Victian Government tourism marketing body promoting regional visitation including the Great Ocean Road. Comparable as a state-level tourism-focused public entity supporting visitor demand that flows through the authority's managed assets and infrastructure.

Regional players

• Tourism Tasmania: Tasmanian Government statutory authority marketing the state as a tourism destination and supporting tourism infrastructure development. Comparable as an Australian state-level tourism-focused public entity with similar promotional, partnership, and infrastructure investment roles.
• NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service: NSW Government agency managing national parks, reserves, and wildlife conservation across New South Wales. Comparable as an Australian state-level parks management authority serving tourism and conservation objectives through public infrastructure and visitor services.
• Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service: Queensland Government agency managing national parks, state forests, and marine parks. Comparable as a regional Australian parks authority delivering visitor services, conservation programs, and infrastructure across a diverse coastal and natural asset portfolio.
• Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (Western Australia): Western Australian Government department managing national parks, marine parks, and conservation estate. Comparable as an Australian state-level authority with overlapping responsibilities for coastal reserves, marine parks, and tourism infrastructure.
• Mornington Peninsula Shire: Victorian coastal council managing foreshore, beaches, and tourism infrastructure along the Mornington Peninsula. Comparable as a regional Victorian government entity managing coastal reserves, beach access, and tourism infrastructure in a coastal corridor with similar recreational and conservation objectives.
• Surf Coast Shire: Local government authority based in Torquay along the Great Ocean Road, sharing geographic jurisdiction and overlapping responsibilities for coastal management, recreation, and tourism infrastructure. Comparable as a regional Victorian government entity managing coastal assets in the same corridor.

Direct peers

• Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority: Australian Government statutory authority responsible for marine park management and protection of the Great Barrier Reef. Comparable as an Australian public sector body focused on marine and coastal resource administration with regulatory and management mandates.
• Parks Victoria: Victorian Government statutory authority managing parks, reserves, and waterways across Victoria. Directly comparable as a state-level parks and coastal management body operating under similar governance and funding structures.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@GreatOceanRoadAuthority
• Facebookfacebook.com/GreatOceanRoadAuthority
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/great-ocean-road-coast-and-parks-authority

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