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Home > Australia > Melbourne | Apollo Bay | Lorne | Torquay | Warrnambool | Portland
Australia

Great Ocean Road Trip (Self Drive)

9 to 13+ Nights from $2,149*
* This sample price: priced within the past 7 days for arrival on 6/2/2023, departure from Los Angeles LAX (CA), US. Choose your own departure city and dates.

This 9 night sample itinerary includes:

  • Flight into and out of Melbourne
  • Hotel for 2 nights in Melbourne
  • Rental Car for 6 days
  • Hotel for 1 night in Torquay
  • Hotel for 1 night in Apollo Bay
  • Hotel for 1 night in Warrnambool
  • Hotel for 1 night in Portland
  • Hotel for 1 night in Lorne
  • Hotel for 2 nights in Melbourne

  • Driving Time
    Melbourne - Torquay: 1 hr. 25 mins. approx.
    Torquay - Apollo Bay: 1 hr. 40 mins.
    Apollo Bay - Warrnambool: 2 hrs. 15 mins. approx.
    Warrnambool - Portland: 1 hr. 20 mins. approx.
    Portland - Lorne: 3 hrs. 20 mins. approx.
    Lorne - Melbourne: 2 hrs. approx.

An ultimate Road Trip Adventure along the famous Great Ocean Road in Australia!. With a Rental Car, discover; Melbourne (the cultural capital of Australia); then, Torquay (the "surfing capital of Australia:, home to world famous Bells Beach and the birth place of iconic surf brand and popular day tripper town for holidaymakers); after that, is Apollo Bay (scenic coastal route and popular tourist destination with surf beaches, rainforests full of waterfalls, ferns and crystal clear streams). From here drive and visit; 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); next, Portland (with historic buildings, beaches, and Portland Bay; which is ideal for boating, fishing, sailboarding and surfing); and Lorne (one of the first towns on the Great Ocean Road and surfing destination). End this unforgettable trip with a stay, again in Melbourne before heading back home. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.

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Flexible Itinerary

  • Melbourne

    Day 1
    Arrive to Melbourne
    Overnight in Melbourne   183 hotels offered
    Optional   344 Things to do
    Day 2
    Overnight in Melbourne   183 hotels offered
    Optional   344 Things to do
    Day 3
    Departing from Melbourne
    Transportation to next city by: Regional Air

  • Torquay

    Day 3
    Arrive to Torquay
    Overnight in Torquay   7 hotels offered
    Optional   10 Things to do
    Day 4
    Departing from Torquay
    Transportation to next city by: Regional Air

  • Apollo Bay

    Day 4
    Arrive to Apollo Bay
    Overnight in Apollo Bay   18 hotels offered
    Day 5
    Departing from Apollo Bay
    Transportation to next city by: Regional Air

  • Warrnambool

    Day 5
    Arrive to Warrnambool
    Overnight in Warrnambool   19 hotels offered
    Day 6
    Departing from Warrnambool
    Transportation to next city by: Regional Air

  • Portland

    Day 6
    Arrive to Portland
    Overnight in Portland   10 hotels offered
    Day 7
    Departing from Portland
    Transportation to next city by: Regional Air

  • Lorne

    Day 7
    Arrive to Lorne
    Overnight in Lorne   11 hotels offered
    Day 8
    Departing from Lorne
    Transportation to next city by: Regional Air

  • Melbourne

    Day 8
    Arrive to Melbourne
    Overnight in Melbourne   183 hotels offered
    Optional   344 Things to do
    Day 9
    Overnight in Melbourne   183 hotels offered
    Optional   344 Things to do
    Day 10
    Departing 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 the cosmopolitan cities, such as Sydney, Melbourne, and Canberra. Each state has its national parks with their specific. 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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1 Melbourne
2 Torquay
3 Apollo Bay
4 Warrnambool
5 Portland
6 Lorne
7 Melbourne
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Trip Summary

  • Melbourne

    Melbourne is the cultural and sporting capital of Australia, the city is filled with a vast array of attractions including a mix of Victorian and contemporary architecture with edgy street art, beautiful tree line streets filled and hidden laneways 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. The city has something for everyone.

    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, Philip Island, Flinders Street Station, Puffing Billy, Yarra Valley Wineries and so much more!

  • Torquay

    When it comes toTorquay and the things to do, there is little doubt what comes first. Bells Beach is one of Australia’s most famous surfing beaches and holds the annual Rip Curl Pro Surfing competition and is the powerful point break of folklore – heard of the movie Point Break? The township is famous for its surfing culture and being the gateway to the legendary Great Ocean Road.

    Recommended Stay: At least 2 nights
    Must See`s:
    Australian National Surfing Museum, Torquay Front Beach, Surfcoast Images Gallery, Taylor Park, Ocean County Park, Bellbrae Estate, Torquay Surf Beach and much more.

  • Apollo Bay

    Apollo Bay is a beachside village embraced by tranquil beaches and a rolling hills postcard backdrop. Home to the Great Otway National Park and reached by the Great Ocean Road a great location for exploring the sand, 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 versus the magnitude of the ocean.


    Recommended Stay: At least 2 nights
    Must See`s:
    Great Otway National Park, Cape Otway Lightstation, Marengo Reefs Marine Sanctuary, 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.

    Recommended Stay: At least 2 nights
    Must See`s:
    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, Artic explorer Sir John Franklin, mariner and harbour master James Fawthrop, reformer Vida Goldstein, acclaimed World War 11 photographer Damien Parer and Mary MacKillop. When Victoria commemorated its centenary in 1934 Portland led of the state’s celebrations. Portland became a town in 1949 and the redeveloped port was opened in 1960.

    Recommended Stay: At least 2 nights
    Must See`s:
    Portland Cable Trams Depot Museum, Portland Powerhouse Motor and Car Museum, Portland Botanical Gardens, Portland Maritime Discovery Center, Henty Park and much more.

  • Lorne

    Lorne, due to it's location in the center region of one of the state's most scenic coastal routes, the Great Ocean Road. The town is one of those little places that should definitely be on your itinerary. It's one of the first towns on the Great Ocean Road and a popular destination for surfing, plus when the population balloons in the summer season, it becomes a weekend getaway for the city dwellers in Melbourne. Popular activities include pier fishing, swimming, surfing, and camping.

    Recommended Stay: At least 2 nights
    Must See`s:
    The Great Ocean Road, Qdos ARTS, Teddy's Lookout, St. George River, Angahook Lorne State Park, Erskine Falls.

  • Melbourne

    Melbourne is the cultural and sporting capital of Australia, the city is filled with a vast array of attractions including a mix of Victorian and contemporary architecture with edgy street art, beautiful tree line streets filled and hidden laneways 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. The city has something for everyone.

    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, Philip Island, Flinders Street Station, Puffing Billy, Yarra Valley Wineries and so much more!