Tour Highlights

Departing Melbourne, your journey begins at Bells Beach, Australia’s iconic surfing mecca and home to the world’s oldest and most prestigious surfing event, The Rip Curl Pro. Spot mobs of lazy kangaroos basking in the morning sun and pass through seaside towns before arriving at Split-Point Lighthouse for morning tea with panoramic cliff-top views.

Continue along the Great Ocean Road to the seaside hamlet of Kennett River, where you can get up close to colorful native parrots and observe wild koalas dozing in gumtrees.

Enjoy lunch in the popular coastal village of Apollo Bay, then continue inland through lush gullies and towering ancient forests in the Great Otway National Park.

The dramatic coastline of the Shipwreck Coast leads you to the highlight of the day—the rugged splendor of the Twelve Apostles. Stroll along cliff-edge boardwalks for perfect views of these magnificent limestone stacks rising majestically from the Southern Ocean. Venture on to Loch Ard Gorge, one of Australia’s most breathtaking beaches, and uncover stories of tragedy and triumph.

Conclude your day in spectacular fashion with a private 75-minute helicopter transfer to Melbourne. The flight follows the dramatic coastline, landing in the heart of Melbourne on the Yarra River.

A transfer vehicle will be ready to return you to your hotel, giving you time to relax and freshen up before dinner.