Multi-day trip

From Melbourne: Ultimate 2-Day Great Ocean Road Tour

Activity provider:Around and about
Multi-day trip

From Melbourne: Ultimate 2-Day Great Ocean Road Tour

Activity provider:Around and about

From US$ 195.14 per person

See The Great Ocean Road the right way and spend two full days along this amazing coastline. Discover some of Australia's animals along the route. Explore some of Victoria's wonderful beaches, villages, waterfalls, and lookouts.

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Duration 2 days
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Please wait outside the front of the hotel/hostel 5 minutes prior to your pickup time. Look for a small white minibus with the local partner's logo on it.
Small group
Limited to 11 participants

Experience

Highlights
  • Watch the locals catch a wave at one of the many great surfing spots
  • Look for koalas and parrots at Kennett River
  • Take a swim at the famous Lorne Beach
  • Spend the night at Apollo Bay, known as paradise by the sea
  • Enjoy a stroll through the magnificient rainforest of the Green Coast
Full description
After pickup at your hotel in Melbourne, depart early in the morning directly toward Torquay. Savor morning tea, then see some of the local surfers in action. Stock up on some chocolates for the day at the local Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery before continuing your journey through small local villages on the way to Split Point Lighthouse. Next, learn some of the history of the Great Ocean Road at the Memorial Arch before taking the steps down to the base of the Erskine Falls. Admire the magnificent falls, then grab lunch and take a stroll at Lorne. Enjoy some time for a quick swim off Lorne Beach, though be aware the water might be slightly cold. From Lorne, move on for another stroll to the Sheoak Falls. Soak up the spectacular views as you wind your way along the Great Ocean Road and stop to see some of the amazing wildlife. Then it’s time to enjoy the wonderful view from the Mariner's Lookout over the quiet village of Apollo Bay, your home for the night. Visit a lovely restaurant or cook for yourself in the hostel's large kitchen. Get another early start on Day 2 and walk through the temperate rainforest in the section of the Great Ocean Road known as the Green Coast. Continue your journey along the Green Coast, stopping at lookouts on the way, until you reach the highest point along the road, Lavers Hill. Tuck into your morning tea at Lavers Hill then visit the Shipwreck Coast to view all 9 lookouts along this section of the road, including the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and London Bridge. After exploring all these stops, head inland and travel back to Melbourne.
Includes
  • Pickup from most Melbourne hotels/hostels (or a nearby pickup point)
  • Morning tea on both days
  • Chilled water on both days (bring your own water bottle)
  • Fresh fruit on both days
  • Park entry
  • Dorm bed at the hostel
  • Drop-off at hotels/hostels
  • Food and drinks (unless specified)
  • Accommodation upgrade

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Warm clothing
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Rain gear
  • Reusable water bottle
Customer reviews

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Walter, gave us a beautiful trip full of awe inspiring moments, YHA was first class, Great Ocean road delivered- thanks heaps

April 19, 2023

Awesome and fantastic experience!

April 4, 2023

Tight program...sometimes you would like more time. group of 12. Great hostel in Apollo Bay. Somewhat rhetorically exhausting driver. Fast but safe driving. Even forgotten luggage carried behind. The Ocean Road absolutely terrific!

March 18, 2023

Product ID: 394561