Famous two Great Ocean Road 12 apostles and Phillip Island Penguin Parade tour. 

(Includes: Morning Tea, 1 Breakfast & 2 Dinners, Dorm Accommodation, Queenscliff to Sorrento Ferry ride, Park fees/ koala encounter (where you pat and have your photo taken with Koala)inner city hotel pick up and drop off)

Day 1 Highlights:

Colac Park

Meet and greet over Morning tea.

Twelve Apostles: View the beautiful limestone stacks that form the mighty 12 apostles. While at 12 apostles talk to our driver about 12 apostles famous helicopter ride normally 95 aud, but its 75 aud as you are travelling with a tour group.

Loch Ard Gorge

Find yourself surrounded by towering limestone cliffs & take a walk along the beach , View the Archway, The Razorback and Dumpling Pots. Hear the history, romance and heartbreak as our guides re- tell the tale of Australia’s most famous shipwreck!..... The Loch Ard

Gibson steps

Walk on the beach and be dwarfed by the magnificent 12 Apostles

Otway’s Rainforest (Mait’s Rest)

Take a guided bushwalk through this very rare, ancient, cool temperate rainforest. You’ll feel dwarfed as you stroll past some of the tallest trees in the world.

Apollo Bay

Cute seaside town, stop for refreshments

Spot wild Koala’s , Kookaburras and Parrots (Kennett River)

Go for a pleasant walk through the coastal town of Kennett River, see how many Koala’s you can find!

Get up close and personal with the friendly beautiful birds; Parrots, lorikeets, and look out for the famous kookaburra.

Go for a wander along the pier.

Tasty Aussie BBQ for dinner.

** Accommodation

Stay overnight at the Great Ocean Road Cotages in the coastal resort town of Lorne! surrounded by lush australian forest, with regular visits from beautifully coloured Australian Birds and the occasional Koala visit. Superbly situated alongside the cumberland river and only a few minutes walk into town. You wont be disappointed with these YHA affiliated cute dorm cottages!

Delicious Breakfast

Pancakes, toast, fruit and juice.

*Split Point Lighthouse

Famous for Aussie TV show 'Round the Twist'

Anglesea

Bells Beach

Watch surfers and take a morning beach walk at the Surf Capital of Australia

* Torquay

Shopping - Top surf brands, factory outlets

Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove

Cruise through scenic seaside towns.

Ferry ride

Lookout for seals and dolphins as you cruise from Queenscliff to Sorrento on the Ferry.

*Sorrento Beach

Take a walk and explore the rockpools

Visit winery

Taste and test some of the finest drops.

Australian Wildlife Park

Koalas, Kangaroos, Emus, Wombats, Crocodiles, Tasmanian Devils and various birdlife; a photographer's dream! (All guests that book this tour get free upgrade (koala encounter value at 10 aud you get to pat/touch a Australian koala, have your photo taken with it, great memories for you and all your friends/family that see your photos)

Spend the rest of the day exploring Philip Island:

Panny's Chocolate shop/factory

* Woolamai

Be blown away by the rugged surf beach

Grand Prix Track

Take a look at where the action happens

Pizza Dinner

Enjoy a dinner in Cowes.

*Swan Lake

Wander and spy wetland birds and wallabies from the hidden observation platforms

Nobbies, Seal Rocks and the Blowhole 

Gaze across the rough headland and spot seals sunbathing

Summerlands Beach

Observe the thunderous surf beneath the sheer cliff faces. 

Penguin Parade

Watch the magic as the world's smallest penguins appear out of the surf! 

What you need to bring:

Water, hat, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, warm and cool clothing, a rain jacket, a towel and insect repellent.

Departs: Saturday, Monday & Thursday*

*(Peak season)

Pick up time from Melbourne 6:50-8am depending on your location.

Return: 9:00PM (Winter), 12 Midnight (Summer) to Melbourne estimation on times.

(Normally 230 Aud and no Koala encounter, now for the low price of $230 AUD package includes: Morning Tea, 1 Breakfast & 2 Dinners, Dorm Accommodation, Queenscliff to Sorrento Ferry ride, Park fees and koala encounter, inner city hotel pick up and drop off)

now for the low price of $175 AUD Child package includes: Morning Tea, 1 Breakfast & 2 Dinners, Dorm Accommodation, Queenscliff to Sorrento Ferry ride, Park fees and koala encounter, inner city hotel pick up and drop off)

*Note - YOU MUST NOTIFY US WITH YOUR INTENDED PICKUP LOCATION.

Hotel Pick up is available from most inner city accommodation providers. Please ask reservations for your exact pick up time.

It is recommended you arrive at your pick up location at least 5 minutes before you scheduled departure time. If the bus has not picked you up within 10 minutes please phone our office.

If you like to make a booking over the phone or required more information on this tour or availability you can contact one of our friendly Mandarin or English speaking staff on +61390169347, call or text us on +61403257950, skype-melbourneaustraliatours, or add us as a friend on facebook email:melbourneaustraliatours@gmail.com and see pictures of our previous tours and get independent feedback or contact us