Two Day Great Ocean Road Nature Experience
Two Day Great Ocean Road Nature Experience
2 Days Starting and ending in Melbourne
Visiting: Great Ocean Road, Port Campbell
Tour operator:
Tour code:
NAT3
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Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 8
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Australian Natural Treasures Touring takes you on a Two Day Great Ocean Road Experience. The Great Ocean Road is a 550 kilometres round trip from Melbourne and it requires more than one day to enjoy it. As such, Natural Treasures Touring have created a range of overnight experiences for small groups staying in spectacular accommodation and eating great local food. Their relaxed pace ensures that you avoid the crowds and do not leave anything out. As a result you get a far better experience and a greater appreciation of the region, not to mention feeling more relaxed. Travelling in two relaxing days, this journey gives you the time to fully immerse in the diverse splendour of this region. In a micro group of maximum eight people explore many coastal townships, spectacular sites, interesting stories, national parks and native wildlife. Natural Treasures Touring have sourced unique and stunning accommodation, high above the Great Ocean Road looking over the Southern Ocean. Their many stories of the region are enhanced by revealing original artefacts from the 1878 Loch Ard shipwreck and written material contained in several treasure chests. This unique interpretive theme gives guests a rare insight into the region.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Great Ocean Road
Location: Great Ocean Road
Accommodation: Beacon Point Ocean View Villas or similar
Accommodation Name: Chris's Beacon Point
Meals Included: Dinner
Melbourne, Great Otway National Park & Apollo Bay Get picked up from Melbourne and depart the city. Drive along vast volcanic plains before enjoying the modern Geelong waterfront. Begin the journey on the Great Ocean Road at Torquay, making a few scenic stops along the coast. Witness eastern grey kangaroos in the wild.
As you wind along the road, learn about its history as a war memorial, and see the famous Memorial Arch. After lunch, in the picturesque seaside town of Lorne we continue down the road to spot koalas and native birds along the Kennett River.
Visit Apollo Bay before checking into our ocean view villas. Relax in a private villa with hilltop views of the Southern Ocean. Eat dinner at Chris's Beacon Point, a beautiful 'Chefs Hat” award-winning restaurant with an extensive menu that utilizes great local produce in a modern Greek-Australian way.
Day 2 : Port Campbell
Location: Port Campbell
Meals Included: Breakfast
Shipwreck Coast, Twelve Apostles & Port Campbell Eat breakfast at Bay Leaf Cafe—a local favourite—before you head into the Otway Ranges where we enjoy a rainforest walk to then on to the Shipwreck Coast. Stop at Castle Cove overlooking the Aire River Valley, and learn from your guide about the strong influence of the Aboriginal people, who have lived on the coast for thousands of years. Also learn about the dinosaurs that once roamed the area.
Admire the Twelve Apostles in the morning light—the best possible time to see these famous sea stacks—before having the chance to walk on the coastal boardwalks or treat yourself to a coastal helicopter flight. Visit the site of a 19th-century shipwreck and hear the harrowing tale of stormy seas, jagged cliffs, and watery deaths, before encountering a few original artefacts recovered from the wreck.
Eat lunch at Port Campbell—a small fishing village with a few choices between cafés and local restaurants. After lunch, drive west along a less-traveled route to see London Bridge, Bay of Islands, Bay of Martyrs, and Boat Bay before heading inland through open farmland on the way back to Melbourne, getting dropped off in the city centre in the early evening.
What's Included
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Accommodation
4 star
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Entrance Fees
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Fully Guided
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Local Taxes
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Meals – Half Board
2 course dinner and full breakfast
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Country Entry Visas
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Drinks with Meals
Alcoholic beverages
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
Not available
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Game Drives on Safari
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International Travel
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Meals – Breakfast Only
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Meals – Full Board
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Train Tickets
Mode of Transport
We use Toyota Granvia or Renault Master Van depending on the size of the group
Accommodation
Chris's Beacon Point Restaurant & Villas or Beacon Point Ocean View Villas
Subject to availability
Check out our Q&As
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes, they are.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
There is a possibility to join the tour after it has started for people who are staying in Geelong.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Our guests tend to be 60+ and whilst we take people from all parts of the world, the majority are from UK, Europe, Canada, US, New Zealand and Australia.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
We have successfully completed a Covid Ready program by the Australian Tourism Export Council
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
For any reason, if you have to change your travel date please contact us for potential reschedule the tour. You can amend or cancel tour up until 7 days before departure date.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
All our accommodation are meeting the local, state and national health and safety regulation. They are assessed by an independent organisation on a regualar bases
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
We don't normally issue any vouchers for our passengers but if you prefer to have something in writing we can always provide you with a document.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Australian Natural Treasures has been running tours since 1998
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Australian Natural Treasures Touring allows you to make 1 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 7 days before the start of the tour.
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Low Deposit
Australian Natural Treasures Touring requires a minimum deposit of 10% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 14 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of australian natural treasures touring charges.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.