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Great Ocean Road 5   SDT2



Great Ocean Road - 5 Days
Melbourne - Lorne - Port Fairy - Mount Gambier - Adelaide

Tour Code: SDT2

This tour take you along the one of the most scenic coastal routes in the world, the Great Ocean Road, seeing many beautiful regions of Victoria and South Australia.

What's included?

  • Accommodation for 4 nights with breakfast where indicated
  • Overview notes of the area of travel, local sightseeing and attractions, daily itinerary highlights, state/territory maps with city guides, hotel vouchers and customised day-by-day routing map.
  • Intermediate size car with required insurance and taxes included
  • Drop Off Fee/Excess Reduction (if applicable)
  • Federal or State/Territory Taxes.

What's not?

  • Flights
  • Meals other than specified
  • Petrol and parking fees on car rental
  • Additional personal insurance (if required)
  • Airport transfers (where applicable)

Your Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1 - Melbourne to Lorne (140km)
Pick up your rental vehicle and leave Melbourne and drive to Lorne, the seaside resort nestled between mountains and ocean. We recommend your first stop of the day be Geelong, best viewed from Ceres Lookout. A drive along the waterfront depicts Geelong's past and present, the old mansions, wool stores and piers and the new industries, wharves and container terminal. Drive through Torquay, the surf centre of Victoria. Beyond Anglesea is the start of the Great Ocean Road, one of the world's most spectacular Scenic Coastal routes. Accommodation: Lorne Main Beach Motor Inn (Green Flag Pass)

Day 2 - Lorne to Port Fairy (233km)
Depart Port Fairy and head for the coastal town Apollo Bay, from there the road climbs over the Otway Ranges before reaching Port Campbell National Park, the home of the 12 Apostles. Ensure to stop at all the vantage points to view Loch Ard Gorge, London Bridge to name but a few. The town of Warrnambool is also worth visiting. Accommodation: Seacombe House Motor Inn (Pink Flag Pass)

Day 3 - Port Fairy to Mount Gambier (171km)
Follow the Princess Highway and depart Victoria for South Australia. Pass through Portland and maybe take a detour to Bridgewater Bay, a wild pristine piece of coast. Just a short drive and you reach South Australia and head for Mount Gambier and the Blue Lake. Accommodation: International Motel Mount Gambier

Day 4 - Mount Gambier to Adelaide (459km)
Perhaps explore the Tantanoola Caves before departing the Mount Gambier region. Return to the coastline and the fishing townships of Beachport, Robe and Kingston. Don't forget to take a picture of "Larry the Lobster" one of Kingston's icons! Enjoy a walk through the German town of Hahndorf before entering Adelaide through the Mount Lofty Ranges. Accommodation: The Grosvenor Vista

Day 5 - Adelaide
Drop off your rental car before departing Adelaide.

Prices Per Person

  Single Twin Triple
01Apr01-31Mar02 $806 $470 $346