a ‘taste’ of the local treasures
see a spectacular section of the coast-hugging Great Ocean Road between Torquay & Lorne
immerse into these gem towns with stunning scenery, history, wildlife spotting, gourmet delights & your choice on the day of optional activities - do as much, or as little as YOU like
Torquay feel like a local at Australia’s surfing mecca; you can people-watch, or should we say surfer-watch the morning away with a stroll to the lookout or a cafe brunch, or take your Anzac cookies to the National Surfing Museum next to the Surf City Plaza shops, the real home of our top surf brands with back-door outlets up to 90% off! Soak up our Aussie beach culture & maybe grab a bargain or two ;)
Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery just try resist the gourmet temptations of epic proportions here! (or do eat at the cafe if you plan on getting busy in Lorne later)
Anglesea drive by a kangaroo hang-out to see who wants their photo taken today
Memorial Arch historic site for an album-cover-worthy photo next to the statue before the jaw-dropping road views open up before your eyes
Teddy’s Lookout for an elevated photo where the forest range meets the sea
Erskine Waterfall drive under tree-lined glory to get to picturesque falls, ahhh bliss
Lorne gorgeous bay views enveloped in gum trees & cockatoos, you can spend the afternoon swimming, wandering to the pier or swing bridge, a pub or restaurant lunch, foreshore picnic fish ’n chips, wine tasting, boutique shopping or get the heart racing at the LiveWire adventure park for ziplining fun in the forest!
savour a ‘taste’ of Aussie beach life for a day
Fridays are FUNdays!! grab friends, a loved one or the family, the sports group or just treat yourself to these aquatic playgrounds for a day :)
we make the Great Ocean Road AMAZING!
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the logistics
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We collect you from selected hotels in Melbourne central & Southank around 7am, St Kilda from 6:30am & Geelong on the way through.
See our google map for your closest meeting point & the SET TIME for the location. The map is useful to make your way to it either by walking, driving or public transport (trams are free in the city centre).
We drop you back to the same place when we return to the city around 5:30pm to commence hotel drops the quickest way.
The locations are chosen for ease in traffic to allow more exploring time.
Group bookings of 8+ can have their actual central hotel if its feasible.
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an expert & fun Guide for the day
transport, air-conditioned
hotel pick-ups & drops on our map from Melbourne central, Southbank, St Kilda or Geelong
morning juice & Anzac biscuits, or a vegan & gluten-free alternative
tastings at the Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery
National Park & waterfall entrance
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the following are not included as at your own choice to participate or purchase just what you want:
all food & drinks from cafe’s, restaurants, pubs or chocolaterie & gourmet shops, wine tasting
optional activities entrance fees eg: National Surfing Museum or Live Wire adventure park
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choose & pay direct to providers on the day, your guide will assist in decisions to tailor the day just for you!
some of the optional activities are;
National Surfing Museum with hall of fame
art galleries, heritage display & info centre
swimming or strolling the beach
walk the coastline or pier
shopping & surf outlet stores
cafe’s, restaurants & pubs or picnic
wine tasting
tree-top adrenaline park Live Wire to zipline or trampoline (may require longer advance bookings in peak times - contact us to discuss)
Groups: a restaurant lunch may require booking well in advance, the National Surfing Museum private tour may also be pre-arranged
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There’s no need to push down breakfast before this tour!
In the morning we give you juice & Anzac biscuits to learn Aussie history (Vegan or gluten-free guests we have an alternative),
all other food & drinks is at your choice & cost to enjoy it your way at the locations we visit for various tastes, dietaries & your travel budgets.
Both Torquay & Lorne have great food options… plus we stop at the Chocolaterie between them!
For detailed info on meals & options click here.
You can bring your own food along that’s fine - just leave out the stinky stuff so you can still make new friends!
There are plenty of picnic locations to enjoy your BYO food, just remember no luggage or eskis are possible as your day-pack bag needs to fit on your lap or under your feet, a soft cooler bag is possible.
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camera (of course!) & USB charging lead,
bathing suit & towel if you want to swim in the sea! (or just kick the shoes off to stroll it)
lunch money/card (or BYO food if you want in a soft cooler bag)
18+ ID card if you wish to drink at the pub & look young
sunscreen, a hat & sunglasses in sunny weather, coat in cold
your enthusiasm for an awesome day!
Strictly no luggage, eskis or large items & bags. A day-pack style bag is ideal as it needs to be stored on your lap or at your feet.
We will have rain poncho’s available to purchase if you’re in need.
For safety reasons no prams or walking frames, sorry its not possible, however a cane stick or small stroller that folds/fits at your seat feet & not protrude to the aisle is accepted on this tour only.
approx 10 hrs, return to Melbourne around 5:30pm for hotel drops
children 4 years or older (contact us if you require a stroller or booster seat up to 6yrs)
groups 8+ discount, max 24
also see our big list of Frequently Asked Questions
if you can’t find what you need to know then drop us an email or call us for help