Depart Melbourne by 0800 from your Melbourne hotel of choice and head over West Gate Bridge and discover rural Victoria. We pass Geelong, second largest city in Victoria, before we continue our way to Torquay where Great Ocean Road starts. Our first stop for the day will be in Lorne where we have a cup of coffee and enjoy the scenery of Southern Ocean and the beautiful surroundings.

A short distance out of Lorne, we stop for our first 'treasure chest' and reveal the story behind the making of the Great Ocean Road.

Further along, at Kennet River, we take a detour and look for Koalas in their natural environment. We arrive at the township of Apollo Bay for lunch at 12:30 pm.

After lunch, we continue our drive through the majestic Otway National Park to Aire River valley. Here we discover an Aboriginal site dating back over 5,000 years. The second 'treasure chest' introduces visitors to the rich Aboriginal heritage of the region and the early contact period with European settlers.

Adjoining this site is Castle Cove, where we will learn about the discovery of ancient Dinosaur fossils.

Journeying along what is known as the Shipwreck Coast, we visit the famous Twelve Apostles, where you will hear of their creation and the continued reformation of the region.

A short drive further along the Great Ocean Road takes us to Loch Ard Gorge, where the tragic story of the Loch Ard shipwreck will be brought to life for you, with extracts read out from the journal of the two survivors and original artifacts from the shipwreck handed around.

Return to Melbourne via the inland route, dropping-off clients by 1930.

What's included in the tour?
Travel via a deluxe Toyota Tarago
Personal service of an expert guide.
Lunch at Cafe in Apollo Bay
Souvenir guide-book on the Great Ocean Road
Morning / afternoon tea.