Gray Line Melbourne Great Ocean Road Day Tour
Jaw dropping, superb, majestic, mind-boggling are just some ways to describe one of the world's most spectacular coastal drives. Gray Line Melbourne takes you along the Great Ocean Road for a full day of being totally wowed. With stops at Gibson's Steps (12 Apostles from the water's edge), Loch Ard Gorge, Island Arch, Razorback and Port Campbell, you are guaranteed terrific photos even on rainy days.
Our YouTube clip here shows you just a snippet of what is a MUST-DO on any trip to Australia.
Gray Line Melbourne offers this tour with Aussie style Bush Billy Tea with lamingtons and the famous Vegemite. Lunch can be included at the Apollo Bay Hotel.
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a very special Great Ocean Road trip
Why is everyone raving about Echidna Walkabout's 3 day Great Ocean Road trip? Check out this short video to see why!
The 3 day Great Ocean Road trip runs on Tuesdays & Fridays every week from October to April, and on Tuesdays from May to September. It starts in Melbourne (hotel pickups) at around 8am on Day 1 and returns to Melbourne around 5pm on Day 3.
The trip is a small group (max 8 people) wildlife tour, perfect for people who want to enjoy nature, wild animals, beautiful scenery and boutique accommodation. There is also an option to take the tour as a private group.
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Driving The Great Ocean Road! - An Unforgettable Weekend Getaway | *TIPS & TRICKS*
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In this episode, I share with you my weekend getaway to Anglesea and the Great Ocean Road. In this video I journey along Australia's best road and highlight key features and details about the road and how to go about planning your drive and or visit.
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Great Ocean Road Drive - The Most Beautiful Road Trip in Australia
When it comes to road trips in Australia, the Great Ocean Road offers one of the best experiences in the country!
This beautiful National Heritage listed 243-kilometre (151 mi) stretch of road between Torquay to Warrnambool epitomizes the phrase ‘taking the scenic route’. The Great Ocean Road drive is hugged by some of Australia’s most grandiose landscapes. You’ll weave along mountainsides, revel in striking seaside vistas and delve into Australia’s verdant green rainforest. The towns that dot the drive are laid back, surfy and sophisticated, offering everything that travelers would expect from this part of Australia. We loved exploring this part of Australia!
On September 19, 2019, the Great Ocean Road marks 100 years from the day construction commenced on the Great Ocean Road, so today, we are sharing the highlights of our time in this beautiful region!
Destinations featured in the video include Bells Beach, Aireys Inlet, Lorne, Sheoak Falls, Kennett River, Cape Patton Lookout, Apollo Bay, Castle Cove, Johanna Beach, Wattle Hill, Wreck Beach, Melba Gully, Princetown, and the Twelve Apostles!
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The Great Ocean Road Trip
We travelled the Great Ocean Road in 2 Wicked (excuse the pun) camper vans.
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Melbourne #5 Great Ocean Road Tour, Pt. 2
This is the second part of a tour from Melbourne along the Great Ocean Road.
Marly's Trip Along The Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia
I went for a drive along the Great Ocean Road, with Marlene and Ellen. It is one of the great drives of the world, hugging the coastline with spectacular scenery and also going through rainforest and farmland.
We had a look at Bells Beach, famous for surfing. There were only a few surfers there but we did see an Echidna! I must say, the toilet block at Bells Beach is one of the nicest I have seen. It has beautiful murals over it.
We saw the memorial arch and stopped at some lookouts. It was time for a rest when we got to Lorne. Then we moved on and got to the Twelve Apostles. There are only 9 now but they still look great. Then it was off to Loch Ard Gorge. Lots of steps going down to the beach but worth it if you can make it back up.
We had lunch in Port Campbell. Then we went to The Arch and also London Bridge, which fell down in 1990, so it isn't really a bridge anymore. We finished our trip at Peterborough.
I will tell you a bit of history of the road.
The road was built by returned soldiers between 1919 and 1932, and is the world's largest war memorial; dedicated to casualties of World War I.
The Great Ocean Road was first planned towards the end of the first world war.
Surveying for the road started in 1918 - with the road suggested to travel from Barwon Heads, follow the coast west around Cape Otway, and end near Warrnambool. In 1918, the Great Ocean Road Trust was formed as a private company, under the helm of president Howard Hitchcock. The company managed to secure £81,000 in capital from private subscription and borrowing, with Hitchcock himself contributing £3000.
Construction on the road began on 19 September 1919, built by approximately 3,000 returned servicemen as a war memorial for fellow servicemen who had been killed in World War I. An advance survey team progressed through dense wilderness at approximately 3 kilometres a month. Construction was done by hand; using explosives, pick and shovel, wheel barrows, and some small machinery. Several workers were killed during construction.
The soldiers were paid 10 shillings and sixpence for eight hours per day, also working a half-day on Saturdays. They used tents for accommodation and made use of a communal dining marquee and kitchen; food costing up to 10 shillings a week. Despite the difficulty involved in constructing the road, the workers had access to a piano, gramophone, games, newspapers and magazines at the camps.
The road was closed at Eastern View from 10 May 1922 for further work; opening again on 21 December along with tolls to recoup construction costs. The charge, payable at Eastern View, was two shillings for motor cars and 10 shillings for wagons with more than two horses.
In November 1932, the section from Lorne to Apollo Bay was finished, bringing the road to completion. The road was officially opened with Victoria's Lieutenant-Governor Sir William Irvine holding a ceremony near Lorne's Grand Pacific Hotel and the road subsequently being acknowledged as the world's largest war memorial.
In its original state, the road was considered a formidable drive; fitting only a single vehicle comfortably at a time. Areas with sheer cliffs would be most hazardous, with only few places for drivers to pull over to allow others to proceed in the opposite direction. On 2 October 1936, the road was handed to the State Government, with the deed for the road presented to the Victorian Premier at a ceremony at the Cathedral Rock toll gate. It was at this time that the tolls were also removed.
In 1962, the road was deemed by the Tourist Development Authority to be one of the world's great scenic roads. It also had sections widened between the Lorne Hotel and the Pacific Hotel to improve traffic, while aiming to preserve it's character. Despite improvements, the road was still considered a challenging drive; the Victorian Police motor school even using it for training around 1966.
Over its life, the Great Ocean Road has been susceptible to natural elements. In 1960 the section at Princetown was partially washed away by water during storms. It experienced landslides on 11 August 1964 and in 1971. Both closing sections of the road near Lorne. Because of the terrain surrounding the road, it was also closed due to bush-fires in 1962 and 1964, particularly in areas with nearby camp-sites. In January, 2011 a section of the overhanging cliffs collapsed due to heavy rain.
The Great Ocean Road is now home to The Great Ocean Road Marathon. I had a wonderful time and if you have the opportunity to go along the road, I would highly recommend it.
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12 Apostles Flight Adventure
Take a spectacular scenic flight along the the whole of the stunning coastline of the Great Ocean Road to the awe inspiring 12 Apostles.
Recognized as one of the world's most scenic drives, the Great Ocean Road follows the rugged coastline of Victoria's south-west through to the 12 Apostles. It is a spectacular drive but it is a long drive with speed restrictions and holiday traffic can be challenging.
Depart from our own private airport in Torquay for your private tour.
If you are you touring our beautiful region but short on time, then a 12 Apostles scenic flight will not only provide you with an unforgettable flight experience it will also help you :
Save Time & Reduce the Stress
It can be a long, tiring drive if you are short on time. So fly it instead, then relax and enjoy more time in our beautiful region.
See more of our rugged coast
The Great Ocean Road leaves the coast at Apollo Bay and winds inland to the 12 Apostles - you see so much more when you fly.
12 Apostles Helicopter Experience- Great Ocean Road
Not worth to try, but it is a must once in a lifetime!!
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The Apollo Apartments - Great Ocean Road Accommodation
The Apollo is Apollo Bay's newest accommodation destination, located on The Great Ocean Road. The main surf beach is directly across and the main shopping strip is a leisurely 5 minute stroll away.Accommodation options range from hotel rooms to 2 bedroom apartments with private balconies offering some of the best sea views in town.
For more information, please visit: TheApolloApartments.com.au
Koalas for Kids on the Great Ocean Road
Koalas on the Great Ocean Road at Kennett River. The best place to see koalas in the wild. See full review on our blog of us spotting Koalas along the Great Ocean road on out Melbourne to Adelaide road trip.
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Australia's No.1 Romantic Getaway 2017
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Great Ocean Road Cottages - Lorne Hotels, Australia
Great Ocean Road Cottages 3.5 Stars Hotel in Lorne ,Australia Within US Travel Directory Great Ocean Road Cottages offers accommodation in Lorne.
Free private parking is available on site.
You will also find luggage storage space at the property.
Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and is equipped with a TV and DVD player.
Certain units feature a seating area for your convenience.
You will find a kettle in the room.
The nearest airport is Avalon Airport, 71 km from the property.
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Roadtrip Sydney - Melbourne - Great Ocean Road - Melbourne Part 2
The second video about our road trip from Sydney to Melbourne, and the Great Ocean Road.
driving around Jervis Bay
19th December 2009 - driving to the beach with the seedy men in and around Jervis Bay
Romantic Getaways Mid North Coast - Soulitude Farm Stay Near Sydney
Amanda and I travelled to a beautiful and romantic getaways mid north coast. It was 3 hours out of Sydney near Port Macquarie. 'Soulitude' is a 3 bedroom house with fire place and is very peaceful, quiet and tranquillity. Dogs are allowed too.
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Our secluded romantic getaway in nsw. Stunning location surrounded by rolling green hills, cows, horses and wildlife. It is a beautiful romantic getaways just outside of Port Macquarie