KK1+: Great Ocean Road Two Days

KK1+

Two Days: Great Ocean Road, Twelve Apostles & Warrnambool

Highlights

Day 1

Pickup in Melbourne at 7 am

Split Point Lighthouse (Aireys Inlet)
Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch
Lorne, the seaside town
Cape Patton Lookout
Lunch break in Apollo Bay
Twelve Apostles
Loch Ard Gorge
The Island Archway and The Razorback
London Bridge

Drop-off at your Warrnambool Hotel at 5 pm

Day 2

Pickup from Warrnambool at 8 am

Grotto
Bay of Islands
Breakwater Rock Pier
Merri River
Thunder Point Lookout
Port Fairy
Koala spotting at Tower Hill Reserve
Hopkins Falls

Return to Melbourne at 7 pm

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Tour Details

Anglesea

Anglesea, a coastal town 110 km from Melbourne, is a must-visit on the Great Ocean Road tour. Famous for its surfing spots, it is vibrant with visitors during summer.

This is where the tour really begins.

Split Point Lighthouse

Built in 1891, this lighthouse stands 34 meters tall and 66 meters above sea level, guiding ships along the Shipwreck Coast. Initially operated manually with coded communication, it was automated in 1919 and electrified in 1972.

Memorial Arch

A historic gantry marks the start of the Great Ocean Road, built by returned soldiers (1919–1932) to honour those lost in WWI. Spanning 250 km, it’s one of the world’s longest war memorials.

Lorne Coastal Town

Lorne, a scenic coastal town set on a sheltered bay, was named after Captain Louttit, who anchored here in 1841.

It perfectly blends natural beauty and seaside charm, drawing visitors year-round.

Cape Patton Lookout

Along the Great Ocean Road, Cape Patton Lookout is one of the must-visit spots where you can capture breathtaking photos of the rugged coastline, rolling hills, and surrounding countryside.

Apollo Bay

Lunchtime! This charming town offers plenty of cafes and restaurants, with options ranging from simple sandwiches to delicious fish and chips, along with Chinese dining options.

After lunch, take a stroll through the town's park and along the beach to enjoy the surroundings.

Twelve Apostles

You can't visit the Great Ocean Road without seeing the Twelve Apostles — one of the most iconic and must-see attractions. Witness the stunning limestone stacks that have shaped the breathtaking coastal landscape.

Loch Ard Gorge

We continue along this stunning coastline, discovering the Historic Shipwreck Trail. This area is renowned for its limestone and sandstone rock formations, similar to the 12 Apostles.

Note: Temporarily closed due to cliff instability.

The Island Archway

The soft limestone rock of this coast began forming around 10-20 million years ago, when this coastline was submerged. The varying hardness of rock layers was created from marine animal skeletal remains. This coastline is always changing and reshaping over time.

The Razorback

The Razorback is a unique rock formation, whose name comes from its jagged and narrow edge, which has formed after millions of years of erosion.

London Bridge

The two-bridge rock formation was formed over hundreds of years as weaker layers at the base were eroded by wind and strong waves. Before 1990, London Bridge was a double-spanning arch connecting to the mainland.

The Grotto

Continue to explore the hidden gem along the Great Ocean Road - Grotto. The Grotto is one of Victoria’s most unique rock formations. It features distinct geological elements, combining a cave, sink-hole and archway all into one. This is a result of hundreds of years of crashing waves and high winds eroding the limestone cliffs.

Bay of islands

The view can stretch out across more than 30 kilometres between Peterborough and Warrnambool, it offers an amazing ocean view and a collection of fascinating geological features. The parkland is still owned by the Aboriginal people who have lived here for centuries.

Breakwater Rock Pier

The breakwater is a massive concrete structure that was built in the late 19th century, and provides a lookout of the Pacific Ocean without walking to the beach.

Merri River

The Merri River is a perennial river of the Glenelg Hopkins catchment. Fishing is popular in this stream, with the most common species being southern black bream, brown trout and Australian salmon.

Thunder Point Lookout

Make your way over the river via the footbridge which will lead you to the Thunder point coastal reserve. It is an area characterised by weathered sandstone cliffs, sculpted into tiny bays, inlets and rock pools.

Port Fairy

A coastal town characterised by a diverse array of boutiques, antique stores and craft stores. Its main industries are tourism and fishing, and it is the home port for one of Victoria’s largest fishing fleets.

Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve

It is one of Victoria’s most important ecological and geological sites formed by volcanic eruptions nearly 30,000 years ago. The volcano is now extinct.

Koala Spotting

Take a leisurely stroll through the rainforest of Great Otway National Park. Here, you might spot wild koalas and encounter vibrant wildlife, including parrots, lorikeets, and kookaburras, whose calls resemble echoing human laughter.

Hopkins Falls

The Hopkins Falls are the largest and most picturesque falls along the Hopkins River. These are among the widest in Victoria, at an impressive 90 metres.