2D1N Ultimate Great Ocean Road Tour

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Quick Overview

Duration

2 days, 1 night

Group Size

11

Activity Level

About this experience

Experience the Great Ocean Road in the most beautiful way – with two full days along this spectacular coastline.

In the winter season, we keep an eye out for kangaroos, koalas and even whales along the way.

Highlights of this experience

  • See kangaroos and koalas.
  • Visit several waterfalls.
  • Visit a lighthouse.
  • See the 12 apostles in the morning.
  • Enough time to enjoy every stop.

What's included

  • Accommodation transfer
  • National park fees
  • Morning tea, water (please bring your own bottle), fresh fruit
  • 1 overnight stay in a shared room

What's excluded

  • Optional helicopter flights
  • Optional dusk tour to the Otway Wildlife Wonders
  • Meals
  • Upgrades to the accommodation

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Itinerary

Exact itineraries vary depending on the tour type. 

Your adventure on the Great Ocean Road starts early in the morning. We set off from Melbourne at 6:30 am (note: pick-up starts 45 minutes before departure). First we stop in Torquay and enjoy a morning tea. Then we visit the famous Bells Beach, where you may be lucky enough to spot kangaroos. We continue to the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery – a treat for anyone with a sweet tooth.

We travel via Anglesea to Aireys Inlet, where we visit the lighthouse and the picturesque Split Point Promenade. We then stop at Fairhaven Beach and the famous Memorial Arch before marveling at the impressive Erskine Falls. We take a lunch break in Lorne. Here you have time to explore the town, browse in the stores or relax on the beach. We then head to Sheoak Falls and other picturesque viewpoints along the coastal road. In the Kennett River area, we keep an eye out for wild koalas and colorful parrots. Later, a visit to the Mariner’s Lookout in Apollo Bay awaits you before you have enough time to explore the town or take a dip in the sea. In the evening, you can optionally take part in the Otway Wildlife Wonders Dusk Tour
Overnight stay in Apollo Bay.

The next morning we set off at 6:15 am. After a hike in the temperate rainforest of Maits Rest, we continue to Castle Cove and through the forests of Otway National Park. At Lavers Hill we take a break with morning tea before the dramatic coastal scenery awaits you at the Gibson Steps. Here you also have the opportunity to experience the famous 12 Apostles from the air on a helicopter flight (optional, own surcharge).

More breathtaking stops follow: Loch Ard Gorge, Razorback and the Island Archway. We take a lunch break in Port Campbell, with time for the beach and small stores. We then visit the rock formations The Arch, London Bridge and The Grotto before exploring the coast at Peterborough, the Bay of Martyrs and the Bay of Islands.

Finally, we start the return journey via Colac, past the vast dairy farms. We reach Melbourne again at around 6 p.m. – with unforgettable impressions of this unique coastal road in our luggage.

Where we’ll meet

Pick-up possible from the following accommodations: Indigo Melbourne on Flinders (Formally Holiday Inn Melbourne On Flinders, Flinders Lane, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ) Adina Apartment Hotel on Flinders Adina Apartment Hotel Queen Street Alto Hotel Atlantis Hotel Base Backpackers Batman's Hill on Collins best western melbourne city (formerly called pensione hotel) Causeway 353 Causeway Inn On The Mal Citadines on Bourke City Center Budget Hotel, City Tempo Clarion Suites Gateway Cosmopolitan Hotel Crossley Hotel Melbourne Crown Metropol Melbourne Crown Promenade Melbourne, Crown Towers Melbourne Crowne Plaza Melbourne Dockland Apartments Docklands Executive Apartments Europa Melbourne Exford Hotel Flinder's Street Sation. Elizabeth street entrance Fraser Place Grand Chancellor Grand Hyatt Great Southern Hotel Hotel Causeway Hotel Discovery ibis budget Melbourne CBD ibis Melbourne Hotel and Apartments, Therry Street ibis Styles Kingsgate Hotel, King Street ibis Styles Melbourne, The Victoria Hotel, InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto Jasper hotel Langham Melbourne Mantra 100 Exhibition Mantra on Jolimont Mantra on Little Bourke Mantra on Russell Mantra on the Park Mecure Welcome Melbourne City Backpackers Melbourne Marriott Hotel Mercure Melbourne Southbank (formally Travelodge Southbank) Mercure Melbourne Treasury Gardens Miami Hotel Melbourne Novotel Melbourne on Collins, Oaks on Collins Oaks on Lonsadale Oaks on Market Oaks on Williams Parkview Hotel Pegasus Apart'Hotel Pullman Melbourne Albert Park Pullman Melbourne On The Park, Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens Melbourne, Ritz Backpackers Rydges Melbourne Seasons Heritage Melbourne Sebel Melbourne Sebel Melbourne Docklands Sebel Melbourne Flinders Lane Sofitel Melbourne on Collins Space Hotel St Pauls Cathedral, Flinders Street. Stamford Plaza Melbourne Swanston Hotel Melbourne Grand Mercure Travelodge Hotel Docklands Urban Apartments Melbourne on Elizabeth (formally Somerset on Elizabeth Melbourne) Urban Central Vibe Savoy Hotel Melbourne, Westin Melbourne YEHS Hotel Melbourne CBD Little Bourke Street YHA Melbourne Central
Victoria, Australia

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations within 3 days before the start date will be charged a fee of 100%.
Additionally, the terms and conditions of Ausventure Travel apply.
From $333 /person
  • Australia
    Great Ocean Road
    Victoria
  • 6:30 a.m.
  • 6:00 pm

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Experience FAQs

Yes, absolutely! If you’re traveling as a group, we’ll be happy to see what’s possible in terms of price.

Whether friends, family or group travel – just let us know:

  • How many people you are
  • What you are planning (campers, tours, packages…)

Write to us via the contact form, by email to info@ausventure-travel.com, via Facebook or WhatsApp – we will get back to you as soon as possible with an individual group offer!

If you fall ill and are unable to take part in your tour, please contact us or the provider directly as soon as possible.

📌 Important information:
– Rebooking is possible in many cases – we will be happy to help you
Travel insurance is highly recommended in such cases
– If rebooking is not possible, you can try to reclaim the costs via your insurance

👉 It is best to keep a doctor’s certificate – this is often required for refunds.
We will be happy to help you communicate with the organizer!

Basically yes, but it depends on the organizer. We will be happy to take care of this for you – just let us know!

📌 Important to know:
– Changes are at the discretion of the provider
– A rebooking fee may apply for last-minute changes
– The earlier you contact us, the better the chances of a free change

👉 Just write to us directly if you want to change your date – we’ll take care of it!

In most cases: Yes!
Many tours can be booked with an open date – perfect if your itinerary is not yet completely fixed.

📌 Important to know:
Popular tours (e.g. Fraser Island or Whitsundays) are booked out quickly and should be confirmed at least 14 days+ in advance.

📝 Your booking documents contain all the information on how and by when you can book your preferred date. If you have any questions, we are of course always there for you.

Both are possible in Australia – it’s all in the mix!

Campsites offer you comfort: electricity, showers, kitchens and often a nice community atmosphere.
🚐 Freedom camping is ideal for anyone who likes to travel independently and inexpensively – but beware: overnight stays are only permitted in designated areas and vary from state to state.

We recommend a good combination of both in order to travel flexibly and relaxed.

👉 You can find all the tips and information on how free camping works legally, safely and stress-free in our blog:
Free camping in Australia – how to do it legally, relaxed & free of charge

You can pay for your booking flexibly in your preferred currency.
The following options are available:

💸 Bank transfer

  • In AUD (Australian dollars): free of charge to our Australian account
  • In EUR (Euro): possible to our European account – fee: 0.5%

💳 Credit card

  • In AUD: possible, a fee of 2.2% applies
  • In EUR: also possible on request – just contact us briefly

Australia is a popular travel destination – especially during the school vacations, in summer (Dec-Feb) and spring (Sep-Nov) it can quickly become scarce. We recommend this especially for routes with one-way rentals or special camper models:

🕒 The earlier the better – 6+ months in advance is ideal
In the short term, many providers may already be fully booked or only more expensive options may be available.

👉 You can find more tips on the best time to book in our blog article:
What you should book well in advance – your Australian adventure

The battery life depends on the type of vehicle and how it is used. On average, the following applies:

1-3 nights self-sufficient – then the vehicle should be reconnected to the power grid (e.g. at a campsite).

🚐 Important to know:
The on-board battery is only fully recharged while driving (slightly) or when connected to the mains.

☀️ Some campers also have a solar panel that supports the battery when parked – ideal for short stops without a power connection. Nevertheless, we recommend:
🔌 Connect to the mains every 2-3 nights – to ensure that the fridge, lights etc. run smoothly.

🚐 With a standard camper (2WD), you may only drive on paved roads.
This means: paved roads or partially well-maintained access roads to official campsites or tourist attractions (depending on the provider).

🌄 O nly with a 4WD camper are you allowed to deviate from paved roads and drive on gravel or off-road routes.
But be careful:
For certain routes (e.g. Gibb River Road, Oodnadatta Track, Cape Leveque Road), written permission from the rental company is often required – and not all providers allow beach drives or river crossings.

💬 O ur tip: If you’re planning an off-road adventure, just let us know – we’ll tell you which routes are permitted and which campers are suitable.

💳 Yes, a credit card is required to collect the vehicle.

Even if you can pay for your booking with Ausventure Travel conveniently by credit card or bank transfer, all rental companies require a valid credit card on collection.

This is required in order to:

  • pre-authorize the deposit (liability sum)(depending on the insurance package selected),
  • to charge any additional fees such as tolls, fines or fuel costs retrospectively.

💡 Tip: A prepaid credit card or debit card is not accepted in most cases. Make sure that your credit card is valid at the time of collection and has a sufficient limit.

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Experience the Great Ocean Road in the most beautiful way – with two full days along this spectacular coastline. In the winter season, we keep an eye out for kangaroos, koalas and even whales along the way.

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