DESCRIPTION
TOUR CODE: GORS-B
OPERATES: Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat (Oct-Mar)
DEPARTS: 11:30am
RETURNS: 00:00 midnight
TOUR DURATION: 12 Hours
MAIN PICKUP LOCATION & TIME: Immigration Museum – 400 Flinders St, corner Market St, Melbourne @ 11:30am.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Let the twilight hour of sunset at the 12 Apostles enchant you with its romance
- Take a trip to the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice-Creamery and indulge in some decadent treats
- Take a drive along the Great Ocean Road, one of the world’s most famous tourist attractions
- Travel through the region of the Great Otway National Park
- There is no better place to take a picture than at the Historic Memorial Arch
- Spot Australian wildlife as you pass through Coastal Townships
ITINERARY:
Come see the amazing Shipwreck Coast at sunset! This is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular coastal drives in the world, and the perfect way to end the day is to enjoy the sunset behind the 12 Apostles!
We depart Melbourne around lunchtime and follow the Great Ocean Road alongside some of southern Australia’s most beautiful surf beaches, along with some amazing photo opportunities and an opportunity to see some of the local wildlife. Visit to the stunning Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery, where we can enjoy free chocolate samples while taking in the breathtaking views.
There are countless opportunities to capture magnificent coastal photo opportunities as we wind our way along the breath-taking Great Ocean Road. Be sure to stop off and look for native wildlife before traveling onto the seaside town of Apollo Bay if you have time. You will have time to purchase lunch/dinner before we continue our journey, so please take advantage of that opportunity. Driving through the rolling hills of the Otway National Park, we head towards the Port Campbell National Park, where we hear about some of the tragic stories about the shipwreck coast and view some impressive rock formations at Loch Ard Gorge.
We will conclude the day with our final stop at the awe-inspiring 12 Apostles where we will be able to watch the sun sink behind these impressive rock formations at sunset. En route back to Melbourne we stop off at the township of Colac for dinner (not included).
Meals: N/A. Driving Distance: 520km. Walking Distance: 1-2km
INCLUSIONS:
- Free chocolate samples
- National Park entry fees
- 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
WHAT TO BRING:
1L refillable water bottle, hat, sunglasses & sunscreen, all-weather active clothing ie. wind-breaker/raincoat, small day pack 5-7kg, money for snack and meals, camera to capture every moment.
CHILD POLICY:
Child fare prices apply from 0 to 12 years old. Infants aged 0 to 4 are not permitted to travel on adult laps, must be safely restrained within a child protective seat. Infant protective seats are free of charge and must be requested at time of booking.
WEATHER:
Please ensure you have checked the average temperatures for the time of year you are travelling and have packed adequate clothing. In the event of rain or inclement weather, your experience will still go ahead, unless contacted by the provider.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Mandatory passenger details are required at the time of booking: phone number.
- Child fare prices apply to children aged between 0 to 12 years old.
- Infants aged 0 to 4 are not permitted to travel on adult laps and must be safely restrained within a child protective seat. Infant seats are free of charge and must be requested at the time of booking.
- This terrain is not suitable for mobility-impaired travellers, wheelchairs, walkers, prams or strollers. Limited storage space on our vehicle, baggage kept to 1 x 5-7kg day bag per person.
- Autopia Tours reserves the right to alter the route or itinerary schedule during seasonal weather fluctuations and/or during park closures.
- Please re-confirm your tour details within 7 days prior to departure on 03 9393 1333.
- Private touring is available on request.
