2 Days 1 Night Great Ocean Road Tour
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
During our trip to Melbourne, we joined the 2 Days 1 Nights Great Ocean Road Tour to view the famous 12 Apostles and the many other attractions along the the scenic drive.
The Great Ocean Road Tour is one of the most scenic drives in Australia. The Great Ocean Road itself is listed by the Australian National Heritage, and is rich with amazing sights, landmarks, and history – including the famous Twelve Apostles limestone formations.
Operates: Monday, Thursday and Saturday (Summer)
Monday and Thursday (Winter)
Departs: 7am – 8am
Returns: 6 - 7 pm
Returns: 6 - 7 pm
Highlights:
DAY 1
Depart Melbourne
DAY 1
Depart Melbourne
Stop along the way for complimentary tea or coffee and biscuits.
• Lunch at Tower Hill – A beautiful sunken volcano home to loads of kangaroos, koalas and emus.
(In Winter only)• Lunch at Tower Hill – A beautiful sunken volcano home to loads of kangaroos, koalas and emus.
• After Lunch; Logan’s Beach – whales come here to nurse their young each winter.
Great Ocean Road and look at loads of great sights
Great Ocean Road and look at loads of great sights
- – Bay of Islands
- – Bay of Martyrs
- – The Grotto
- – London Bridge (If the weather allows, we have plenty of time for a swim at one of these spots.)
• 12 Apostles – an amazing sunset experience and wait 30 minutes to see the penguins returning from their day’s fishing.
Check-in to hostel, BBQ feast. (In summer time, dinner will be before sunset)
Accommodation: Dorm style Accommodation
Accommodation: Dorm style Accommodation
*Note: Accommodation upgrades to Double, Twin room and family rooms (Motel requests) are subject to availability and prices vary during different seasons.
DAY 2
Leave around 8 am after breakfast
Loch Ard Gorge – Take a walk under the shadows of towering limestone cliffs;
Click pictures of the inspiring Archway;
Explore the Dumpling Pots and The Razorback;
Or delve in the romantic tales of Australia’s much talked about
Shipwreck …. The Loch Ard
Back to the 12 Apostles – see them again in daylight.
Tour Option:
12 Apostles - London Bridge Scenic Flight
From our Heliport; launch into a 15 minute flight experience.
On this flight you will see:
• 12 Apostles
• Loch Ard Gorge
• The Sentinel
• The Arch
• London Bridge
Duration:
45 km / 15 minutes
Gibson’s Steps – Walk on the beach to see the 12 Apostles
Mait’s Rest – A guided rainforest walk
Apollo Bay – Lunch at this seaside town
Great Ocean Road – Original stretch of road hugging the ocean all the way (about 2 hours of stunning driving, so no sleeping!!!)
“Round the Twist” Lighthouse for our TV-crazed British and Irish backpackers
Bells Beach – Watch the best surfers showing off.
Torquay – (home to Rip Curl and Quicksilver) for shopping
Mait’s Rest – A guided rainforest walk
Apollo Bay – Lunch at this seaside town
Great Ocean Road – Original stretch of road hugging the ocean all the way (about 2 hours of stunning driving, so no sleeping!!!)
“Round the Twist” Lighthouse for our TV-crazed British and Irish backpackers
Bells Beach – Watch the best surfers showing off.
Torquay – (home to Rip Curl and Quicksilver) for shopping
Back to Melbourne
Tour Includes:
Morning tea, lunch, dinner, park entry fees, courtesy inner city accommodation pickup and drop off and a friendly & informative tour guide.
PRICING:
$210 AUD per person (Halal option is available.)
Kids age 0-3 are free (All expenses at own cost)
Additional add-ons:
You may choose to fly over the Twelve Apostles (time and weather permitting) for an ecstatic chopper ride. Go for it!
12 Apostles - London Bridge Scenic Flight
12 Apostles - London Bridge Scenic Flight
Price: (3 years old and above) $145 AUD per person
Infant 0-2 years $20 AUD
What to bring:
Appropriate clothing for all weather conditions / camera / video camera / comfortable walking shoes/ mobile phone / any extra food / medicine (if required for health reason)
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