Melbourne Trip Overview
Avoid the crowds as you explore and experience all the major attractions of the Great Ocean Road plus many more that most tours will miss in this relaxed and adventurous 2 day tour. Watch the sun set behind the 12 Apostles; stand amongst the two tallest tree species in the world; explore the inside of an extinct volcano; track down native Australian wildlife such as Koalas, Kangaroo, Emu and the elusive Echidna; walk a section of the Great Ocean Walk; stay in a brewery; experience the lifestyle of the Surf Coast and its famous beaches and we’re only just scratching the surface of what this tour really offers.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Melbourne, Australia
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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Avoid the crowds as you explore and experience all the major attractions of the Great Ocean Road plus many more that most tours will miss in this relaxed and adventurous 2 day tour. Watch the sun set behind the 12 Apostles; stand amongst the two tallest tree species in the world; explore the inside of an extinct volcano; track down native Australian wildlife such as Koalas, Kangaroo, Emu and the elusive Echidna; walk a section of the Great Ocean Walk; stay in a brewery; experience the lifestyle of the Surf Coast and its famous beaches and we’re only just scratching the surface of what this tour really offers.
Itinerary
Day 1: Melbourne to Great Ocean Road
Stop At: Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria
We depart from Melbourne early morning, drive over the city iconic the Westgate Bridge in a westerly direction towards the coast.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Warrnambool, Warrnambool, Victoria
Driving through the ancient lava fields of western Victoria on our way to the country seaside town of Warrnambool.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve, 105 Lake View Rd, Tower Hill, Victoria 3283 Australia
Our first major stop is Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve to explore Australia’s most recently extinct volcano bursting with wildlife. Take a guided walk with Worn Gundidj learning about the traditional lifestyle of Australia’s indigenous people, bush tucker and medicine.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bay of Islands, Peterborough on Great Ocean Road, Warrnambool, Victoria 3268 Australia
Drive the Great Ocean Road “backwards”, starting with the Shipwreck Coast and its icons such as the Bay of Islands, The Grotto and London Bridge with time to explore the village of Port Campbell.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sow And Piglets Brewery, 18 Tregea St, Port Campbell VIC 3269, Australia
Enjoy some locally made beers from Sow & Piglets Brewery whist we get to know our fellow travellers over dinner.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road, Port Campbell, Victoria 3269 Australia
We finish of a jam packed day with magical sunset views over the 12 Apostles.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Our overnight accommodation is in the seaside town of Port Campbell.
Day 2: Great Ocean Road to Melbourne
Stop At: Loch Ard Gorge, Great Ocean Road Port Campbell National Park, Victoria 3269 Australia
The second day starts off with a climb down the stairs onto the beach at Loch Ard Gorge well before the crowds begin for a unique take on this ever popular attraction.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Gibsons Steps, Great Ocean Road Port Campbell National Park, Port Campbell, Victoria 3269 Australia
It’s then off for a stroll along a section of the Great Ocean Walk and down to the beach level at the Apostles at Gibson Steps. Something day tours are not able to offer so this is something special and a brilliant photo opportunity.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Great Otway National Park, Great Otway National Park, Victoria
When then retreating into the Otway rainforest. Hidden in a place most don’t venture, the Redwoods of the Otway’s will simply amaze. The tallest and second tallest species of trees in the world, side by side.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Apollo Bay, Apollo Bay, Victoria
It’s then back on the road to continue the breath-taking coastal drive with quality stops in the townships of Apollo Bay and Lorne to soak in the Aussie beach town lifestyle.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery, 1200 Great Ocean Rd, Bellbrae VIC 3228, Australia
Check out the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice-Creamery for some delicious treats and one of the most popular surf beaches in Australia.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria
Arriving back into Melbourne city at approx. 6:30pm.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
