Melbourne Trip Overview
The Great Ocean Road is rightly considered to be one of the most picturesque ocean roads in the world. The culmination of your 12-hour trip will be visiting another of Australia’s icons, The Twelve Apostles. Apart from breathtaking ocean views, you will get a chance to see koalas in the wild, as well as hand-feed parrots.
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Duration: 10 to 14 hours
Starts: Melbourne, Australia
Trip Category: Shore Excursions >> Ports of Call Tours
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The Great Ocean Road is rightly considered to be one of the most picturesque ocean roads in the world. The culmination of your 12-hour trip will be visiting another of Australia’s icons, The Twelve Apostles. Apart from breathtaking ocean views, you will get a chance to see koalas in the wild, as well as hand-feed parrots.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Bells Beach, 86 km (53 mi) SW of Melbourne; 25 km (16 mi) S of Geelong; 5 km (3 mi) SW of Torquay, Torquay, Victoria 3228 Australia
This famous beach for surfers will allow you to marvel at the fantastic panoramic view of the shoreline. Watch the beautiful Australian waves being tackled by talented surf lovers. After a stop at this iconic beach, we will then take you towards the amazing Great Ocean Road.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery, 1200 Great Ocean Rd, Bellbrae VIC 3228, Australia
We invite you to visit the Great Ocean Road chocolate factory, where you can try some outstanding coffee or tea with brilliant desserts and an endless selection of chocolate, made from cocoa beans from all over the world. Don’t forget to sample the local ice-cream, which is made on site.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway, Great Ocean Rd 689/721 Great Ocean Rd, Lorne, Victoria Australia
Another landmark that should not be missed is the geographic border between the great Pacific and Indian oceans. This point is located at the Split Point Lighthouse which you will pass before the stop to take some memorable pictures in front of the memorial arch.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Teddy’s Lookout, George Street, Lorne, Victoria Australia
Your journey will then take you through the little town of Lorne, where we can stop to have a look from Teddy’s Lookout observation platform. The view of the Great Ocean Road, winding along the coastline at the foot of the hills, cloaked in thick eucalyptus forest will leave you speechless.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Kennett River, Kennett River, Victoria
Apart from the scenic views, our tour includes the chance to see Australia’s favourite animal, the Koala, only this time, in the open wilderness.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Apollo Bay Seafood Cafe, 119 Great Ocean Rd, Apollo Bay VIC 3233, Australia
You will dine on delicious fresh fish meals. Vegetarian or gluten-free meals are available for those who aren’t seafood fans.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Rd & Booringa Rd, Princetown VIC 3269, Australia
12 Apostles lookout
Duration: 1 hour
