Great Ocean Road (M4)

Tour Details

Operator

APT - Australian Pacific Touring

Destinations

Great Ocean Road, Torquay, Lorne and Apollo Bay

Departs From

Federation Square, Flinders and Russell Sts

Tour Description

• Travel by the city of Geelong
and Corio Bay
• Pass world famous Bells Beach,
home to World Surfing Championships
• View the popular coastal townships of
Torquay and Lorne – a surfer’s haven
and retreat.
• Arrive at Lorne mid morning to allow
overnight guests to disembark or return
aboard to continue touring
• See many fern filled gullies and river
inlets on your journey
• Tour the length of the Great Ocean Road
passing towering limestone cliffs, sweeping
white beaches and stunning forest scenery
• Inspect the fascinating Twelve Apostles
Information Centre
• Take an optional helicopter flight over
the dramatic shipwreck coast (M4+H)
• See the amazing Twelve Apostles –
limestone stacks rising dramatically
from the Southern Ocean, an amazing
photo opportunity.
• Walk along the boardwalk and enjoy
the scenery from various viewing platforms
• Be swept away by the romantic and tragic
story of love and lives lost aboard the
Loch Ard
• Marvel at Loch Ard Gorge where millions
of years of erosion have sculpted these
incredible landmarks
• Visit Port Campbell, a charming fishing
village and summer holiday resort
• Discover the tragic history of over 50 ships
wrecked along this rugged coastline as
your Driver/Guide tells you the stories
• Continue beyond Port Campbell
to the remnants of London Bridge.
• Don’t forget extra camera batteries
as we embark on a number of great
photo locations including Razorback
and Island Arch
• Truly one of the world’s great scenic
coastal drives
• Witness the fabulous spectacle of massive
natural erosion
• Contrast abounds between rugged coast
and verdant rainforest living side by side
• See the spectacular night lights of Melbourne
as you cross the West Gate Bridge
• Many stunning photographic opportunities
• Return to Melbourne having
an unforgettable day.