Animal Encounter Torquay

Visit all the main sights of the National Heritage listed 240km Great Ocean Road including the 12 Apostles, other mega landmarks along one of the worlds most scenic coastal journey. Waterfalls, wildlife including koalas and the delicious local produce of this region.





This is an indulgent, decadent and immersive road trip, shrouded in dramatic scenery and delicious local produce.

The spectacular road trip hugs the seaside cliffs that snake along the wild southern ocean.
Not only will our hosts chauffeur this small group around to all the best sites along the Great Ocean Road including the awe inspiring 12 Apostles - but you'll also experience the best of the Gourmet Food Trail in western Victoria.



We will be eating and drinking all that this region has to offer as we drive and walk our way down the National Heritage listed 240km stretch of road known as the Great Ocean Road .



Accommodation - Choose from cabins, twin share or share house style. Limited own room options. Be quick. Exact accommodation depends on our guest numbers.



Transport - is in modern comfortable vehicles. Includes transfers for you, to and from Melbourne Airport on Friday night and back to the Airport after the trip.



Food - Gourmet Food offered every step of the way. Your hosts will be cooking up breakfast and dinner each day using quality local produce, some that we will source along our way. We cater for most dietary requirements. We'll be visiting many of the delicious venue's on the infamous Victorian Artisan Food Trail. From sweet treats like ice cream, chocolate, fudge and fresh scones to the wonderful creamy savory delights of Schultz family farm cheesery, olives and Apollo Bay's famous scollap pies. We have all your tipples covered as we'll be sampling locally produced wine, beer, cider, gin and whisky along the way.





DETAILS OF THE TRIP - ITINERARY

- Trip distance approx 600km

- Arrive Friday night and we'll pick you up from the airport or at another agreed meeting place.

- Friday night accommodation is provided.

- Note: We depart early Saturday morning





DAY 1 - FRIDAY

Arrive Melbourne Airport PM

Meet & Great Cash Bar. Dinner can be purchased at the Hotel Accommodation.



DAY 2 - SATURDAY

Depart accommodation.



�Gin Factory

�Split Point Lighthouse - Aireys Inlet

�Erskine Falls

�Memorial Arch

�Lorne

�Teddy’s Lookout

�Kennett River Koala Walk

�Marriners Lookout for sunset over Apollo Bay

�Accommodation

�Dinner Provided



DAY 3 - SUNDAY

�Breakfast supplied

�Apollo Bay

�Hopetourn Falls and Walk

�Great Otway National Park

�Redwood Forrest

�Great Ocean Road Brewhouse

�Cape Otway Lighthouse walk to Aire River Beach

�Accommodation

�Dinner Provided





DAY 4 - MONDAY

�Breakfast supplied

�Princetown to Twelve Apostles via �Gibson Steps hike

�Loch and Gorge

�The Arch

�London Bridge

�Cheese Factory

�Fudge Shop

�Port Campbell

�Sow & Piglets Micro Brewery

�Accommodation

�Dinner Provided



DAY 5 - TUESDAY

�Breakfast supplied

�The Bay of Islands

�Childers Cove Beach

�Timboon Railway Shed Distillery

�Make our way to Melbourne and/or Airport by 430pm



Lunches are not supplied. We will be making stops each day for you to purchase lunch. These will often be often be along the Artisan Food Trail. We encourage you to support local businesses but you can also brings snacks for lunch also.



Breakfast & dinner is included daily from Day 2. Snacks and alcohol can be purchased at regular stops.



Walks/Hikes - their are optional short walks Saturday, Sunday and Monday. No longer than 1 to 2hrs max. We'll carry your luggage. You just need to carry your water bottle and small day pack and enjoy the sights. For those not hiking there are plenty to still enjoy along the trail while small hikes in progress.



Due to weather or any unexpected interuptions we may vary the schedule and thus do not guarantee we visit all attractions. Interuptions are rare but can occur and is often not in our control.



The Modern vehicles we use will depend on how many people we have on the trip. But generally, we ride in vehicles such as Kia Carnivals, Toyota Kluger etc





WHAT TO BRING

We will send you a list of what you need to bring after you have confirmed the trip with either a deposit or full payment.



*Payment plan options available on our Rezdy booking system.



Meals Provided

- 4 Breakfasts

- 4 Dinners

- Treats (there are secret surprise treats on offer throughout the trip).

- Australian Natural Spring Water is provided all trip in tap bulk containers.





What's not included:

- Lunches are not provided.

- Airfares are not included in the cost. We will collect you from Melbourne Airport and return you to Melbourne Airport if you are arriving by plane.

- Travel Insurance not included.



This trip is advertised on multiple platforms.



*Travel Insurance for all travel within Australia is mandatory.



Sky Road Trail has terms and conditions that should be read before agreeing to attend a trip. Our T&C's are listed on our website skyroadtrail.com.au .





Feel free to send us a message if you have any questions - info@skyroadtrail.com

We can't wait to travel with you along the Great Ocean Road.