Natural Treasures Great Ocean Road Guided Tours Melbourne
Australia
One Day Fly Drive Great Ocean Road
On this tour we experience extraordinary views, aboriginal
knowledge, historic goldfields and local wineries
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One Day Great Ocean Road
On this one day tour we explore the beautiful coastline of the
southern part of Australia. Beautiful sights and wine tasting are
just some of the highlights on this drive through the two states,
Victoria and South Australia. More....
Two Day Great Ocean Road
On this tour we explore at a more leisurely pace the beautiful
coastline of the southern part of Australia. Beautiful sights and
wine tasting are just some of the highlights on this drive through
the two states returning via the inland route, Victoria and South
Australia. More...
One Day Fly Drive Great Ocean Road
You are greeted at your city hotel at 9.00 am and transferred
to Essendon Airport where you are taken on a Flight over Melbourne
city then onto Cobden Airstrip. Upon arrival you are met by your
tour guide and you start your journey. En-route to Port Campbell,
our guide provides clients with an overview of the region's
attractions and history. The first stop is the 12 Apostles, where
you will learn how they were formed and about the constant
reformation of the coastline.
From here is only a short drive to Loch Ard Gorge where you will
hear the tragic story of a shipwreck and the story of the two
survivors. Artefacts from the ship itself will be passed around
while the diary notes of the 2 survivors are read out in the cave
where they sheltered.
A gourmet seafood lunch with local wines and cheeses will follow
at Port Campbell. A visit to London Bridge rock formation to hear
the story behind its collapse in 1990 will conclude the
sightseeing before returning to Cobden airstrip for your return
flight over the 12 Apostles and along the Great Ocean Road
coastline. You will be returned to back to your city hotel by 4.30
pm
One Day Great Ocean Road
After a pickup from your city hotel, we travel over the
infamous Westgate Bridge towards
Victoria’s south-west coast. We pass through Geelong, the second
largest city in Victoria, before reaching the start of the Great
Ocean Road in Torquay. Our first stop for the day is at Anglesea
where we observe wild grey kangaroos at the local golf club. Lorne
is our next stop for some morning tea and a chance to take in the
beauty of the Southern Ocean and surrounding foothills.
Not far from Lorne we introduce our first treasure chest on the
Great Ocean Road. With the use of old newspaper clippings and
photos we recall the feats of the people involved in creating the
road. Kennett River is the next stop allowing you the opportunity
to see koalas in their natural environment. Lunch is at Apollo
bay, enjoying some of the gourmet local produce.
On our way to the Twelve Apostles we pass an Aboriginal site
dating back over 5000 years and relive the struggle of two
different cultures when the white man arrived.
Dinosaur Cove is not far and also has a deep historical
significance for the region. Just 16 years ago a new species of
Dinosaur, dating back 100 million years was found here. We then
arrive at the Shipwreck Coast and visit the amazing Twelve
Apostles. Here your guide will explain their creation and constant
reformation.
Not far is Loch Ard Gorge where in 1878 there was a tragic
shipwreck. Only two people
survived and we bring the story to life handing around artifacts
from the wreck while reading their diary notes on how they managed
to survive.
We then turn for Melbourne traveling through some of Australia’s
most fertile land and the world’s third largest Volcanic plain. We
arrive back in Melbourne around 1900.
Two Day Great Ocean Road
This 2 day tour showcases the diversity of one of the best
touring roads in the world. We focus on the wildlife, history and
unique stories of region while staying in fantastic Ocean View
accommodation and sampling the fine local foods. The 2 day tour
allows our small groups to move at a relaxed pace and thoroughly
explore the region'
DAY 1
After a personalized hotel pickup we travel to Geelong, stopping
at the waterfront and the famous ‘Bollards’ at Eastern Beach. We
then travel on to Anglesea Golf Club to see wild Kangaroos roaming
around. Morning tea is taken at Lorne overlooking a very popular
surf spot. We then wind along the spectacular cliff top road
stopping for photos and stories at the most scenic spots. At the
Kennett River we get to spot wild Koalas, many sightings are
within just a few metres. We then lunch in Apollo Bay; a beachside
village with great food and safe beaches for walking or swimming.
After lunch we travel into the ‘Great Otway National Park’ and
take a walk at ‘Maits Rest’. This is a 1km rainforest walk through
some of the best native forest in Australia. This lush forest
dating back 100 million years is highly protected and has amazing
examples of Mountain Ash Eucalyptus, Tree Ferns and Myrtle Beech.
This is a truly amazing walk that is overlooked by many day tours.
The accommodation tonight is set high on a hill overlooking the
Southern Ocean near Apollo Bay. This is the perfect place to relax
and unwind before dinner at the Apollo Bay Hotel. After dinner you
will have the chance to see glowworms in the local rainforest.
DAY 2
Today starts with a continental breakfast in Apollo Bay. Our first
stop is the 12 Apostles. Here you will here of the creation and
erosion that has shaped this spectacular coastline over the past
20 million years. Helicopter rides available at own expense. The
next stop is Loch Ard Gorge, where in 1878 the ‘Loch Ard’ carrying
54 people was wrecked with only 2 survivors. We tell of Tom and
Eva’s struggle while reading their diary notes and handing around
original artifacts from the ship
Lunch is in the popular fishing village of Port Campbell. After
lunch we continue our journey to London Bridge, Bay Of Islands
Coastal Park, Boat Bay and Peterborough. These are all very scenic
limestone features and are just as spectacular as the better known
rock formations.
We return to Melbourne via an inland route travelling through
Colac and Geelong. We arrive in Melbourne around 6pm.
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