Great Ocean Road Route (Lorne - Warrnambool - Portland - Apollo Bay - Melbourne - Self Drive)
❮Great Ocean Road Route (Lorne - Warrnambool - Portland - Apollo Bay - Melbourne - Self Drive)
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This 7 night sample itinerary includes:
- Flight into and out of Melbourne
- Hotel for 1 night in Melbourne
- Rental Car for 5 days
- Hotel for 1 night in Lorne
- Hotel for 1 night in Warrnambool
- Hotel for 1 night in Portland
- Hotel for 1 night in Apollo Bay
- Hotel for 2 nights in
Driving Time
Melbourne - Lorne: 1 hr. 55 mins. approx.
Lorne - Warrnambool: 2 hrs. 5 mins.
Warrnambool - Portland: 1 hr. 20 mins. approx.
Portland - Apollo Bay: 3 hrs. 30 mins. approx.
Apollo Bay - Melbourne: 2 hrs. 35 mins. approx.
Take one of the most spectacular driving routes in the world; "The Great Ocean Road" in Australia. Combine with a Rental Car and visit; Melbourne (the cultural capital of Australia); next is Lorne (one of the first towns on the Great Ocean Road, and surfing destination); after that, Warrnambool (known for its safe, sheltered beaches, its moderate climate, its parks and gardens, and Logan's Beach where southern right whales come to give birth each year between June and September); and then, Portland (with historic buildings, beaches and Portland Bay which is ideal for boating, fishing, sailboarding and surfing). From there, drive to Apollo Bay (entry point for some of Australia's most celebrated short and multi-day walks, and is the perfect base to explore the Great Ocean Walk and surrounding Otway's rainforest). End this trip with a couple of spectacular nights, again in Melbourne before heading back home.
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Melbourne
Day 1Arrive to Melbourne
Overnight in MelbourneDay 2Departing from Melbourne
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Lorne
Day 2Arrive to Lorne
Overnight in LorneDay 3Departing from Lorne
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Warrnambool
Day 3Arrive to Warrnambool
Overnight in WarrnamboolDay 4Departing from Warrnambool
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Portland
Day 4Arrive to Portland
Overnight in PortlandDay 5Departing from Portland
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Apollo Bay
Day 5Arrive to Apollo Bay
Overnight in Apollo BayDay 6Departing from Apollo Bay
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Melbourne
Day 6Arrive to Melbourne
Overnight in MelbourneDay 7Overnight in MelbourneDay 8Departing from Melbourne
Australia
The only country that has a whole continent to itself, Australia is a major tourist destination. World-famous for its natural wonders and wide-open spaces (beaches, deserts, and 'the Outback'), Australia is ironically one of the world's most highly urbanized countries and is well known for its cosmopolitan cities, such as Sydney, Melbourne, and Canberra. If you're interested in the miracles of the water-world, don't miss the Great Barrier Reef. The Wet Tropics of Queensland comprise dense rainforests and foaming waterfalls. Rare species of animals can be seen in the famous Kakadu National Park as well as ancient aboriginal art.
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Melbourne
Melbourne is the cultural and sporting capital of Australia, filled with a vast array of attractions including a mix of Victorian and contemporary architecture with edgy street art, beautiful tree line streets and hidden alleyways with food and shopping arcades. The surrounding areas of Victoria are truly magnificent boasting a dramatic cliff lined coast, National Parks, Yarra Valley wineries and the Great Ocean Road. Visit Melbourne for world class sports events, festivals and its captivating gold rush past.
Explore the Queen Victoria Market, Federation Square, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Shrine of Remembrance, National Gallery of Victoria, Royal Botanic Gardens, St. Paul's Cathedral, Eureka Skydeck, Dandenong Ranges, Degraves Street, City Circle Tram, Phillip Island, Flinders Street Station, Puffing Billy, Yarra Valley Wineries and so much more! -
Lorne
Lorne is located along one of Australia's most scenic coastal routes, the Great Ocean Road. It's one of the first towns on the Great Ocean Road and a popular destination for surfing, pier fishing, swimming, and camping.
Discover and visit The Great Ocean Road, Qdos ARTS, Teddy's Lookout, St. George River, Angahook Lorne State Park, Erskine Falls and so much more. -
Warrnambool
Warrnambool is a city along the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia. Its main beach, the sandy Bathing Beach, runs in front of vast Lake Pertobe Adventure Park. The nearby Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village explores the area's seafaring history through a large shipwreck collection. Thunder Point Coastal Reserve, with its rocky ocean scenery, encompasses Shelly Beach. East is Logans Beach Whale Watching Platform.
Visit and explore the Tower Hill State, Botanical Gardens, Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve, Middle Island, Logans Beach Road, Hopkins Falls and much more. -
Portland
Portland is rich in history and enjoys links with significant personalities including the pioneering Henty brothers and William Dutton, explorer Major Mitchell, Arctic explorer Sir John Franklin, mariner and harbour master James Fawthrop, reformer Vida Goldstein, acclaimed World War II photographer Damien Parer and Mary MacKillop. When Victoria commemorated its centenary in 1934, Portland led of the state's celebrations.
Discover the Portland Cable Trams Depot Museum, Portland Powerhouse Motor and Car Museum, Portland Botanical Gardens, Portland Maritime Discovery Center, Henty Park and much more. -
Apollo Bay
Apollo Bay is a beachside village embraced by rolling hills. Home to the Great Otway National Park and reached by the Great Ocean Road, this is a great location for exploring the coastline and the rainforests with hidden waterfalls, streams and fireflies. Apollo Bay is the entry point to Australia's most celebrated short and multi-day walks and a place to discover the majesty of the forest in contrast to the magnitude of the ocean.
Visit and discover the Great Otway National Park, Cape Otway Lightstation, Marengo Reefs Marine Sanctuary, and so much more. -
Melbourne
Melbourne is the cultural and sporting capital of Australia, filled with a vast array of attractions including a mix of Victorian and contemporary architecture with edgy street art, beautiful tree line streets and hidden alleyways with food and shopping arcades. The surrounding areas of Victoria are truly magnificent boasting a dramatic cliff lined coast, National Parks, Yarra Valley wineries and the Great Ocean Road. Visit Melbourne for world class sports events, festivals and its captivating gold rush past.
Explore the Queen Victoria Market, Federation Square, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Shrine of Remembrance, National Gallery of Victoria, Royal Botanic Gardens, St. Paul's Cathedral, Eureka Skydeck, Dandenong Ranges, Degraves Street, City Circle Tram, Phillip Island, Flinders Street Station, Puffing Billy, Yarra Valley Wineries and so much more!
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Explore the Queen Victoria Market, Federation Square, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Shrine of Remembrance, National Gallery of Victoria, Royal Botanic Gardens, St. Paul's Cathedral, Eureka Skydeck, Dandenong Ranges, Degraves Street, City Circle Tram, Phillip Island, Flinders Street Station, Puffing Billy, Yarra Valley Wineries and so much more!
Discover and visit The Great Ocean Road, Qdos ARTS, Teddy's Lookout, St. George River, Angahook Lorne State Park, Erskine Falls and so much more.
Visit and explore the Tower Hill State, Botanical Gardens, Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve, Middle Island, Logans Beach Road, Hopkins Falls and much more.
Discover the Portland Cable Trams Depot Museum, Portland Powerhouse Motor and Car Museum, Portland Botanical Gardens, Portland Maritime Discovery Center, Henty Park and much more.
Visit and discover the Great Otway National Park, Cape Otway Lightstation, Marengo Reefs Marine Sanctuary, and so much more.
Explore the Queen Victoria Market, Federation Square, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Shrine of Remembrance, National Gallery of Victoria, Royal Botanic Gardens, St. Paul's Cathedral, Eureka Skydeck, Dandenong Ranges, Degraves Street, City Circle Tram, Phillip Island, Flinders Street Station, Puffing Billy, Yarra Valley Wineries and so much more!