2-DAY GREAT OCEAN ROAD TOUR FOR 18-35 YEAR OLDS
$345
Itinerary
Touring the Great Ocean Road is one of the most scenic drives in Australia.
The road itself is listed by the Australian National Heritage and is rich with amazing sights, landmarks, and history – including the famous Twelve Apostles limestone formations.
On this tour, we drive the road in the opposite direction, starting from the south-west coast and working back, which allows us to avoid the crowds from other tour buses, and we get the boring part of the drive out of the way first, saving the best of the Great Ocean Road to last.
A two-day tour means we can take our time along the way, so that you will never feel rushed. The only timeline we have is to ensure we arrive on time at the Twelve Apostles for sunset.
The tour is packed with amazing destinations and activities as outlined below:
Day 1
- Depart Melbourne and heading to Tower Hill (3.5 hours drive). We take the inland route out and will stop along the way in a country town for (optional) Tea and Coffee
- We arrive at Tower Hill, a large, ancient, sunken volcano has become a state Wildlife Reserve home to koalas, kangaroos and emus
- During the whale season we will head to Logans Beach, Warrnambool, to hopefully see whales nurse their young (winter treat)
- We drive for 30 mins to the Great Ocean Road and stop to look at the amazing sights:
- Bay of Islands
- Bay of Martyrs
- The Grotto
- London Bridge
- Then we head to the Twelve Apostles for a sunset viewing experience
- It is an easy 10-minute drive to the Port Campbell Hostel, where we will have dinner (in summer, dinner is before the sunset trip to the Twelve Apostles)
Day 2
- We leave around 8 am, after breakfast, and drive 10 minutes to beautiful Loch Ard Gorge, the scene of a tragic shipwreck and a heroic rescue
- After that, it’s back to the Twelve Apostles to see them in daylight – here is your opportunity for a helicopter flight (optional but highly recommended at $145 for a 15-minute flight)
- Then it’s off to Gibson’s Steps to see one of the Apostles from the beach
- A beautiful one-hour drive through the Great Otway National Park takes us towards Maits Rest, where we will do a guided rainforest walk
- We stop for lunch in the seaside town of Apollo Bay
- In the afternoon, we wind our way along the Surf Coast towards Bells Beach, driving the original stretch of the Great Ocean Road that hugs the ocean all the way (about two hours of stunning scenery) – we may see some surfers at Bells Beach
- Back to Melbourne (one and a half hour drive up the highway), arriving from 7.00 pm onwards
Inclusions
- Accommodation at the hostel is in a mixed dorm room
- Dinner (let us know if you have dietary requirements)
- Buffet continental breakfast
- Afternoon tea
- National Park entry fees
- Friendly and experienced guide
What to bring
Please limit your luggage to one soft pack or bag, no more than 5 kg, as we don’t have room for lots of luggage.
Dress appropriately for the seasonal weather and bring snacks, a water bottle, sunscreen, hat, swimmers, towel and a jacket.
Pickup points
Summer House Melbourne, 109 Barkly St, St Kilda @ 6:40am
Nomads St Kilda (Base Backpackers) 17 Carlisle Street, St Kilda @ 6:45am
YHA Central, 562 Flinders Street, Melbourne @ 6:55am
Immigration Museum, Corner Flinders Street and Market Street, Melbourne @ 7:00am
Melbourne City Backpackers, 197 King Street, Melbourne @ 6:45am
The Village Hostel Melbourne, 167 Franklin Street, Melbourne @ 6:50am
Space Hotel, 380 Russell Street, Melbourne @ 6:55am
Images from Port Campbell Hostel:
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FAQ
What type of accommodation is included?
We stay at the brilliant Port Campbell Hostel and rooms are mixed dormitory style, sharing with 6-10 others. The rooms are large, clean and new.
Can we upgrade to a private double/twin?
No this is not possible, we only offer shared 8 bed mixed dorm rooms.
Why can’t I bring my large luggage?
We are a backpacker company and are trying to keep our costs as low as possible to keep the price of the tour down. Adding a trailer for luggage is an unnecessary cost for a 2-day tour. If you are having trouble storing your luggage at your hostel/hotel in Melbourne, email me or call me days before the tour and we will help sort it out.
What bus do you use?
We use comfortable, clean minibuses, with air conditioning, which are perfect for our tour, but they are not large coach buses.
Yes, we are a tour company for the young (not the young at heart), our tours are designed and tailored for people aged 18-35 years old.
Return time?
We are usually back in the city around 7:00 pm, which can change if we are held up for any reason and this may delay getting home.
What type of accommodation is included?
We stay at the brilliant Port Campbell Hostel and rooms are mixed dormitory style, sharing with 6-10 others. The rooms are large, clean and new.
Can we upgrade to a private double/twin?
No this is not possible, we only offer shared 8 bed mixed dorm rooms.
Why can’t I bring my large luggage?
We are a backpacker company and are trying to keep our costs as low as possible to keep the price of the tour down. Adding a trailer for luggage is an unnecessary cost for a 2-day tour. If you are having trouble storing your luggage at your hostel/hotel in Melbourne, email me or call me days before the tour and we will help sort it out.
What bus do you use?
We use comfortable, clean minibuses, with air conditioning, which are perfect for our tour, but they are not large coach buses.
Do you have age restrictions?
Yes, we are a tour company for the young (not the young at heart), our tours are designed and tailored for people aged 18-35 years old.
Return time?
We are usually back in the city around 7:00 pm, which can change if we are held up for any reason and this may delay getting home.