1 Day Great Ocean Road - Private Tour - NAT1P
Australian Natural Treasures Touring - Melbourne
Cost: |
A$1480 (2 Passengers) |
Duration:
11 hours.
Departure Days:
Daily except 25DEC, 31DEC.
Departure Time:
07:45am.
Departure Point:
Melbourne CBD hotels only or outside Vibe Savoy Hotel Melbourne, 630 Lt Collins Street.
Pickup:
Melbourne city accommodation.
Dropoff:
Melbourne city accommodation.
Meals:
- Morning tea.
- Lunch.
On Request
Cost: |
A$1480 (2 Passengers) |
Inclusions:
- Hotel transfers.
- Exclusive private touring.
- Expert guide.
- Travel in a deluxe vehicle.
- View the Twelve Apostles.
- Visit Loch Ard Gorge.
Itinerary:
Valid for 01APR23-31MAR25:
Discover the famous Great Ocean Road on a daylong journey winding along coastal roads, viewing wildlife and eating fabulous food. After a pickup from your city hotel, you travel over the infamous Westgate Bridge towards Victoria’s south-west coast. Pass through Geelong, the second largest city in Victoria, before reaching the start of the Great Ocean Road in Torquay. The first stop for the day is at Anglesea where you observe wild grey kangaroos at the local golf club. Lorne is the next stop for some morning tea and a chance to take in the beauty of the Southern Ocean and surrounding foothills. While winding along this cliff-hugging road your guide show you many scenic lookouts and introduce you to the stories behind its creation. A stop at Kennett River allows you the opportunity to see koalas in their natural environment as well as many colourful native birds. Lunch brings us to the seaside village of Apollo Bay to enjoying some of the gourmet local produce. On the way through the Otway Ranges you make a stop to enjoy a walk through a cool temperate rainforest gully. This forest dates back millions of years to the times that dinosaurs wandered this region. In 1987, a new species of Dinosaur called Leaellynasuara, dating back 100 million years was found on the coastline at Rotten Point. There is also evidence of Aboriginal tribes living of the land in the form of shell middens dating back over 10,000 years. Learn some of the history, culture and conflict that have a resonance with the battles of native peoples worldwide. You arrive at the Shipwreck Coast and visit the Icons of the Twelve Apostles. Here your guide will explain their creation and constant reformation while you get photos and even take a helicopter ride. You then visit ‘Loch Ard Gorge’, the site of the most famous 19th century Australian shipwreck. You retell the entire story from the calm voyage, the tragic wreck, the courageous survivors and their ultimate fate. While hearing the tale you will be able to see and hold some original artifacts, photos and documents from the ‘Loch Ard’ contained in our treasure chests. You then turn for Melbourne traveling through some of Australia’s most fertile land and the world’s third largest Volcanic plain. Tour concludes at approximately 07:00pm.
Child Policy:
Valid for 01APR23-31MAR25:
Child: 0-12 years inclusive - child rates apply.
Important Information:
Valid for 01APR23-31MAR25:
Reconfirmation:
- Please reconfirm booking at least 24 hours prior to scheduled departure on 0409650886 (Jeremy), 0418270438 (Pierre) or 1300 35 33 35 (within Australia).
Itinerary:
- Itinerary is subject to change and may be altered as necessary.
COVID Safe Plan:
- The organization has implemented a COVID safe plan by introducing new systems, approaches and procedures to deal with the Coronavirus. These new COVID Plans aligns with all national, state and local government directives and legislation as well as the World Travel and Tourism Council's global protocols. Please contact Australian Natural Treasures Touring for the COVID SAFE GUIDELINES. The guests are required to check in before boarding via a QR code located on each vehicle, for contact tracing purposes.
On Request
