Melbourne Trip Overview
Travel the Great Ocean Road in comfort and style with an expert guide for this once in a lifetime experience.
Drive in a Mercedes Benz, dine from the fresh ocean and fly the skies above the 12 Apostles for a magnificent day out along one of the truly remarkable coastal journeys of the world.
Dine on fresh local Lobster seafood platter overlooking the beach or indoors at a restaurant with a glass of wine. This tour is one for you to enjoy and relish as we pamper you with fresh scones from the lighthouse, seafood platters and the amazing hand made ice cream after lunch.
Along with dining and eating you will learn about the rich history of the road and the ancient rainforests that you drive through. View wild Koalas at Kennett River and spot the Wallabies by the roadside.
Your Helicopter ride at the 12 Apostles takes you over the ocean to view the limestone stacks from the air with spectacular views of this rugged coastline.
Return to your hotel after an enthralling day.
Additional Info
Duration: 11 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Melbourne, Australia
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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Travel the Great Ocean Road in comfort and style with an expert guide for this once in a lifetime experience.
Drive in a Mercedes Benz, dine from the fresh ocean and fly the skies above the 12 Apostles for a magnificent day out along one of the truly remarkable coastal journeys of the world.
Dine on fresh local Lobster seafood platter overlooking the beach or indoors at a restaurant with a glass of wine. This tour is one for you to enjoy and relish as we pamper you with fresh scones from the lighthouse, seafood platters and the amazing hand made ice cream after lunch.
Along with dining and eating you will learn about the rich history of the road and the ancient rainforests that you drive through. View wild Koalas at Kennett River and spot the Wallabies by the roadside.
Your Helicopter ride at the 12 Apostles takes you over the ocean to view the limestone stacks from the air with spectacular views of this rugged coastline.
Return to your hotel after an enthralling day.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Split Point Lighthouse, Federal St, Aireys Inlet, Victoria 3231 Australia
Amazing views from the viewing platforms of the beaches and ocean, and the lighthouse as its stands as a sentinel that protects the ships from this dramatic coastline.
We indulge you in hot scones with jam & cream, tea / coffee / hot chocolate or juice.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway, Great Ocean Rd 689/721 Great Ocean Rd, Lorne, Victoria Australia
We retell the story of how this magnificent road was built by returning serviceman from WW1 and how it was a visionary project in its day. Walk down to the beach for distant views of the lighthouse.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Apollo Bay, Apollo Bay, Victoria
Stop for gourmet seafood lunch, then a stroll to the famous ice-cream store and a walk along the magnificent beach
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Lorne, Lorne, Victoria
A short walk along the foreshore of this bustling seaside town, the hub of the Great Ocean Road, watching local surfers and beach goers.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Kennet River Koala Walk, Grey River Road, Kennett River, Victoria 3234 Australia
We take you up a back road to see wild Koalas in the tree’s in their natural habitat and explain their unique biology.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Melba Gully National Park, 5 Melba Gully Rd, Lavers Hill, Victoria 3238 Australia
We take you to a more tranquil, quiet place (away from the buses) to take a short (optional) 15-20 minute walk in amongst the rainforest and ancient tree ferns with magnificent towering Eucalyptus trees.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Great Otway National Park, Great Otway National Park, Victoria
Drive through the winding, Eucalyptus & Temperate rainforest as we pass towering tree’s that are some of the tallest tree’s in the world.
Stop At: Loch Ard Gorge, Great Ocean Road Port Campbell National Park, Victoria 3269 Australia
Get down onto the sand into the Gorge and be amazed at the cliffs and the story of rescus and survival from the famous shipwreck.
Also see the RazorBack and Island Archway
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road, Port Campbell, Victoria 3269 Australia
Visit the spectacular 12 Apostles where you will board a modern shared helicopter journey (15 Minutes)for a spectacular aerial views of the limestone stacks. Receive expert commentary on-board then upon landing you get to walk out to the boardwalk and experience these immense columns and cliff walls.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Gorge Chocolates, 1432 Princetown Road, Cooriemungle, Victoria 3268 Australia
Stop at this local farmgate chocolate stop for tea/coffee/hot chocolate as we get the maps out explain the days journey.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria
Sit back in comfort and style as we drive you back to Melbourne after experiencing on of the most spectacular coastal roads in the world.
Duration: 2 hours 40 minutes
