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Duration: 2d
Location: Great Ocean Road, Victoria Australia | Great Ocean Road, Australia
Category: Multi-Day & Extended Tours
Highlights:
World-famous coastal drive along the scenic Great Ocean Road
Natural landmarks & rock formations like The Twelve Apostles
Photo opportunities at Loch Ard Gorge
Full day & night of leisure time in a lovely seaside village
Expert commentary on the region's natural features & history
Inclusions:
Guided tour of the Great Ocean Road
Transportation to and from Lorne or Apollo Bay
Roundtrip transportation to and from your Melbourne city hotel
Live commentary provided in English
Description:
The ruggedly majestic scenery of the southeastern coast is on spectacular display as you embark on Australia's most iconic coastal drive—the Great Ocean Road. Spend 2 days taking it all in, from seaside towns to world-famous surf breaks and windswept rock formations rearing up from the waves.
Day 1
Ride from Melbourne to the beachfront village of your choice, either charming Lorne or lively Apollo Bay. Spend the next 24 hours at your leisure. You can lounge on the beach, hike around Cape Otway, or enjoy the seaside vibe at shops and restaurants in town.
Day 2
Set out for an unforgettable drive along the Great Ocean Road. This National Heritage-listed highway spans 151 miles (243 km), traversing gorgeous coastal terrain and breathtaking natural features.
Pass under the Memorial Arch—commemorating the veterans who built the road after World War I—and look out over the sandy expanse of Sunnymeade Beach from Urquhart Bluff. Stretch your legs with a walk to a cliff-top viewing area at the Twelve Apostles, where wave-sculpted, limestone stacks rise out of the emerald waters of the Southern Ocean.
At Loch Ard Gorge, learn why this stretch of shore is called the Shipwreck Coast as you listen to the harrowing tale of a vessel that ran aground here in 1878. Curving inland to Great Otway National Park, ride by the towering beech trees and cascading waterfalls of the hinterland. Stop at the London Arch, which was known as the London Bridge until the rock connecting it to the shore collapsed into the sea.
Finally, arrive in Port Campbell. This colorful seaside village is full of boutiques, galleries, and plenty of cafes to check out before your return trip to Melbourne.
Cancellation Policy: 72 hours
Know before you book:
Children 1 and younger are complimentary.,
If you are 17 or younger you must be accompanied by a paying traveller over 18 years.,
Overnight accommodations are not included, and must be booked separately.,
If you select lodging in Lorne, you will be dropped off at 11:15 AM on Day 1 and picked up at 11:15 AM on Day 2.,
If you select lodging in Apollo Bay, you will be dropped off at 12:15 PM on Day 1 and picked up at 12:45 PM on Day 2 at the Apollo Bay Hotel.,
If opting for hotel pickup, please be ready and outside 10 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
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