Wildlife Tours: 2 Day/1 Night Great Ocean Road & Phillip Island Adventure Tour

Day 1 Highlights (L,D)

-Westgate Bridge:  - Great views as we depart Melbourne
- Colac Park:  - Meet and greet over a light morning tea
-Twelve Apostles: View the beautiful limestone stacks that form the mighty 12 apostles
-Loch Ard Gorge: Find yourself surrounded by towering limestone cliffs & take a walk along the beach, view the Archway, The Razorback and Dumpling Pots. Hear the history, romance and heartbreak as our guides re- tell the tale of Australia’s most famous shipwreck!
-Gibson steps: Be inspired by the majestic 12 apostles from eye level! Get down on the beach alongside these incredible monoliths
-Otway’s Rainforest (Melba Gully): Take a guided bushwalk through this very rare, ancient, cool temperate rainforest. You’ll feel dwarfed as you stroll past some of the tallest trees in the world.
-Apollo Bay: Stop in this cute seaside town for refreshments
-Spot wild Koala’s, Kookaburras and Parrots (Kennett River): See how many Koala’s you can find! Get up close and personal with the friendly beautiful birds; Parrots, lorikeets, and look out for the famous kookaburra.
-Split Point Lighthouse: Famous for Aussie TV show 'Round the Twist'

-Tasty Aussie BBQ or pizza dinner (included) 

Overnight stay in Torquay

Day 2 Highlights:  (B)

-Delicious Breakfast – Wake up to a delicious breakfast
-Surf Beach: Watch surfers and take a morning beach walk
-Torquay: Top surf brands factory outlets at the Surf Capital of Australia
-Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove: Cruise through scenic seaside towns
-Ferry Ride: Lookout for seals and dolphins as you cruise from Queenscliff to Sorrento on the Ferry
* Sorrento Beach: Take a walk and explore the rockpools (time permitting)
-Australian Wildlife Park: Koalas, Kangaroos, Emus, Wombats, Tasmanian Devils and various birdlife; a photographer's dream!
-Woolamai: Be blown away by one of Phillip Islands rugged surf beaches
-Grand Prix Track: Take a look at where the action happens
* Swan Lake: Wander and spy wetland birds and wallabies from the hidden observation platforms (time permitting)
-Nobbies, Seal Rocks and the Blowhole: Gaze across the rough headland and spot seals sunbathing 
-Summerlands: Observe the thunderous surf beneath the sheer cliff faces.
-Penguin Parade: Watch the magic as the world's smallest penguins appear out of the surf!

*Please note- Any items on the itinerary bearing this symbol (*) may be ommited during restricted daylight hours.

Departs: Monday, Wednesday*, Thursday & Saturday Between 7-8am

Returns: 9:00pm (Winter), 12 Midnight (Summer)

(*Peak season only)

POPULAR PICK UP LOCATIONS ATLANTIS HOTEL- 300 SPENCER STREET, MELBOURNE7:30BASE BACKPACKERS - 17 CARLISLE ST, STKILDA7:10BATMAN HILL HOTEL- 623 COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNE7:30CHAPEL STREET BACKPACKERS: 22 CHAPEL STREET, WINDSOR7:05CLAREMONT HOTEL- 189 TOORAK ROAD, SOUTH YARRA6:50COFFEE PALACE- 24 GREY STREET, STKILDA7:20EXFORD HOTEL- 199 RUSSEL STREET, MELBOURNE7:20HABITAT HQ - 333 STKILDA RD, STKILDA7:15HOLIDAY INN - 575 FLINDERS LANE, MELBOURNE7:35HOME @ THE MANSION- 80 VICTORIA PARADE6:55DISCOVERY MELBOURNE - 167 FRANKLIN ST, MELBOURNE7:05IBIS ON THERRY - 15 THERRY ST, MELBOURNE7:00IMMIGRATION MUSEUM - CNR OF FLINDERS & MARKET STREET7:45KING STREET BACKPACKERS - 197 KING STREET, MELBOURNE7:30MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL BAPCKPACKERS-450 ELIZABETH ST7:05NOMADS MELBOURNE - 196 ABECKETT ST, MELBOURNE7:10PINT ON PUNT- 42 PUNT ROAD, WINDSOR7:10RYDGES CARLTON - 701 SWANSTON ST, CARLTON7:00RYDGES MELBOURNE - 186 EXHIBITION ST, MELBOURNE7:20SPACE HOTEL - 380 RUSSELL ST, MELBOURNE6:55ST PAUL'S CATHEDRAL- CORNER OF SWANSTON & FLINDERS STREET7:15THE NUNNERY - 116 NICHOLSON ST, FITZROY6:55TRAVELODGE - 9 RIVERSIDE QUAY, SOUTHBANK7:40TRAVELODGE DOCKLANDS - 66 AURORA LANE, DOCKLANDS6:50URBAN CENTRAL - 334 CITY RD, SOUTHBANK7:30YHA MELB CENTRAL - 562 FLINDERS ST, MELBOURNE7:35YHA MELB METRO - 78 HOWARD ST, NORTH MELBOURNE6:50

* Please note- you must arrive at your pickup location at least 10 minutes prior to your allocated pickup time

*We accept no responsibility if you fail to nominate a pickup location- this must be confirmed at least 24 hours prior with our reservations department, failure to nominate and board the bus will result in fare forfeiture 

Optional Extra Activities:

A) Penguins Plus viewing platform: $22 extra per person
B) Twelve Apostles Helicopter flight $100 extra per person