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The Great Ocean Road tour is a guided scenic drive along Australia's spectacular coastline with jaw-dropping ocean views and ancient rainforests. Our small group day trip includes a visit to the iconic rock formations known as the 12 Apostles as well as time to explore other beautiful beaches and walks.
The Great Ocean Road is famous as Victoria’s must-do road trip. In one day we will show you the beauty of this coastal drive and take you through pristine beaches, fresh rainforest and rugged limestone rock formations.
Be wowed by the 12 Apostles – these iconic rock formations lie just off the shore of Port Campbell National Park in Victoria. Get lost in the beauty of this natural scenery and allow our guides to regale you with the stories and history that shapes this epic coastline. However it is not just the 12 Apostles that make the Great Ocean Road famous, with this trip it is about the journey to get there and we will show you all the lesser known gems and beautiful stops which make up this road trip to remember!
What is included in the tour
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Guide
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Additional Services
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Transport
What is NOT included in the tour
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Accommodation
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Flights
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Insurance
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Meals
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Optional
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Additional Services
- Enjoy the breathtaking views and amazing landscapes
- Fall in love with the clifftop views of Great Ocean Road
- Witness the spectacles of ridges and mountain ranges
Day 1 Great Ocean Road & Rainforest Walk Tour
Once we have left Melbourne, we head down to the Surf Coast, passing through gorgeous seaside townships such as Anglesea, Lorne and Airey’s Inlet, we stop along the way for some morning tea and to breath in the fresh sea air whilst spotting surfers out on the water, with the proximity to Antarctica you will learn why this is great surf but also why wet suits are a necessity!
A monument to mark the original starting point at the Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch. After some photos at the iconic Memorial Arch and a lesson on the history of the soldiers who built this road and dedicated it to their fallen comrades, we will wind through more stunning views (of course stopping for pictures!)
We break with free time to explore Apollo Bay, grabbed any souvenirs you wish to buy, or tasted some delicious ice cream then it is back on the bus to head inland to the Green Coast (lunch at own expense). Along the journey we will be making stops to look for Koalas hanging out in the wild. As they are exactly that, wild, we cannot guarantee where they will show up, but our knowledgeable guides know all the best spots to get out into the bush and spot them sleeping!
Still on the Great ocean Road but now continuing up into the lush green Otway’s National Park, we drive through towering Eucalyptus trees until we arrive at a patch of Cool Temperate Rainforest. You will be amazed at the difference in scenery as we take a walk through the tree ferns and, marvel at the ‘ancient relics’ – the Myrtle Beach trees that provide perfect canopy shade and originate from when Australia was part of a super continent known as Gondwanaland. Breath in the fresh air before we take a relaxing drive out to the dramatic Shipwreck Coast!
Once out of the trees and back by the Southern Ocean we arrive in Port Campbell National Park, home to the iconic 12 Apostles. We will spend about 40mins at the Apostles where you will enjoy free time to take in the views from every angle, walk along the boardwalks, and get the perfect pictures of this wild and rugged coastline. Also in the National Park we head down to Loch Ard Gorge, site of one of Australia’s most well know shipwrecks, hear the dramatic tale of Tom and Eva and then head down to the beach to look for the caves. This is also where you will find rock formations such as Island Archway, Razorback and the ‘Salt and Pepper Shakers’ too.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Journey along the world famous National Heritage Listed Great Ocean Road
- See the historic Memorial Arch the Great Ocean Road sign
- Search for Australian wildlife in its natural habitat
- Enjoy a guided walk through an ancient rainforest Great Otway National Park
- Visit the beach of Loch Ard Gorge surrounded by dramatic cliff walls
- Take in a panoramic views at the 12 Apostles lookout in the delight of the afternoon sun
