Melbourne Trip Overview
Soak up the natural beauty of Australia’s coast as you spend two days visiting the highlights of the Great Ocean Road, Mornington Peninsula and Phillip Island. Traveling to some of southern Australia’s most iconic destinations — including the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, the Otway Ranges and the Penguin Parade on Phillip Island — you’ll discover Victoria’s breathtaking coastline and make stops for wildlife viewing, visits to small towns and walks in scenic locations along the route.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Melbourne, Australia
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Overnight Tours
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Soak up the natural beauty of Australia’s coast as you spend two days visiting the highlights of the Great Ocean Road, Mornington Peninsula and Phillip Island. Traveling to some of southern Australia’s most iconic destinations — including the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, the Otway Ranges and the Penguin Parade on Phillip Island — you’ll discover Victoria’s breathtaking coastline and make stops for wildlife viewing, visits to small towns and walks in scenic locations along the route.
Itinerary
Day 1: The Great Ocean Road
Stop At: Loch Ard Gorge, Great Ocean Road Port Campbell National Park, Victoria 3269 Australia
Hear the tragic story of the shipwreck at Loch Ard Gorge.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Port Campbell, Port Campbell, Victoria
Take a lunch break (own expense) in the seaside town of Port Campbell before commencing on to the 12 Apostles.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Twelve Apostles, Victoria, Australia
View these magnificent structures from the clifftop board walks just outside the Visitors Centre. With so many photo opportunities available, be sure to bring a fully charged camera!
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Mait’s Rest, 17km west of Apollo Bay, Apollo Bay, Victoria Australia
Enjoy a gentle rainforest walk through the Great Otway National Park. Marvel at the huge, ancient trees and ferns which make up the vast majority of this cool-temperate rainforest. With a bit of luck, you might even spot some local wildlife!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kennett River, Kennett River, Victoria
Search the treetops for our local colony of furry friends, Koalas! A wild group of these cute creatures reside here, giving you the rare opportunity to observe Koalas in their natural habitat.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway, Great Ocean Rd 689/721 Great Ocean Rd, Lorne, Victoria Australia
Snap a photo of the official memorial to the return service soldiers who constructed Australia’s most famous road.
Duration: 5 minutes
Meals included:
• Dinner: Dinner at Beacon Resort Queenscliff.
Accommodation included: Accommodation is at the multi award winning Beacon Resort Queenscliff.
Day 2: Mornington Peninsula & Penguin Parade
Stop At: Searoad Ferries, 1 Wharf St E, Queenscliff VIC 3225, Australia
Catch the morning ferry from picturesque Queenscliff to Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, 550 Tyabb-Tooradin Rd, Pearcedale, Victoria 3912 Australia
See many famous Australian animals including Koalas, Wombats, Emus and Dingoes.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: The Nobbies Centre, 1320 Ventnor Rd, Summerlands, Phillip Island, Victoria 3922 Australia
Take in the rugged coast of Phillip Island as you try and spot the local residents, Australian Fur Seals, as they laze on the rocks offshore.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Phillip Island Nature Parks – Penguin Parade, 1019 Ventnor Rd Summerlannds Estate, Summerlands, Phillip Island, Victoria 3922 Australia
Experience the nightly phenomenon as colonies of Little Penguins emerge from the surf and waddle up the beach to their nesting grounds. We also give you plenty of time to enjoy the visitors centre.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at Beacon Resort, giving you a relaxed start to the day and chance to enjoy the resorts fantastic facilities.
No accommodation included on this day.
