About The Tour

Get to know the incredible wildlife and iconic landmarks of the Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island on this 2-day tour. From penguins to shipwrecks and rainforests and everything in between, you’ll get up close and personal with the spectacular scenery of this part of Australia while enjoying BBQs, seaside towns, and breath-taking views. The Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island Tour is perfect way to enjoy these two iconic destinations of Victoria.

Tour Details

Operates: Monday,Wednesday and Friday

Departs: 7:00am

Returns: 9:00pm (Winter) & 12:00am midnight (Summer)

Adults: $265

Children: $265 (children under the age of 8 are resricted from this tour)

Please note that as a dormitory accommodation is included in the tour price, passengers travelling with children will need to upgrade to a private room. Please contact us to check availability of a private room upgrade for your dates of travel

Optional Extras:

Helicopter Ride: Take a helicopter flight over the 12 Apostles – Cost: $145pp (15 minutes)

Penguins Plus – Upgrade to the superior Penguins Plus viewing platform for a more personalised viewing experience. Limited to 300 people, this viewing platform provides a closer look at the Penguins on Parade. Its design was inspired by the natural elements of the surrounding landscape and mirrors the coves of Phillip Island’s spectacular southern coastline. Cost – $30pp.

Please Note: Penguins Plus upgrades are limited during Australian school holidays and from late December to the end of January and cannot be guaranteed.

Accommodation Upgrades:

Bells Beach Backpackers Hostel Upgrades:

Upgrade to a twin/double room (shared facilities) – $100 per room

Upgrade to a single room (shared facilities) – $100 per person

Motel Upgrade:

Upgrade to a single/twin/double room (shared facilities) – $175 per room.

Please Note: Accommodation upgrades are very limited over the summer months and cannot be guaranteed. It would be wise to contact us prior to booking to check the availability of private rooms.

Itinerary

Day One (L/D)

Day one starts as we leave Melbourne and head to Colac Park for morning tea. Afterwards, it’s on to the 12 Apostles, one of Australia’s most iconic natural landmarks, and Loch Ard Gorge, where you can learn more about the famous shipwrecks that happened here.

Then it’s on to Gibson Steps before a bushwalk around the ancient Otways Rainforest, soaking up the nature and wildlife along the way. We’ll stop for lunch in Apollo Bay and then move on to koala spotting at the Kennett River, Split Point Lighthouse, and Torquay, the surfing capital of Australia. Dinner is a traditional Aussie BBQ.

Day Two (B)

Day two starts with a delicious breakfast before we head to the local surf beach for a morning walk. It’s then on to Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove, two picturesque seaside towns, and a short ferry ride as we head from Queenscliff to Sorrento – look out for seals and dolphins along the way.

Then it’s time for wildlife watching at the Australian Wildlife Park. Here, you can spot koalas, kangaroos, emus, wombats, and colourful birdlife, before we head to Woolamai, a rugged surf beach.

In the afternoon, we’ll check out the Grand Prix track, Swan Lake, Nobbies, Seal Rocks and the Blowhole for more natural beauty, and Summerlands beach for the evening Penguin Parade. We will then make our way back to Melbourne.

What's Included?

Morning tea
Accommodation (dormitory)
Meals as indicated
Wildlife viewing
All park entry fees
Friendly & informative tour guide
Queenscliff to Sorrento ferry ticket
Melbourne CBD and St. Kilda pick-up/drop-off

Pickup Locations

Location	Address	Time
Base Backpackers St Kilda	17 Carlisle Street, St Kilda	7:10am
Bayview on Eden	6 Queens Road, Melbourne	6:45am
Claremont Hotel	189 Toorak Road, South Yarra	6:50am
Crown Promenade	8 Whiteman Street, Melbourne	7:35am
Exford Hotel	Cnr Russell & Little Bourke Street	7:25am
Geelong Train Station	Railway Terrace, Geelong	8:30am
Habitat HQ	333 St Kilda Road, St Kilda	7:15am
Hilton South Wharf	2 Convention Centre Place, Melbourne	7:45am
Hotel Discovery	167 Franklin Street, Melbourne	7:05am
Ibis Hotel Therry Street	15-21 Therry Street, Melbourne	7:00am
Immigration Museum	Cnr Flinders & Market Street, Melbourne	7:45am
Melbourne City Backpackers (was King Street Backpackers)	Cnr King & Little Bourke Streets, Melbourne	7:30am
Miami Hotel	13 Hawke Street, Melbourne	6:50am
Nomads Industry	196 A’Beckett Street, Melbourne	7:05am
Nomads St Kilda (Coffee Palace)	Cnr Grey & Jackson Street, St Kilda	7:05am
Rydges Carlton	701 Swanston Street, Carlton	6:55am
Space Hotel	Cnr Russell & McKenzie Street, Melbourne	6:55am
St Paul’s Cathedral	Cnr Flinders Street & Swanston Street	7:15am
The Nunnery	116 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy	6:55am
Travelodge Docklands	66 Aurora Lane, Docklands	6:45am
Travelodge Southbank	9 Riverside Quay, Southbank	7:40am
Urban Central	334 City Road, Southbank	7:30am
Windsor Hotel	111 Spring Street, Melbourne	7:20am
YHA Metro	78 Howard Street, North Melbourne	6:50am

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