Experience two of Victoria’s most popular destinations on this overnight tour.
The Great Ocean Road will inspire you with its spectacular coastal scenery cliff-side panoramas and famous landmarks. Be amazed by the iconic limestone formations including the stunning 12 Apostles Loch Ard Gorge and Gibsons Steps. Immerse yourself in the lush rainforest at Maits Rest before taking time to spot wild koalas in the trees.
Stay overnight on the Bellarine Peninsula before boarding the ferry across Port Phillip Bay to the Mornington Peninsula. The second day of our journey is a wildlife immersion. Experience a guided tour of the award-winning Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park to learn about a range of Aussie animals including kangaroos koalas and more.
Finally experience the spectacle of hundreds of little blue penguins emerging from the waves and journeying across the beach before you up to their homes in the sand dunes.
Itinerary
Day 1: Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles
Stop At: Twelve Apostles Great Ocean Road Port Campbell Victoria 3269 Australia
Be amazed by these iconic limestone formations where you??ll have time to wander the boardwalks and take in the views from numerous spectacular vantage points.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Loch Ard Gorge Great Ocean Road Port Campbell National Park Port Campbell Victoria Australia
Climb down into this magnificent gorge and hear the tragic story of the shipwrecked Loch Ard where 52 lives were lost and only two survived.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Cape Otway Cape Otway Great Otway National Park Victoria
Wander through the giant tree ferns and towering mountain ash trees at Mait’s Rest and stop to look for wild koalas in the trees at Kennett River.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Great Ocean Road Great Ocean Road Victoria
Drive along Victoria’s scenic Great Ocean Road winding along the cliff sides and shorelines of Victoria??s Surf Coast as we make our way to your overnight accommodation on the Bellarine Peninsula.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
ƒ?› Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight accommodation is at the award winning Beacon Resort on the Bellarine peninsula.
Day 2: Phillip Island Wildlife
Stop At: Mornington Peninsula Mornington Peninsula Victoria
After breakfast board the ferry for an hour-long journey across Port Phillip Bay to the Mornington Peninsula. Look out for seals & dolphins which are frequently spotted during the ferry trip. Pass by iconic bathing boxes and spectacular views across the bay on your way to Moonlit Sanctuary.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park 550 Tyabb-Tooradin Rd Pearcedale Victoria 3912 Australia
Experience a guided tour of the multi-award-winning Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park where you??ll learn about an extensive array of Australia??s native fauna. Meet the cuddly koalas & friendly kangaroos and wallabies as well as many other iconic Aussie animals.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Nobbies Centre 1320 Ventnor Rd Summerlands Phillip Island Victoria 3922 Australia
Meander along the scenic boardwalks at the Nobbies center for to panoramic views across the island and Seal rocks. Perhaps catch a glimpse of some local fur seals or even see some little blue penguin burrows under the boardwalk.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Phillip Island Nature Parks – Penguin Parade 1019 Ventnor Rd Summerlannds Estate Summerlands Phillip Island Victoria 3922 Australia
Arrive at Summerland beach as the sun sets to experience the spectacle of hundreds of little blue penguins emerging from the oceans & crossing the sand before continuing their journey through the sand dunes to their burrows.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
ƒ?› Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
