1 Day Great Ocean Road
The perfect day trip from Melbourne. Leave the city and road trip down the coast along the famous Great Ocean Road. We go through Torquay, home to some of the top surfing fashion labels as well as Bells Beach, home of the Rip Curl Pro surfing competition. We head down to Apollo Bay for lunch - a beautiful surf town between the oceans and the countryside. Have your picture taken in front of the 12 Apostles, the landmark of the toad trip. The tour will take you home to Melbourne after a day of fun, adventure and windy roads.
Highlights
| Fitness | |
| Vehicles |
| Tour Code | AT3 |
| Duration | 1 day |
| Tour Style | Explorer |
| Route | Melbourne to Melbourne |
| Maximum Passengers | 22 |
| Price (adult) | AUD $128.00EUR €105.00GBP £85.00 |
| Valid | 31 March 2013 - 30 March 2014 |
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Itinerary and trip notes
Itinerary: day by day
DEFAULT PICK UP: Melbourne Central YHA (corner Flinders and Spencer Sts), 07:35am
Leaving Melbourne we pass Torquay before enjoying morning tea at Southern Australia’s famous Bells Beach. Continuing on we take the chance to get a close up view of the amazing Split Point light house which featured in the television series ‘Around the Twist’. Weave and wind along the spectacular Great Ocean Road enjoying awesome coastal photo opportunities and stop to see cuddly koalas in the wild. Travel on to Apollo Bay for a lunch break and time to swim in the magnificent Southern Ocean.
After lunch stretch those legs whilst exploring an ancient rainforest, and admire some of the world’s tallest trees in the Otway National Park. Travel through rolling hills toward Port Campbell National Park and the spectacular 12 Apostles. Learn about the tragic tales of the shipwreck coast and view remarkable rock formations at Loch Ard Gorge.
Check out the fallen London Bridge and the quaint fishing village of Port Campbell. Reflect on an action packed day full of nature walks, wildlife, surf beaches, incredible rock formations and spectacular coastal views whilst heading towards Melbourne. We stop in the township of Colac for dinner (at own expense). (L)
B = Breakfast | L = Lunch | D = Dinner
Travel Insurance is compulsory for all travellers on all tours and details must be presented to tour guide before departure. Please refer to terms and conditions for more details.
Departures
Departure location : Select Melbourne accommodation from 8.15am. Default pick up: Melbourne Central YHA (corner of Flinders and Spencer Sts), 07:35am.
Arrival location : Select Melbourne accommodation 9.15pm.
Tour Departs: Year Round: Daily
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Included
- Experienced tour guide
- Morning tea
- Lunch
- National Park fees.
What to bring
- Sturdy walking shoes
- hat & sunscreen
- bathers/towel
- water bottle
- warm clothing in winter
- camera
- money for dinner.
Notes
- Itineraries may vary and/or attractions be substituted due to seasonal conditions and weather extremes.
- Tour must be reconfirmed 48 hours prior to departure by phone on 1300 654 604 (within Australia).
- It is your responsibility to contact Adventure Tours with your preferred accommodation pick up point. If we do not hear from you, we will assume you will make your way to our default pick up point as listed in the itinerary and the PDF document on the website. We will not be responsible for missed pick-ups (and a missed tour) if we do not receive notification from you or your travel agent, and if you are not at the default pick up point at the appropriate time.
- Tour is operated by our touring partner Autopia Tours and not suitable for children under 14 years.
