This Great Ocean Road region has some of the world surfing professionals favourite surf spots. You will discover the regions rich surf history including meeting and surfing with a local surfer as well as visiting the home of a local surfboard shaper to learn about the different boards used in the region and how they are shaped.
On this tour you will also be given an in-depth local??s experience of the Twelve Apostles and Port Campbell National Park the scenic Great Ocean Road Great Otway National Park and experiences some of Australia??s most beautiful coastal towns of Torquay Anglesea Lorne Apollo Bay and Port Campbell. As you are staying overnight in the region on this tour you will get to experience everything the region has to offer allowing for plenty of photo opportunities including the best locations for sunset and sunrise and without the rush of having to get back to Melbourne in one day.
Itinerary
Day 1: The Surfcoast & Great Ocean Road
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
See Australia’s most surfing beach and home of the world’s oldest surfing event the Rip Curl Pro. Here we will be greeted by a local surfer who will explain the regions surfing history different breaks and discuss there experiences of surfing at this incredible spot.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Anglesea Anglesea Victoria
We visit the the home of a local surfer and surfboard shaper where you will learn about the shaping of surfboards and the regions rich surfing history
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Anglesea Golf Club 1 Golf Links Rd Anglesea Victoria 3230 Australia
Get up close to over 300 eastern grey kangaroos located on the Anglesea Golf Course famous for its mob of resident roos that live here in the wild.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Great Ocean Road Great Ocean Road Victoria
Enjoy the scenic Great Ocean Road drive between Torquay and Port Campbell in the comfort of our luxury Mercedes Benz vehicles. Let our local guide take you to their favourite spots off the beaten track and away from the crowds ensuring you have a once in a lifetime experience with us.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Guvvos Beach Great Ocean Road Anglesea Victoria 3230 Australia
As we drive along the great ocean road we pull into some of our favourite little known surfing beaches including Guvvos Urquhart Bluff and Hut Gully.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Lorne Lorne Victoria
Enjoy a walk along the beach and main shops in Lorne one of Victoria’s most popular coastal towns.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Erskine Falls Road Lorne Victoria 3232 Australia
Tumbling 30 metres down a rocky face in a fern filled rainforest setting. Erskine Falls drips with natural charm. It’s the most accessible of the regions waterfalls.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Teddy’s Lookout George Street Lorne Victoria Australia
One of our favourite local photography spots this lookout provides a spectacular view over the coastline with the Great Ocean Road snaking through the Otway National Park.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Apollo Bay Apollo Bay Victoria
Enjoy a food and drink stop at one of our favourite local spots in Apollo Bay a seaside village embraced by tranquil beaches rolling green hills and the Great Otway National Park.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cape Otway Cape Otway Great Otway National Park Victoria
Cape Otway is one of the best places in Victoria to spot local koalas in the wild away from the crowds.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Gibsons Steps Great Ocean Road Port Campbell National Park Port Campbell Victoria 3269 Australia
Here we make our way down to the beach via the 86 steps that were carved into the face of the cliff by local settler Hugh Gibson. Once on the beach you will be dwarfed by the 70-metre high vertical cliffs while getting up close to two giant limestone stacks rising up out of the sea known as Gog and Magog.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Twelve Apostles Great Ocean Road Port Campbell Victoria 3269 Australia
Witness the rugged splendour of the famous 12 Apostles magnificent rock stacks that rise up majestically from the Southern Ocean.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Loch Ard Gorge Great Ocean Road Port Campbell National Park Port Campbell Victoria Australia
Hear the story of Loch Ard Shipwreck and learn about the rich maritime history of the area while wandering the trails at Loch Ard Gorge. We will also take a walk onto the beach which is famous for its smooth clear blue water.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Two Mile Bay Road Two Mile Bay Rd Port Campbell VIC 3269 Australia
See some of Australia’s best big-wave breaks at Two Mile Bay where experienced big wave riders surf the outer reefs off the eastern end of Two Mile Bay called the Rifle Range.
Duration: 20 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Depending on our final itinerary we will usually stay in Anglesea Lorne or Torquay (minimum 4-star rated properties).
Day 2: Surf with a Local!
Stop At: Torquay Front Beach The Esplanade Torquay Victoria Australia
Enjoy a one or two hour surf with a local surfer (for experienced surfers) or enjoy a private surf lesson (for those less experienced/wanting to further develop their surfing skills). This is suitable for everyone we will tailor this experience and our beach location to match your experience (none required). Once you get out of the surf you will enjoy breakfast the local surfer and our local guide.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery 1200 Great Ocean Rd Bellbrae VIC 3228 Australia
Visit the stunning chocolaterie where you will be immersed in a chocolate experience like no other. Explore the spectacular showroom choc-filled with thousands of chocolates to tempt you.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Torquay Torquay Victoria
Explore Torquay the birthplace of iconic brands Rip Curl and Quiksilver and Victoria??s surfing capital.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Australian National Surfing Museum 77 Beach Rd Torquay Victoria 3228 Australia
Visit the Australian National Surfing Museum which is widely regarded as hosting the world’s largest surfing and beach culture museum. It is one of “the most significant centres of world surfing heritage” by the International Surfing Association
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
ƒ?› Breakfast: Breakfast is included on Day Two.
No accommodation included on this day.
