[UP TO 15% OFF]Great Ocean Road Day Tour | Melbourne

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— What You Can Expect —

This Great Ocean Road trip will first take you through Melbourne's busy main transportation hub - the West Gate Bridge, providing a panoramic view of Port Phillip Bay. Pass through the surfing paradise of Torquay and Anglesea, where the scenery changes from magnificent ocean views to green countryside, and then through the charming town of Lorne and the crescent-shaped Apollo Bay.

Around noon, the guide will assist in arranging lunch (at your expense) or recommend dining areas. Here, we'll stop along the Great Ocean Road to admire and learn about the remarkable history of this magnificent highway before arriving at the most famous spot on the Great Ocean Road - the Twelve Apostles. These majestic rocks standing along the coastline showcase nature's incredible work and human imagination. If time permits, you can opt for a helicopter ride for a magnificent aerial view of the Twelve Apostles.

After marveling at the magnificent scenery, continue to Loch Ard Gorge for a brief rest before returning to Melbourne, concluding the day's journey.

• Great Ocean Road

Located in the western part of Melbourne, the Great Ocean Road is one of Australia's most famous natural landscapes. Travelling along this road, you'll witness stunning coastal scenery, navigate through unique rock formations, and pass by charming Victorian towns and seaside fishing ports. Prepare for an exciting journey and savor nature's spectacular feast.

• Twelve Apostles

The Twelve Apostles are a collection of rock formations rising majestically from the Southern Ocean, a significant Port Campbell National Park landmark. These rock formations were originally limestone cliffs, eroded over millions of years to become the remnants we see today. The rugged Southern Ocean waves and strong sea winds gradually eroded the softer limestone, creating caves within the cliffs. These caves eventually collapsed, stacking stones up to 45 meters high, standing separate from the coastline.

• Apollo Bay

Situated on the southern coast of Victoria, this bay boasts a beautiful crescent shape and was once a whaling station in the 1930s, now a renowned surfing and tourist destination.

• Loch Ard Gorge

Also known as the Six Gorges, Loch Ard Gorge is named after a British immigrant ship named Loch Ard that shipwrecked on its way to Melbourne. In remembrance of the victims, a graveyard was built, and the place was named Loch Ard. Loch Ard Gorge is about 2 kilometers away from the Twelve Apostles, allowing visitors to view the rock formations up close and descend to the beach along the gorge steps for a leisurely stroll.

－ Tour Information －

• Day tour meeting time: Please check the actual departure time here after 5:00 pm one day before departure. Please arrive 15 minutes earlier.
  ** The guide will inform the actual meeting time via email or text on the evening before the departure. Travelers should check their email inboxes and phone messages for the latest information received the night before the tour
• Meeting point:
  • Box Hill - 906 Whitehorse Road (Bus Stop)
  • City - No.108 Little Bourke Street
• Duration of the tour: 10-11 hours (depending on the day's traffic conditions)
• Return time: Arrive at the city center between 7:30–8:30 pm (the actual time is subject to the day's traffic conditions; travelers are advised to avoid scheduling other activities afterwards in case there's any delay)
• Vehicle type: The size and type of the vehicle used for the day's tour will be adjusted based on the actual number of participants. The maximum number of participants is 50.

－ Important Information －

• Please note that in the event of road maintenance, marathons, cycling events, etc., inland roads will be used as alternative routes.  We apologize in advance for any inconvenience caused.
• Please note that due to longer distances between attractions, the itinerary is tightly scheduled
• The tour will be conducted by a Mandarin-speaking driver-guide. While en route, the driver will provide brief introductions to each attraction. To allow more free time for sightseeing, the guide will not accompany visitors off the vehicle
• According to local laws, if the vehicle has more than 12 seats, children under 2 years old are not required to use a car seat. If you plan to bring a car seat or stroller, please specify the quantity and size in the remarks column for the driver's arrangements. Without prior notice, there might be no space available on the day, and the driver reserves the right to refuse passengers boarding. If a child is seated in a regular seat, accompanying adults must assist in securing the child's seat belt and take responsibility for any accidents
• The behavior of wild animals is unpredictable, and sightings are based on luck. Additionally, it's not recommended to feed wild animals due to considerations for their self-preservation and defence mechanisms
• For safety reasons, each passenger must be seated. Infants under 2 years old won't be charged for admission but will still need to pay a basic fare for occupying a seat. Please specify the number and ages of children in the remarks column

－ Redemption Information －

• Please present the e-voucher
• Please check the departure notice by 5:00 pm the day before the tour:
https://www.qqqq.com.au/pretourinfo
• A guide tip of A$5/per person is required at the end of the tour