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Two Days: Great Ocean Road, Twelve Apostles & Warrnambool
Highlights
Day 1
Pickup in Melbourne at 7 am
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Split Point Lighthouse (Aireys Inlet)
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Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch
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Lorne, the seaside town
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Cape Patton Lookout
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Lunch break in Apollo Bay
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Twelve Apostles
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Loch Ard Gorge
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The Island Archway and The Razorback
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London Bridge
Drop-off at your Warrnambool Hotel at 5 pm
Day 2
Pickup from Warrnambool at 8 am
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Grotto
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Bay of Islands
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Breakwater Rock Pier
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Merri River
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Thunder Point Lookout
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Port Fairy
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Koala spotting at Tower Hill Reserve
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Hopkins Falls
Return to Melbourne at 7 pm
Tour Details


Anglesea
Anglesea, a coastal town 110 km from Melbourne, is a must-visit on the Great Ocean Road tour. Famous for its surfing spots, it is vibrant with visitors during summer.
This is where the tour really begins.


Split Point Lighthouse
Built in 1891, this lighthouse stands 34 meters tall and 66 meters above sea level, guiding ships along the Shipwreck Coast. Initially operated manually with coded communication, it was automated in 1919 and electrified in 1972.


Memorial Arch
A historic gantry marks the start of the Great Ocean Road, built by returned soldiers (1919–1932) to honour those lost in WWI. Spanning 250 km, it’s one of the world’s longest war memorials.


Lorne Coastal Town
Lorne, a scenic coastal town set on a sheltered bay, was named after Captain Louttit, who anchored here in 1841.
It perfectly blends natural beauty and seaside charm, drawing visitors year-round.


Cape Patton Lookout
Along the Great Ocean Road, Cape Patton Lookout is one of the must-visit spots where you can capture breathtaking photos of the rugged coastline, rolling hills, and surrounding countryside.


Apollo Bay
Lunchtime! This charming town offers plenty of cafes and restaurants, with options ranging from simple sandwiches to delicious fish and chips, along with Chinese dining options.
After lunch, take a stroll through the town's park and along the beach to enjoy the surroundings.


Twelve Apostles
You can't visit the Great Ocean Road without seeing the Twelve Apostles — one of the most iconic and must-see attractions. Witness the stunning limestone stacks that have shaped the breathtaking coastal landscape.


Loch Ard Gorge
We continue along this stunning coastline, discovering the Historic Shipwreck Trail. This area is renowned for its limestone and sandstone rock formations, similar to the 12 Apostles.
Note: Temporarily closed due to cliff instability.


The Island Archway
The soft limestone rock of this coast began forming around 10-20 million years ago, when this coastline was submerged. The varying hardness of rock layers was created from marine animal skeletal remains. This coastline is always changing and reshaping over time.


The Razorback
The Razorback is a unique rock formation, whose name comes from its jagged and narrow edge, which has formed after millions of years of erosion.


London Bridge
The two-bridge rock formation was formed over hundreds of years as weaker layers at the base were eroded by wind and strong waves. Before 1990, London Bridge was a double-spanning arch connecting to the mainland.


The Grotto
Continue to explore the hidden gem along the Great Ocean Road - Grotto. The Grotto is one of Victoria’s most unique rock formations. It features distinct geological elements, combining a cave, sink-hole and archway all into one. This is a result of hundreds of years of crashing waves and high winds eroding the limestone cliffs.


Bay of islands
The view can stretch out across more than 30 kilometres between Peterborough and Warrnambool, it offers an amazing ocean view and a collection of fascinating geological features. The parkland is still owned by the Aboriginal people who have lived here for centuries.


Breakwater Rock Pier
The breakwater is a massive concrete structure that was built in the late 19th century, and provides a lookout of the Pacific Ocean without walking to the beach.


Merri River
The Merri River is a perennial river of the Glenelg Hopkins catchment. Fishing is popular in this stream, with the most common species being southern black bream, brown trout and Australian salmon.


Thunder Point Lookout
Make your way over the river via the footbridge which will lead you to the Thunder point coastal reserve. It is an area characterised by weathered sandstone cliffs, sculpted into tiny bays, inlets and rock pools.

