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Take a scenic coastal drive along the world-famous Great Ocean Road, a National Heritage Listed site
See the historic Memorial Arch and the Great Ocean Road sign, a perfect place for a photo opportunity
Search for Australian wildlife in its natural habitat
Enjoy a guided walk through an ancient rainforest at the Great Otway National Park
Check out the amazing lookout views of the shipwreck coastline of Port Campbell National Park
Take a stroll along the beach of Loch Ard Gorge, surrounded by dramatic cliff walls and dramatic scenery
Take in panoramic views at the 12 Apostles lookout in the delight of the afternoon sun
OPERATES: Daily
TOUR DURATION: 12 Hours
MAIN PICKUP LOCATION & TIME: Immigration Museum - 400 Flinders St, corner Market St, Melbourne @ 7:35am.
ITINERARY:
One of the most spectacular coastal drives in the world can be found on this Great Ocean Road tour! As we leave Melbourne, we cross the West Gate Bridge, a bridge that spans the width of the Yarra River, providing a link between the capital of Victoria and the second-largest city in the state of Victoria, Geelong.
Upon arrival in Anglesea, we get the first glimpse of our breathtaking southern coastline views; from here, we will twist and turn our way along one of the world's most spectacular coastal drives, which is listed as a National Heritage site. Throughout the drive, there will be plenty of opportunities to capture some awesome images, including the historic Memorial Arch at Eastern View and the introduction to the Great Ocean Road drive.
It is advisable that you keep your eyes open as you pass through beachside towns such as Aireys Inlet, Lorne, Wye River and Kennett River in order to search for Australian wildlife, as you never know what you might come across. Guests will have time to explore and support the local economy of Apollo Bay as this is our lunch stop before heading into the Great Otway National Park to walk amongst towering ancient rainforest habitats.
The afternoon will be filled with marveling at the shipwreck coastline and gigantic limestone stacks, known as the 12 Apostles. As well, the cliff-side beaches of Loch Ard Gorge form part of the Port Campbell National Park, which has been carved out of the wild southern ocean over a period of time. A visit to the Great Ocean Road and the scenic locations that we visit along the way is one of the most beautiful experiences you can have when visiting Victoria.
Meals: N/A. Driving distance: 540km. Walking distance: 2-3km
*We reserves the right to alter the route or itinerary schedule during seasonal weather fluctuations and/or during park closures.
INCLUSIONS:
National Park entry fees
Onboard wifi available
Australian flora and fauna sightings
Guided rainforest walk (fitness level easy)
Hosted by an experienced driver guide
Modern air-conditioned coach travel
Comprehensive local tour commentary
Selected Melbourne inner-city pick-up/drop-off points
Audio & text translation app available in 10 different languages (Cantonese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, and Spanish)
EXCLUSIONS:
Any meals not indicated within the itinerary - at the guest’s own expense. We provide plenty of opportunities for guests to support locals and buy snacks along the way.
Hotel transfers pre/post tour itinerary to a nominated pickup point.
Personal travel insurance is highly recommended
Personal expenses
(a) 0 to 1 day / within 24-hrs from the experience start time or failure to board on tour:
● will result in a 100% cancellation fee / full fare forfeiture of the ticket price and not eligible for a refund; or
(b) 2+ days prior to the departure:
● we will refund the full balance paid by you in connection with your booking; or
● flexible date changes – unlimited supply of free date changes available; or
● alternatively, we can issue a credit voucher for the amount paid to travel on another day
Melbourne, Australia
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