Itinerary

Day 1: Surf coast Great ocean road Day 1

Stop At: Point Danger Lookout, The Esplanade, Torquay, Victoria Australia
First stop on the Great ocean road, see the surf, look for surfers. Morning tea and walk
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Bells Beach, 86 km (53 mi) SW of Melbourne; 25 km (16 mi) S of Geelong; 5 km (3 mi) SW of Torquay, Torquay, Victoria 3228 Australia
World famous surf Beach, home to the Rip Curl Pro classic surf championship. Look for kangaroo in the paddocks. Lookout
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Geelong Visitor Information Centre, 26 Moorabool Street, Geelong, City of Greater Geelong, Victoria 3220 Australia
Sample some of the local chocolate made with local products.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Anglesea Beach, Victoria, Australia
Lookout looking down onto Anglesea beach
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Split Point Lighthouse, Federal St, Aireys Inlet, Victoria 3231 Australia
Enjoy a close look at the lighthouse and the great ocean views from the board walk.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway, Great Ocean Rd 689/721 Great Ocean Rd, Lorne, Victoria Australia
Perfect spot for a photo with the arch in the background. Learn more about the soldiers and building of the road.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Erskine Falls Road, Lorne, Victoria 3232 Australia
Our first waterfall of the day. Plenty of steps but a great view. See the mountain Ash trees.
Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Lorne Beach, Mountjoy Parade, Lorne, Victoria 3232 Australia
This is our lunch stop. Browse the local shops, buy some lunch from one of the many cafe. Take a walk or even a swim at Lorne Beach. Great playground for the kids to have some fun.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Sheoak Falls, Great Ocean Rd, Lorne, Victoria 3232 Australia
This is your second waterfall of the day. Enjoy wonderful vies of the ocean and road along the board walk.
Duration: 35 minutes

Stop At: Mount Defiance Lookout, Great Ocean Road, Separation Creek, Wye River, Victoria 3234 Australia
Great ocean lookout along the road.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Barque WB Godfrey Memorial, Great Ocean Road Located Five (5) Kilometres North from Wye River, Wye River, Victoria 3234 Australia
Look for the remains of the ship wreck, visit the gravestone. Great ocean views, chance to look for marine animals in the rock pools.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Kennett River, Victoria Australia
Look for Koala and parrots in the wild.
Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Mariners Lookout Rd, Apollo Bay, Victoria 3233 Australia
The best lookout of the day. Great view of the village, road and the ocean.
Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Apollo Bay Beach, Apollo Bay VIC 3233, Australia
This is our destination for the first day. Explore the village, take swim do some shopping. In the evening go out for dinner or cook your own at the hostel. Visit one of the local pubs for a drink or two.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Apollo Bay Eco YHA, 5 Pascoe St, Apollo Bay VIC 3233, Australia
Apollo Bay Echo YHA

Free dorm bed in a shared room is included

NOTE: Dorm beds are not guaranteed to be in the same dorm. Beds might be split over multiple rooms.

You are welcome to upgrade to the following at an extracost of $88 per room…

Private Double room (sleeps 2)

Private Twin room (sleeps 2)

Private Family room (sleeps 4, double bed and 1 set of bunk beds) This would be suitable for triple share.

All rooms have shared bathrooms, toilet and kitchen and lounge area.

Must bring own bath towel.

If fully booked we make use of other backpackers in Apollo Bay.

You are also welcome to source and book alternative accommodation in Apollo Bay village (own cost).

Please let us know your accommodation choice when you make the booking.
Duration: 12 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Apollo Bay Echo YHA

Free dorm bed in a shared room is included.Upgrade aval

Day 2: Green Coast and The Otway Forest Great ocean road Day 2

Stop At: Mait's Rest, 17km west of Apollo Bay, Apollo Bay, Victoria Australia
Talk an morning walk through this temperate rain forestr
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Castle Cove, Great Ocean rd, Glenaire, Victoria Australia
Great ocean lookout, next to the great ocean road walk, pathway.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Yatzies Pancakes, 5225 Colac-Lavers Hill Rd, Lavers Hill VIC 3238, Australia
Lavers Hill is our lunch stop. Great gardens and look out for the parrots
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Otway Fly Treetop Adventures, 360 Phillips Track, Weeaproinah, Victoria 3233 Australia
We spend the afternoon at the Otway fly.

You will be flying between the tree and then take a walk on the steal canopy above the trees.

Please see terms and conditions below:-

Must be at least five years of age and a minimum 125cm tall

Maximum weight of 120kgs fully clothed

All children under 13yrs need to be accompanied on the tour by an adult
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Port Campbell precinct and foreshore, Port Campbell foreshore, Port Campbell, Victoria 3269 Australia
We now headed to Port Campbell to check into our Accommodation
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road, Port Campbell, Victoria 3269 Australia
It is now time to watch the sunset over the 12 Apostles
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Sow & Piglets Guest House, 18 Tregea St, Port Campbell VIC 3269, Australia
Port Campbell Hostel

Free dorm bed in a shared room is included

NOTE: Dorm beds are not guaranteed to be in the same dorm. Beds might be split over multiple rooms.

You are welcome to upgrade to the following at an extra cost of $99 per room…

Private Double room (sleeps 2)

Private Twin room (sleeps 2)

Private Triple room (sleep 3)

Quad room (sleep 4)

Private Family room with ensuite available at extra cost of $199 (sleeps 6, king bed and 2 set of bunk beds)

All rooms have shared bathrooms, toilet and kitchen and lounge area.

Must bring own bath towel.

If fully booked we make use of other backpackers in Port Campbell.

You are also welcome to source and book alternative accommodation in Port Campbell village (own cost).

Please let us know your accommodation choice when you make the booking.

Duration: 12 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Port Campbell Hostel

Free dorm bed in a shared room is included

Day 3: Shipwreck Coast Great Ocean Road Day 3

Stop At: Gibsons Steps, Great Ocean Road Port Campbell National Park, Port Campbell, Victoria 3269 Australia
Take the steps down onto the beach to view 2 of the stacks.

Remember to watch those waves so you don't come back wet!
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road, Port Campbell, Victoria 3269 Australia
Visit the famous 12 Apostles, Enjoy the from the boardwalk or take a helicopter flight (extra cost) along the coast.
Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Loch Ard Gorge, Great Ocean Road Port Campbell National Park, Victoria 3269 Australia
We have 2 walk and a beach visit at the Loch Ard Groge. If the weather is hot, have a dip in the cool Southern Ocean.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: The Arch, Great Ocean Rd, Port Campbell VIC 3269, Australia
More limestone stacks
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: London Bridge, Great Ocean Rd, Peterborough VIC 3270, Australia
Visit t he famous London Bridge
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: The Grotto, Great Ocean Rd.,, Port Campbell, Victoria Australia
Take a walk down inot the Grotto
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Peterborough Foreshore Playground, Irvine Street, Peterborough, Victoria 3270 Australia
View the ocean and the river.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Bay of Martyrs, Great Ocean Road, Peterborough, Victoria Australia
More limestone stacks
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Bay of Islands, Peterborough on Great Ocean Road, Warrnambool, Victoria 3268 Australia
Last stop on the ship wreck coast.

Great views
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Port Campbell Beach, 32 Cairns St, Port Campbell VIC 3269, Australia
This is our lunch stop.

Own cost.

Small village,
Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Colac Visitor Information Centre, Corner Queen & Murray Street, Colac, Victoria 3250 Australia
Pass through Colac, largest town in the region

Stop At: St Paul's Cathedral, Cnr Flinders & Swanston Streets, Melbourne, Victoria 3000 Australia
Arrive Back in Melbourne around 4pm
Duration: 10 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: At own Cost

Stay in the one of many hotel in the city of Melbourne, the best city in the world.

Additional Information

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Near public transportation
• Infant seats available
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• If you are a solo traveller (1 person) contact us for availability.
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
• Face masks required for travelers in public areas
• Face masks required for guides in public areas
• Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
• Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
• Guides required to regularly wash hands
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
• COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
• Around And About is following all recommendation and local laws regarding the Covid-19 situation.

• Accommodation included: 3 nights
• Morning tea (including biscuits, fruit and bottle of water)
• Entry/Admission - Apollo Bay Eco YHA
• Entry/Admission - Otway Fly Treetop Adventures
• Entry/Admission - Sow & Piglets Guest House

• No meals inlcuded