Meet your local tour guide and depart Melbourne at around 11:00 am.

Pass by and learn a little about Victoria’s second-largest city, Geelong, as you make your way down towards the Surf Coast, with its enchanting beachside towns and powerful swells.

Make a brief stop at the town of Anglesea for a chance to walk alongside the beautiful Anglesea River before continuing on the scenic journey along the Great Ocean Road.

Absorb some truly amazing coastal scenery, with new views being revealed around every bend.

Make plenty of scenic stops, including, of course, a photo opportunity at the Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch at Eastern View.

Visit the town of Lorne after a short trip. Home of the largest organised ocean swim competition called the “Pier to Pub” swim.

Have a nice lunch in Lorne. All this while enjoying the fantastic view of the coastline of the Great Ocean Road.

Make a brief side trip at the township of Kennet River into the sweetly-scented eucalyptus forest to locate some of the local koalas in their native habitat. 

Travel onwards through the Otway Ranges to the Shipwreck Coast and the iconic rock formations of the Port Campbell National Park.

Continue to the first stop at the stunning Loch Ard Gorge, where 52 lives were lost & only 2 souls survived the wreck of the Loch Ard in 1878. Your guide will recount the legend of the Loch Ard, bringing the gorge to life in a way you never imagined.

Take time to explore and see more rock formations, including the Razorback, the Dumpling Pots & the delightful Island Archway.

Proceed to the next destination of Gibson Steps, where you have the opportunity to descend the steps to Gibson’s Beach below. This beach is renowned for its powerful swells and offers visitors an unforgettable view of the two enormous limestones stacks known as “Gog & Magog”.

Visit the township of Princetown for an opportunity to purchase dinner (own expense). 

Make your way from Princetown to the final sightseeing destination as the sun approaches the horizon. You’ll be awestruck by the majestic monoliths of the Twelve Apostles.

Enjoy a genuine spectacle watching the colours of the sky & the land transform in the evening light.

Reflect on a fantastic day on the homeward journey before enjoying a stunning view of the illuminated city as you again cross the Westgate Bridge on the approach to Melbourne.

Drop off right back to your inner city accommodation, and you’ll remember this day as a true highlight of your Australian holiday.