10-Hour Great Ocean Road Tour with Secret Beaches and Otway Wildlife

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Surf City shopping with insider access and discounts
• 02 Spectacular views of surfers at Bells Beach from a secret platform
• 03 Explore Great Otway National Park for hidden waterfalls and wildlife
• 04 Spot hidden kangaroos and koalas along the route
• 05 Enjoy lunch in the scenic coastal town of Lorne

Embark on a 10-hour Great Ocean Road adventure from Melbourne, travelling through Torquay, Bells Beach, Fairhaven, Lorne, and Kennet River. Browse Surf City surf shops with insider access and discounts, watch surfers from a secret platform at Bells Beach, and explore Great Otway National Park in search of a waterfall. Along the way, look out for hidden kangaroos and koalas, enjoy time in the scenic coastal town of Lorne, and take in classic stops such as the Memorial Arch and Teddy's Lookout. An optional treat at Dooley's Ice-cream parlour in Apollo Bay is also available.

Check out the beautiful beaches of Torquay, watch the surfers at Bells Beach from my secret platform, take a walk at my secret beach where I grew up, and continue on to Fairhaven and Lorne.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Hervey Bay, Melbourne, Geelong, Great Otway National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Great Ocean Road, Surf Coast and Otway Wildlife Adventure

• Pick-up is at the car park, 103 Beach Street, Port Melbourne, next to the Beacon Cove Tram/Light Rail Stop #129 for tram 109 from the city. Alternatively, pick-up spots along Beach Road between Brighton and Port Melbourne, such as St Kilda, can be arranged in advance. Drive over the West Gate Bridge, past Geelong, to Torquay, where you will visit the famous Surf City surf shops and gain insider access and discounts.
• Check out the beautiful beaches of Torquay, watch the surfers at Bells Beach from my secret platform, take a walk at my secret beach where I grew up, and continue on to Fairhaven and Lorne. Stop for a quick photo at the Memorial Arch and drop in at Teddy's Lookout. Explore Great Otway National Park and find a waterfall. Look for hidden kangaroos and koalas, then take a break for a coffee or visit a local cafe on the way. Lunch is at Lorne before turning around at Kennet River for the return to Melbourne.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Host/guide Pete
• Transport in my VW Multivan Special Edition 7-seater
• Stories

What's Not Included

• Lunch
• Snacks
• Any additional costs

What to bring

• Water
• Camera
• Towel
• Warm jumper, sweater, or hoodie
• Rain jacket
• Comfy footwear
• Cap or hat

Know before you go

• Some walking is involved, but nothing too strenuous.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

St. Paul's Cathedral, Flinders Street, Melbourne City of Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Tour start

Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.