- Observe the greatness of the Great Ocean Road and The Twelve Apostles
- Enjoy the special atmosphere at Loch Ard Gorge
- Explore the charming of Melbourne city and the wildlife at Maru Koala & Animal Park and Little Penguins Phillip Island
4 Day Melbourne & The Great Ocean Road
Tour Code: AS5
Price From
SOLO
You get your own room/cabin by paying a single supplement charge in addition to the tour price.
$759
Overview
A short break which will overwhelm you with the length of the Great Ocean Road and the magnificence of Twelve Apostles, the spectacular heritage and fantastic street art of Melbourne city as well as the lovely Penguin Parade at Phillip Island.
Route
Melbourne – Great Ocean Road
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 2: Great Ocean Road
Journey through the lush tree-fern gullies and towering mountain-ash rainforests. The imposing Twelve Apostles loom in the distance. Survey the grandeur of this iconic site from the cliff-top and stroll along the boardwalk. See Loch Ard Gorge and discover the romantic and tragic story of love and lives lost aboard the schooner Loch Ard in 1878. Explore Port Campbell National Park and delve into the tragic history of over 50 ships wrecked along this unforgiving coastline. Travel the length of the Great Ocean Road, built by returned soldiers between 1919 and 1932.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Hotel Melbourne
Day 3: Melbourne Sights & Penguin Parade
Discover Melbourne’s famous laneways and arcades on a walking tour with a local guide. Visit Degraves Street, a popular pedestrian laneway. Explore the heritage Block Arcade and Royal Arcade. See vibrant Flinders Lane filled with boutique designers, trendy cafés and bars before arriving at Hosier Lane, famous for its graffiti-covered walls. This afternoon, travel to Phillip Island, home to an array of wildlife, including Australia’s largest fur seal colony and the endearing Little Penguins. Along the way, visit an animal park for up-close encounters with koalas, kangaroos, Tasmanian Devils and more. View spectacular coastal scenery at The Nobbies, two rocky outcrops abundant in marine life, and browse through the educational Visitor Information Centre. At sunset, watch the Little Penguins as they battle the surf and make their way to their dune burrows to feed their young.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Hotel Melbourne
What's included
- Accommodation in the category chosen or similar (subject to availability)
- Meals as mentioned in the program
- Entry into Maru Koala & Animal Park
- Entry into Phillip Island Penguin Parade
- Air-conditioned transportation
- Experienced driver guide
- Comprehensive commentary
- 24/7 customer service and your own dedicated support
- Airfares
- Meals and drinks are not mentioned in the program
- Tipping for driver (not mandatory) & personal expenses
- Travel insurance (we strongly recommend you hold a valid travel insurance policy for all domestic travel)
- Trip delay or interruption by airline schedule change
- Extra cost or missing tour caused by flight delay or cancel
- Any service not clearly mentioned in the program
*Actual accommodation may vary due to availability. However, equivalent quality is guaranteed.
Dates & Prices
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Departure
Arrival
Price
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Fine Print
Deposit & Payment
First Payment
$10
To secure your seat
Second Payment
$500
Pay within 30 days
Final Payment
90 days
Prior the departure date
Booking Process
Step 1
Select tour packages as preferred
Step 2
Complete the Booking Form
Step 3
We will contact you within 12 hours
Another option: Feel free to request your tailor-made tour
How to Extend Your Stay
Some customers like to enhance their holiday by extending their stay before/behind and/or post-tour. $200 per person is applied for trip extension or early arrivals.
If you wish to do so, please follow these steps:
- Follow the “Book Now” prompts, until you reach the “Anything else we need to know?” field
- Here, please specify your preferred flight arrangements and if you require additional accommodation, with the number of nights needed.
- After finalising your purchase and submitting your booking form, a member of our Reservation team will be in contact with you via email to verify your request.
The additional cost for these land arrangements will be added to your final payment invoice, due 90 days prior to departure, and is strictly subject to availability.
Important Information
Tipping
A friendly reminder that tipping is not included in your package. For the services of your guide, it is suggested that you budget for AUD$10-20 per person, per day. Tipping of your driver is also appreciated and we would suggest AUD$5 per person, per day.
As this particular tour does not collect a ‘kitty’, it is entirely up to the individual whether or not you would like to tip locals for the services of things like taxis or when dining at restaurants. In these cases, we suggest you allow 10-20% of the value of the service as a tip. Again, it is not compulsory and entirely up to the individual.
Accommodation
The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences however any changes are beyond our control.
Single Supplement
Single supplement is $310 per person in addition to the twin share price.
Paired Solo Traveller
Not available.
Triple share:
Not available. Third customer needs to pay for single supplement.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is required to protect yourself against the unexpected.
We have partnered with SureSave to offer you competitive rates for your travel insurance. You can book comprehensive or budget cover simply to arrange your policy.
Tour Documentation
Final documentation will be provided approximately 30 days prior to travel.
Group size
15 – 30 people
Children
Child rates apply to children aged 2 to 15 years inclusive. Guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
Tour Length
The total length of the tour in days includes time spent in flight and is subject to change depending on the flight schedule, please refer to the day by day itinerary for the time spent on land.
Flight Information
Day 1: Flights to arrive anytime into Melbourne Airport
Day 4: Flights to depart anytime from Melbourne Airport
