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Overview
Join a micro-group of just 8 guests for a relaxing, rewarding and stimulating tour full of scenic diversity. Explore the sights and scenery of Victoria's Great Ocean Road in a relaxed and comfortable way on this 2-day tour from Melbourne. You'll discover local wildlife, visit coastal towns, take a rainforest walk, learn about shipwreck history where you will see original artefacts from the Loch Ard, see the Twelve Apostles, and spend the night in ocean-view accommodation. Dinner at an award-winning restaurant and breakfast are included. This tour is limited to eight people to provide a small-group experience.
What's included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Dinner
Breakfast
National park fees
Live commentary on board
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Overnight accommodation
Helicopter ride (optional)
Lunch
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
What to expect
Day 1: Melbourne - Apollo Bay
Geelong
20m
You are picked up from their city hotel or Federation Square and we quickly depart Melbourne via the West Gate Bridge. We travel through the vast volcanic plains on route to Geelong where you have time to stroll along the beautifully transformed waterfront.
Great Ocean Road
7h
You start our journey along the Great Ocean Road at Torquay, stopping at various places along the coast including Bells Beach. While winding our way along we stop to view sites such as the ‘Memorial Arch’ and tell you of the intriguing story of this incredible road. After lunch in Lorne, the largest of the seaside villages, we cruise along the spectacular road, stopping at many scenic spots including Kennett River where we might see koalas and many colourful native birds in the wild. We visit the township of Apollo Bay before checking in to our accommodation
Day 2: Skenes Creek - Melbourne
Mait's Rest
40m
We take you on a 1km guided walk through a cool temperate rainforest gully to see the world’s tallest flowering plants, prehistoric trees and ferns and unique features such as ‘Yabbie Chimneys
40m
The 12 Apostles are Icons of Australia’s natural beauty. We arrive as the stacks are lit with the morning sun making them perfect for photos and crowd free. This is a bonus for taking a 2-day trip as the stacks are silhouettes in the afternoon and overcrowded. After hearing of the creation of the stacks and holding some of the limestone rock you can explore the boardwalks or brave a helicopter flight along the coastline (own expense).
Loch Ard Gorge
40m
You then visit ‘Loch Ard Gorge’, the site of the most famous 19th century Australian shipwreck. We retell the entire story from the calm voyage, the tragic wreck, the courageous survivors and their ultimate fate. While hearing the tale you will be able to see and hold some original artifacts, photos and documents from the ‘Loch Ard’ contained in our treasure chests.
45m
After lunch we travel to a lesser known but highly impressive area of the Great Ocean Road west of Port Campbell. This section takes in London Bridge (the famous bridge that collapsed when tourists were still on it), Bay of Islands, Bay of Martyrs, and Boat Bay
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
We pick up from any Melbourne CBD hotel
End point
We pick up from any Melbourne CBD hotel
Pickup details
We pick up from any Melbourne CBD hotel
Additional information
Specialized infant seats are available
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
May be operated by a multilingual guide
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund; minimum is 2 passengers
Wheelchair accessible; please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required
Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
