Great Ocean Road Melbourne Tour

Our journey begins as we depart Melbourne, travelling towards the Surf Coast. We’ll pass through charming coastal communities like Anglesea, Lorne, and Airey’s Inlet. There will be a pause for morning tea, an opportunity to inhale the refreshing ocean breeze and observe surfers braving the waves. Discover the reasons behind the area’s excellent surfing conditions and the necessity of wetsuits due to its closeness to Antarctica. 

Continuing along the Great Ocean Road, we ascend into the verdant hills of the Great Otway National Park. Our route takes us past immense Eucalyptus trees until we reach an area of Cool, Temperate Rainforest.

The change in landscape is striking as we stroll among tree ferns and admire the Myrtle Beech trees, ancient relics from when Australia was part of the supercontinent Gondwanaland. These trees offer ample shade and are a highlight of our walk. After enjoying the refreshing air, we embark on a soothing drive towards the dramatic Shipwreck Coast. 

Further exploration in the National Park leads us to Loch Ard Gorge, a well-known Australian shipwreck site. Here, we’ll share the thrilling story of Tom and Eva and then descend to the beach to explore the caves. This area is also known for its striking rock formations, including the Island Archway, Razorback, and the ‘Salt and Pepper Shakers.’ 

Concluding our day of discovery, we bid farewell to the Great Ocean Road and headed inland towards Melbourne. Our route passes through farmlands and reaches the town of Colac. Here, you can have a quick dinner (at the guests’ expense) before we complete our journey, arriving in Melbourne around 8:30 pm.