5 DAY GREAT OCEAN ROAD

Tour Details

Operator

JUST CRUISIN 4WD TOURS

Destinations

Great Ocean Road, Otway Ranges, Grampians, Mt Gambier and Princes Highway

Departs From

Adelaide, Glenelg and Fleurieu Peninsula

Tour Description

5 DAY GREAT OCEAN ROAD:

NOTE: THIS TOUR CAN BE MODIFIED FOR DROP OFF IN MELBOURNE

DAY 1: Depart Adelaide approximately 9:00AM for Mount Gambier via the South Eastern Freeway where we join the Princes Highway at Murray Bridge. We travel along the Coorong (A Wetland of International Importance, the Coorong and the adjoining Lower Murray Lakes stretch from the mouth of the Murray to north of Kingston. Less than 3 kilometres wide, it is an Inland Sea of shallow lagoons). At Kingston South East we visit the Analemmetic Sun Dial (one of only eight in the world). After lunch we head to Mount Gambier visiting the South East towns of Robe, Beachport, Millicent and Tantanoola. At Tantanoola we visit Tantanoola Caves (own expense). Overnight Motel accommodation

DAY 2: We visit Little Blue Lake, Allendale East sinkhole, Dingley Dell (the restored cottage housing personal effects of the famous Australian poet Adam Lindsey Gordon), Port Macdonnell (where we see The Petrified Forest, when the Southern Ocean was at the continental shelf and trees covered the coastline). After lunch we travel along this magnificent coastline to Ewin Ponds and Piccannie Ponds. Nelson is our next stop, where we enjoy a cruise on the Glenelg River viewing the magnificent high limestone cliffs of the gorge whilst exploring this premium waterway in comfort, to the spectacular Princess Margaret Rose Cave. (Own expense, if time permits). Warrnambool is our destination this afternoon. This region is known as the Shipwreck Coast for the number of ships that came to grief in the surrounding waters (more than 1500 ships foundered along this coastline - only 500 have been discovered). These wrecks can be recounted in detail in Warrnambool’s Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum. Overnight Warrnambool.

DAY 3: After breakfast, an option this morning is a helicopter flight (own expense) from the Warrnambool breakwater. Leaving Warrnambool, we head toward Apollo Bay on the Great Ocean Road travelling through Port Campbell, Lavers Hill, Otway National Park and Apollo Bay. It is along this section of the Great Ocean Road the flat coastal plains terminate in a series of vertical cliffs, caverns, archways, blowholes and offshore rock stacks. It is here we see the spectacular rock formations of The Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, The Grotto, London Bridge, Sentinel Rock and The Blow Hole. The Blow Hole is a large hole about 350 metres inland from the cliffs. Waves rush into it through a tunnel from the sea, the entrance to which can be seen from the cliffs. At Lavers Hill we visit Tower Hill. It is believed to have been formed 30,000 years ago by a volcanic eruption. Violent explosions created a shallow crater 11 kilometres in circumference, which now holds a lake. A climb to the Tower Hill peak offers spectacular views of the ocean, Warrnambool and surrounding farmland. From Lavers Hill we visit Cape Otway Lighthouse in the Otway National Park. The lighthouse has been a valuable navigational aid since its light first operated in August 1848. The light, at a height of 91 metres, has a range of 38 kilometres in clear weather. We now make our way to Apollo Bay for over night stop.

DAY 4: Depart Apollo Bay approximately 9:00AM and head to Lorne where we visit Erskine Falls, Henderson Falls and Won Wondah Falls. Mount Gambier is our destination for the return trip back to Adelaide. We follow The Great Ocean Road back to Mount Gambier.

OR

We can head inland to the Great Ocean Road hinterland. This is a region of contrasts - from lush temperate forests to massive volcanic plains. Soaring cliffs and rugged mountains give way to rolling hills with pine plantations, then wide expanses of farmland around ancient landmarks, from blunted caps of extinct volcanoes to floating islands and massive lakes. Mysterious floating islands are in a pool in the heart of the Stony Rises just past Colac. The islands move slowly, according to the prevailing wind. We also stop at the lookout at Mount Leura for spectacular views of most of the lakes district. Lake Corangamite is Victoria’ largest lake, but is saltier than the sea. Although rich in bird life, it is home to only a salt tolerant minnow. Overnight Mount Gambier

DAY 5: Depart approximately 9:00AM for Adelaide, via The Coonawarra Wine Region where we can sample local wines. We also visit Naracoorte Caves World Heritage Area and Bool Lagoon - a Wetland of International Importance. We follow the Dukes Highway to Murray Bridge then it’s on to Adelaide via the South Eastern Freeway arriving at approximately 6:00PM.

COST PER PERSON: $2190:00(including GST) minimum 2 passengers

5 DAY ADELAIDE TO MELBOURNE

COST PER PERSON: $2290:00(including GST) minimum 2 passengers

TOUR INCLUDES: Accommodation (twin share) breakfasts days 2 ,3,4 &5, dinner days 1, 2,3 & 4 morning & afternoon teas pick up/drop off at your accommodation.

NOT INCLUDED: Lunches, optional tours& mobile phone calls.

TOUR CONDITIONS: “JUST CRUISIN” reserve the right to alter or modify itinerary if prevailing weather, road conditions or adverse conditions require such change.

BOOKING CONDITIONS: A deposit of 20% is required to confirm your reservation. Balance is payable 21 days prior to departure.

CANCELLATIONS: Must be made 14 days prior to departure or full deposit is forfeited.

DON’T FORGET: Your camera, good walking shoes and hats. Please limit luggage to a small bag, and most of all don’t forget your sense of adventure. It is suggested that appropriate sickness, accident & personal liability insurance be taken out.