Melbourne Trip Overview
This is the ultimate package! Visit the Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island & Wilsons Promontory in just three days. Coupled with overnight stays at fantastic locations, this is a must-do tour for any wildlife & nature lover visiting Victoria.
You will be able to experience the true diversity of Victoria including an abundance of native wildlife, beautiful coastal views, stunning beaches, temperate rainforest, mountainous ranges & geographical wonders.
This tour provides highlights of the very best to see within Victoria’s top tourist destinations, the Great Ocean Road & Phillip Island. But we have also chosen to journey onward to Wilsons Promontory, the hidden gem of our great state. With low visitation numbers and vast, untouched nature, Wilsons Prom will make you feel as though you are visiting an area which has never been explored!
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Melbourne, Australia
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
This is the ultimate package! Visit the Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island & Wilsons Promontory in just three days. Coupled with overnight stays at fantastic locations, this is a must-do tour for any wildlife & nature lover visiting Victoria.
You will be able to experience the true diversity of Victoria including an abundance of native wildlife, beautiful coastal views, stunning beaches, temperate rainforest, mountainous ranges & geographical wonders.
This tour provides highlights of the very best to see within Victoria’s top tourist destinations, the Great Ocean Road & Phillip Island. But we have also chosen to journey onward to Wilsons Promontory, the hidden gem of our great state. With low visitation numbers and vast, untouched nature, Wilsons Prom will make you feel as though you are visiting an area which has never been explored!
Itinerary
Day 1: Great Ocean Road
Stop At: Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road, Port Campbell, Victoria 3269 Australia
Take in the world famous 12 Apostles at the Port Campbell National Park. Our guide will even make time for you to descend down to Gibson’s Beach and view the Apostles from the sand.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Loch Ard Gorge, Great Ocean Road Port Campbell National Park, Victoria 3269 Australia
Learn the tale the famous shipwreck and marvel at this stunning inlet.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Mait’s Rest, 17km west of Apollo Bay, Apollo Bay, Victoria Australia
Take a gentle stroll through the towering trees and ancient ferns at Mait’s Rest. This tranquil nature walk is located within the Great Otway National Park, an area of dense temperate rainforest.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kennett River, Kennett River, Victoria
See if you can spot the local colony of wild Koalas munching on eucalyptus leaves high up in the tree tops at Kennett River.
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 famous Memorial Arch, dedicated to those who helped build Australia’s most famous coastal road.
Duration: 5 minutes
Meals included:
• Dinner: Dinner is provided at your accommodation
Accommodation included: Accommodation as booked at the multi-award winning Big4 Beacon Resort
Day 2: Mornington Peninsula & Phillip Island
Stop At: Searoad Ferries, 1 Wharf St E, Queenscliff VIC 3225, Australia
Enjoy a 45 minute ferry journey from Queenscliff to Sorrento. Keep your eye out for the dolphins which can often be seen swimming along side the ferry!
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Sorrento, Sorrento, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria
Take a break in the seaside town of Sorrento for lunch. Find out why this area is such a popular local holidaying spot with its gorgeous beaches and relaxed vibes.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, 550 Tyabb-Tooradin Rd, Pearcedale, Victoria 3912 Australia
Come face-to-face with some of Australia’s most well-know species including Kangaroos, Wallabies, Koalas, Wombats and Tasmanian Devils. You can even get close to cute little Wallabies and friendly Kangaroos!
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: The Nobbies Centre, 1320 Ventnor Rd, Summerlands, Phillip Island, Victoria 3922 Australia
Soak up panoramic coastal views at The Nobbies clifftop boardwalks. You might even be able to spot a seal or two.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Phillip Island Nature Parks – Penguin Parade, 1019 Ventnor Rd Summerlannds Estate, Summerlands, Phillip Island, Victoria 3922 Australia
As dusk falls, watch as hundreds of Little Penguins waddle up Summerland Beach to their nesting grounds. You will have plenty of time to wander around the park and enjoy the brand new visitors centre.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast is provided at your accommodation
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at either The Island Accommodation (shared) or Phillip Island Apartments (private).
Day 3: Wilsons Promontory
Stop At: Squeaky Beach, Wilsons Promontory Road, Wilsons Promontory National Park, Victoria 3960 Australia
Visit one of Australia’s most internationally recognised beaches, famous for its pristine white sands and ‘squeak’ as you wander its length.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Wilsons Promontory National Park, Wilsons Promontory National Park, Gippsland, Victoria
Partake in a guided light/medium grade hike to the summit of Mount Bishop where you will experience stunning views across Wilsons Prom. Or, if this sounds a little challenging, enjoy a gentler walk through Lily Pilly Rainforest.
You will also be taken on a guided nature & wildlife walk at the old airfield.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Tidal River, Wilsons Promontory VIC 3960, Australia
Hear about the history of Tidal River and Wilsons Promontory as you break for lunch.
Duration: 45 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
