Mitchell HagemanMultimedia Journalist·NZ Herald·2 Jun, 2026 07:00 PM8 mins to read‌Victoria's winding Great Ocean Road is a sight to behold, and it's best taken slow.Victoria's winding Great Ocean Road is a sight to behold, and it's best taken slow.Mitchell Hageman takes it slow along Melbourne’s Surf Coast, finding hidden gems and once-in-a-lifetime experiences along the way.Day-long drives are my worst nightmare.

I’m probably scarred for life after driving the Napier to Auckland route along State Highway 5 multiple times - no stops, no scenic sights, just