Great Ocean Road, Victoria
Great Ocean Road Gourmet Escape
Great Ocean Road & Gourmet Food Trail
The journey
5 days of curious adventure
Experience the National Heritage-listed 240km Great Ocean Road on an indulgent small-group road trip combining spectacular coastal scenery with Victoria's famous Gourmet Food Trail.
Travel along the wild Southern Ocean coastline, visiting the 12 Apostles and other iconic landmarks, waterfalls, beaches, forests and wildlife spots including the Kennett River Koala Walk.
Along the way, enjoy local produce and artisan treats including chocolate, ice cream, fudge, fresh scones, cheese, olives and Apollo Bay's famous scallop pies, while sampling locally produced wine, beer, cider, gin and whisky.
Your hosts will chauffeur you in modern, comfortable vehicles while preparing gourmet breakfasts and dinners using quality local produce. With optional short walks, comfortable accommodation and airport transfers included, this is a relaxed and immersive way to experience the Great Ocean Road.
Day by day
Day 1
Arrive in Melbourne
Arrive at Melbourne Airport in the afternoon/evening. Your hosts will collect you from Melbourne Airport or another agreed meeting place. Check in to your accommodation and meet the group at the Meet & Greet Cash Bar. Dinner can be purchased at the hotel.
Day 2
Torquay to Apollo Bay
Depart accommodation near Melbourne Airport at 8am. Enjoy a supplied mix-and-pick breakfast, then travel to Torquay and Bells Beach before visiting the Great Ocean Road Chocolateries & Ice Creamery. Continue to Point Roadknight Beach with an optional walk, followed by the Gin Factory and Split Point Lighthouse at Aireys Inlet. Visit Erskine Falls, the Memorial Arch and Lorne, then take in the views from Teddy's Lookout. Continue along the coast to the Kennett River Koala Walk, before finishing the day at Mariners Lookout for sunset over Apollo Bay.
Day 3
Great Otway National Park
Enjoy breakfast before exploring Apollo Bay and travelling to Hopetoun Falls and its walking trail. Continue through Great Otway National Park and visit the spectacular Redwood Forest. Stop at the Great Ocean Road Brewhouse, then continue to Cape Otway Lighthouse with a walk towards Aire River Beach.
Day 4
Twelve Apostles & Port Campbell
Enjoy breakfast before travelling from Princetown to the Twelve Apostles, including the Gibson Steps hike. Continue along the Great Ocean Road to Loch and Gorge, The Arch and London Bridge. Visit a Cheese Factory and Fudge Shop, then explore Port Campbell. Finish the day with a visit to Sow & Piglets Micro Brewery.
Day 5
Bay of Islands & Return to Melbourne
Enjoy breakfast before visiting the spectacular Bay of Islands and Childers Cove Beach. Continue to Timboon Railway Shed Distillery before beginning the journey back towards Melbourne and/or Melbourne Airport. The tour aims to arrive at Melbourne Airport by approximately 4:30pm.
Your tour features · everything you need for a cracking trip
Value-Plus Inclusions
The whole box and dice. Our best fair-dinkum value deal.
- 4 breakfasts
- 4 dinners
- Gourmet local produce
- Secret surprise treats
- Melbourne Airport transfers
- Accommodation
- Modern comfortable vehicle
- 12 Apostles
- Great Ocean Road Gourmet Food Trail
- Great Otway National Park
- Cape Otway Lighthouse
- Bay of Islands
- Timboon Railway Shed Distillery
Not included — so there are no surprises
- Lunches
- Airfares
- Personal purchases
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