From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Tour Standard Option
ID: GYG24096-25939
Category:
Country: Australia
Duration:
11:00 hours
Description
Tour Australia’s famous Great Ocean Road and enjoy superb views of one of the most spectacular coastal drives in the world.
Drive along one of the most spectacular roads in the world on this 11-hour tour of Australia’s Great Ocean Road. Hugging the coast of Victoria, it is listed as one of Australia’s National Heritage attractions.
Depart from Melbourne in small groups, to get a more personalized experience, and enjoy the sound of the ocean breaking on the waves.
Enjoy spectacular views of the Southern Ocean, and see surfers riding waves.
Stop for a coffee or a walk on the beach in the seaside town of Lorne on Louttit Bay. A popular beach town, full of aquatic activities, it also has a large number of boutique clothing stores and charming cafés.
Continue back on the road, looking out for wildlife, such as whales and dolphins splashing around in the ocean, and kangaroos, echidnas, and bandicoots on the land. Look up too for the many different bird species. You might even see koalas up close in their natural habitat.
Stop for lunch in the town of Apollo Bay, a more relaxed seaside town.
Continue your tour and enjoy a walk in the scenic Otway Ranges.
Close by lie the sculptural 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. The place is both beautiful and interesting, and you will learn the story of a shipwreck that, like so many stories, is a combination of love, tragedy, and hope.
Highlights
- Drive along Victoria's Great Ocean Road
- Enjoy spectacular views of the Southern Ocean
- Watch out for koalas and kangaroos in the wild
- Look out for whales and dolphins
- Listen to stories about the famous 12 Apostles
- Spend more time enjoying the views and less time waiting for others
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Each person over 12 years of age must provide confirmation of Covid-19 vaccination
German, Italian, or Spanish driver guide also available
Walking shoes are needed for the rainforest walk
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must fill out a travel information form
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When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.