This Deluxe Great Ocean Road Coach Tour from Melbourne with Lunch will help you make the most of your visit to one of Victoria’s most beautiful coastal regions — home to the iconic 12 Apostles. Settle into your deluxe coach and prepare for a once-in-a-lifetime journey, as your driver navigates the twists and turns along this iconic route. Learn the history of the road, stop at various vantage points for photo opportunities, and enjoy a delicious included two-course bistro lunch. The day culminates with your visit to Port Campbell National Park and the 12 Apostles limestone sea stacks. Magic!
Once CBD hotel pick-ups have been completed, this Deluxe Great Ocean Road Coach Tour from Melbourne with Lunch will get underway. It will be a day you’ll remember for years to come. You’ll head west from the city on the Princes Freeway towards Geelong — Victoria’s second largest urban centre. From there it’s a short drive to the official start of the Great Ocean Road, which stretches for 243 kilometres from Torquay to Allansford and took 13 years to build. Its construction provided work for returned service personnel from the Great War and the unemployed of the Great Depression. When completed in 1939, the entire road was dedicated as a memorial to the fallen soldiers from WWl.
Make sure your camera is fully charged because there are so many incredible moments to capture throughout the day — including endless views of the dramatic coastline from your raised coach vantage point. Experience the serenity of the Great Otway National Park’s lush rainforest. Explore quaint seaside resort towns — each with its own character. Enjoy an included two-course premium lunch at the Apollo Bay Hotel. Finally, explore the incredible Shipwreck Coast — home to the majestic 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge.
The following are all highlights of this fabulous day out:
- Enjoy stunning views of Melbourne and Port Phillip Bay from the West Gate Bridge
- See the picturesque beaches of the renowned Surf Coast — home to famous Bells Beach
- Soak up the stunning coastal views along the Great Ocean Road
- Explore the quaint township Lorne — home to the famous Pier to Pub swim
- Enjoy a delicious premium two-course lunch at Apollo Bay Hotel
- Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Great Otway National Park
- Travel along the infamous Shipwreck Coast within Port Campbell National Park
- Take in the views of the 12 Apostles sea stacks from the clifftop boardwalk
- Explore Loch Ard Gorge and learn the dramatic story of the Loch Ard shipwreck
- Visit the fishing village of Port Campbell — a popular resort and fishing village
- Enjoy an Australian movie on the relaxed return journey to Melbourne.
This Deluxe Great Ocean Road Coach Tour from Melbourne with Lunch ends with drop-off at selected CBD hotels.