2 Day Great Ocean Road & Phillip Island Penguin Parade Tour

Tour Details

Operator

Wildlife Tours Australia

Destinations

Melbourne, Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island, Sorrento, Torquay, Bells Beach, Apollo Bay and Angelsea

Departs From

Melbourne

Tour Description

2 Day Great Ocean Road & Phillip Island Penguins Adventure Tour

* Day 1 Highlights (D)

• Colac Park: Meet and greet over a light morning tea.

• Twelve Apostles: View the beautiful limestone stacks that form the mighty 12 apostles

• 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: Be inspired by the majestic 12 apostles from eye level! Get down on the beach alongside these incredible monoliths

• Otway’s Rainforest (Melba Gully)
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: Stop in this cute seaside town for refreshments

• Kennett River
Spot Wild Koalas, Kookaburras and Parrots

• Spot wild Koala’s , Kookaburras and Parrots (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.

• *Lorne: Go for a wander along the pier

• *Split Point Lighthouse: Famous for Aussie TV show 'Round the Twist'

• Anglesea: Look for Kangaroos as we leave the beaten track to our overnight accommodation.

•BBQ Dinner (included): Tasty Aussie BBQ in the Aussie bush for dinner.

* Accommodation
Overnight at Spring Creek Horse Ranch: Take a swim in the lake, go for a horse ride, chill by the fire and toast some marshmallows at our true-blue Aussie Eco-Mudbrick house on 150 acres of farmland.


Day 2 Highlights: (B, D)

• Delicious Breakfast: Wake up to a delicious breakfast -pancakes, toast, fruit and juice.

• 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 a 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!

•Phillip Island: Spend the rest of the day exploring Philip Island:

•* Woolamai: Be blown away by one of Phillip Islands rugged surf beaches

• Formule One 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: 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!

* Optional Activities:
• Horse Ride through the Australian Bush. ($45)
• Helicopter Flight $75 (book with tour and save $20)
• Shop and explore Torquay. (free)

Departs: Saturday, Monday & *Thursdays
*(Thursday’s Peak season)

Returns: 9:00PM (Winter) , 12 Midnight (Summer)

Includes: Morning Tea, 1 Breakfast & 2 Dinners, Dorm Accommodation, Queenscliff to Sorrento Ferry ride, Park fees & inner city hotel pick up and drop off

*Special Notes – Any items on itinerary bearing this symbol (*) may be omitted during seasonally restricted daylight hours



* Popular pick up locations and times

Melbourne Oasis YHA: (76 Chapman St, North Melbourne) - 6:50 am
Melbourne Metro YHA: (78 Howard St, North Melbourne) - 6:55 am
The Nunnery: (116 Nicholson St) - 7:05 am
Victoria Hall: (Corner Russel St & McKenzie St) - 7:25 am
Hotel Discovery: (167 Franklin St) - 7:10 am
Nomads Industry: (196 A'Beckett St) - 7:15 am
St. Paul's Cathedral: (Cnr Flinders St & Swanston St) - 7:20 am
Exford Hotel: (Corner Little Bourke St & Russel St) - 7:25 am
King Street Backpackers: (Corner of Little Bourke and King St) - 7:35 am
Holiday Inn: (Corner Spencer St and Flinders Lane) - 7:45 am
Base Backpackers: (17 Carlisle St, St Kilda) - 7:20 am
Habitat HQ: (333 St Kilda Road, St Kilda) - 7:25 am
Coffee Palace: (Corner of Grey and Jackson St, St Kilda) - 7:35 am
Urban Central: (334 City Road, Southbank) - 7:55 am