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An Unforgettable Two-Day Coastal Escape
Embark on a spectacular journey along one of the world’s most scenic coastal drives. This premium two-day itinerary allows you to bypass the rushed day-trips and truly immerse yourself in the natural wonder, rich history, and incredible wildlife of the Great Ocean Road. 🌊
Day One: Coastal Wonders and Wildlife Encounters
Your adventure begins with a refreshing stroll along the beautifully transformed Geelong waterfront. Breathe in the clean coastal air before heading to the surfing haven of Torquay. Here, we turn our attention to the native bushland to spot Eastern Grey Kangaroos grazing in their natural habitat.
As we wind along the spectacular, cliff-hugging roads, we stop at the historic Memorial Arch to uncover the poignant story of its construction. After a delicious lunch in the seaside village of Lorne, we continue our journey to Kennett River. Keep your eyes peeled for wild koalas cradled in the eucalypts and vibrant native birds. 🐨
Conclude your day at the spectacular Apollo Bay before retreating to your luxury accommodation at Chris’s Restaurant and Villas. Perched high on a hill, your private self-contained villa offers breathtaking views of the Southern Ocean. In the evening, indulge in a sumptuous two-course Greek and French-inspired dinner at the highly renowned on-site restaurant.
Day Two: Ancient Rainforests and Iconic Formations
Wake up to a delightful continental breakfast overlooking the ocean before journeying into the heart of the Great Otway National Park. Walk among ancient tree ferns and towering eucalypts in a cool-temperate rainforest. As we travel through the Aire River valley, your expert guide will share fascinating insights into the region’s rich Aboriginal heritage and its prehistoric dinosaur-era past.
Arrive at the world-famous 12 Apostles in the pristine morning light. By visiting early, you will experience these majestic limestone stacks crowd-free and perfectly illuminated for spectacular photos. 📸
Next, explore the dramatic Loch Ard Gorge. Discover the tragic 19th-century shipwreck story through original artefacts and documents preserved in our unique treasure chests. After a relaxing lunch in the charming fishing village of Port Campbell, we explore the lesser-known wonders of London Bridge, the Bay of Islands, and the Bay of Martyrs, before returning to Melbourne.
Premium Tour Inclusions
- Luxury Accommodation: One night at the 4-star Chris’s Restaurant and Villas (subject to availability).
- Gourmet Dining: A spectacular two-course à la carte dinner and a fresh continental breakfast.
- Expert Guided Journey: Fully guided small-group touring with convenient Melbourne CBD hotel transfers.
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Glen picked us up at our hotel and we were lucky enough to be the only couple booked that day so got a private tour! Unfortunately there was torrential rain and fog on day one, which disrupted our views, however Glen still managed to time our stops/adjust around the weather to make it an enjoyable day nonetheless. We tried to have a sense of humour about it and he even took us to a craft beer tasting as an alternative activity.
Spectacular dinner at Chris' and simple but decent cottage accommodation.
Did our rain forest walk in the morning and Day 2 was much better weather Glen made sure we had lots of time wherever we wanted to spend it; and we had spectacular views of the 12 apostles and coastline.
We highly recommend this tour to those looking for a more personal experience and a relaxed pace. Glen was an extremely knowledgeable and easy-going guide, and a very safe driver. (Someone in another review mentioned long silences but we appreciated having some quiet time vs having someone talking non-stop for 8-9 hours. ) The choices for meal stops were excellent and the mini-van was comfortable for the long days in the car. Thanks again for a great experience!
Pros: Hotel pickup; great communication; reasonable pricing; well planned itinerary; some hidden, special treats; wildlife, amazing views, fantastic dinner; lovely rest stops; small group; personal guide who is respectful and caring.
Cons: Uncomfortable van seats; long periods of silence (To explain further, I'm loquacious and I like tidbits of information as part of my tours. Glen, our guide is reserved, he offered interesting info at stops, but seldom spoke unless a specific question was asked, and no music or background noise to break the silence, this made day one very long and somewhat boring) We rode back with Eddie who was much more jovial and talkative, a better fit for our personalities; terrible accommodation selection - yes, great views but tired, old, dusty and unkept).








