Description
Starts: Melbourne VIC, Australia
Ends: Melbourne VIC, Australia
OPERATES: Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat (Oct-Mar)
DEPARTS: from Melbourne 11:30am
RETURNS: to Melbourne 00:00 midnight
TOUR DURATION: 12 Hours
MAIN PICKUP LOCATION & TIME: Immigration Museum – 400 Flinders St, corner Market St, Melbourne @ 11:30am.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Be romanced by the twilight hour of Sunset at the 12 Apostles
- Indulge at the Great Ocean Road & Chocolaterie & Ice-Creamery
- Drive the world Heritage Listed Great Ocean Road after the masses
- Travel through the Great Otway National Park region
- Historic Memorial Arch for the perfect photo opportunity
- Spot Australian wildlife as you pass through Coastal Township
ITINERARY:
See the amazing Shipwreck Coast at Sunset! Enjoy one of the world’s most spectacular coastal drives and finish the day watching the sunset behind the 12 Apostles! Leaving Melbourne around lunchtime, we follow the Great Ocean Road Sunset Tour alongside some of southern Australia’s most beautiful surf beaches, with awesome photo opportunities and Australian wildlife encounters. Visiting the stunning Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery, where we enjoy the delicious complimentary chocolate samples.
We then follow the twists and turns of the breath-taking Great Ocean Road enjoying spectacular coastal photo opportunities. Stop off to search for native wildlife before traveling onto the seaside town of Apollo Bay. You will have time to purchase lunch before we continue the journey. Driving through rolling hills of the Otway National Park, we head towards Port Campbell National Park and hear some of the tragic tales about the shipwreck coast and view remarkable rock formations at Loch Ard Gorge.
The final stop of the day is the awe-inspiring 12 Apostles to watch the sun sinking behind these stunning rock formations. En route back to Melbourne we stop off at the township of Colac for dinner (not included). Driving Distance: 530km.
INCLUSIONS:
- Free chocolate tasting
- National Park entry fees
- Australian wildlife sightings, in the wild!
- On board wifi & water refill station
- Experienced driver guide
- Air-conditioned mini-coach travel
- Comprehensive tour commentary
- Select inner city pick up and drop off points
- Audio translation available in 10 languages
EXCLUSIONS:
- Any meals not indicated
- Personal expenses
WHAT TO BRING:
Water bottle (1L), small day bag 5-7kg, sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable walking shoes, warm clothing, hat, camera, money for dinner and a sense of adventure!
CHILD POLICY:
Child fare prices apply from 0 to 12 years old. Infants aged 0 to 4 are not permitted to travel on adult laps and must be safely restrained within a child protective seat. Infant protective seats are free of charge and must be requested at time of booking.
Terms & Conditions
Only hand luggage is allowed on day trips. With the 3 and 4-day tours we request that you keep your luggage to a maximum of 15 kgs in a backpack or soft overnight bag.
In addition to WTC’s terms and conditions; Autopia Tours / Wildlife Tours Cancellation Policy: Cancellations within 1 days of the start date incur a 100% fee. Between 1 and 3 days incur a 50% fee.Between 3 and 28 days incur a 25% fee. https://autopiatours.com.au/project/booking-terms-and-conditions/