Great Ocean Road
5-day Camping Tour
Melbourne to Melbourne
5-day Tour
Pickup/Drop-off in Melbourne CBD
$895 total - all-inclusive
($195 deposit to secure your seat)
This is where I grew up! I know it very well and love it even more.
Apart from it's epic beauty, this part of the world has a story to tell. A story of ancient culture, volcanos, shipwrecks, dinosaurs, rainforests, failed romance and of course geology.
This Melbourne loop is the only way to completely experience the entire trail of The Great Ocean Road, including Budj Bim, The Bellarine Peninsula, and The Grampians.
These tours are for ages 18 - 55 and require moderate fitness and a good sense of humour.
Trip Highlights:
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The best food, music, and information from Sid your guide.
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The entirety of The Great Ocean Road
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Walk through the Otways forests, waterfalls, and beaches.
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See the famous 7 - 56 Apostles.
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Great camps and accommodation.
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Take in the mountaintops of The Grampians
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Stand in the ancient volcanic crater with the wildlife at Tower Hill
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Learn about the Kanawinka GeoPark and its 400 volcanos.
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Hear about the oldest story in the world at Budj Bim.
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See the ancient indigenous language borders.
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Visit 'The Rip' and learn about "Buckleys chance"
- Sid in general.
The Details:
Group Size: 10
5 Days
Camping
Photos from previous GOR tours.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Melbourne - Surf Coast - Otways
Melbourne - Queenscliff - Point Lonsdale - 13th Beach - Torquay - Lorne - Cape Otway
Day 2 - Otways Exploration
Cape Otway - Old Growth Forests - Ancient Beaches - Waterfall/Sauna at Camp.
Day 3 - Otways - Shipwreck Coast - Cape Bridgewater
Cape Otway - Johanna Beach - 12 Apostles - Loch Ard Gorge - Bay of Islands - Warrnambool - Tower Hill - Port Fairy - Budj Bim - Portland
Day 4 - Cape Bridgewater - Bud Bim - Volcanic Precinct - Grampians NP
Portland - Lake Condah - Grampians - McKenzie Falls - Halls Gap
Day 5 - Grampians - Goldfields - Melbourne
Halls Gap - Bunjils Cave - Ararat - Beaufort - Melbourne
(Exact details of this itinerary will not be disclosed until the tour. This is due to the precious nature of keeping our custom route and secret locations quiet).
Tour Information
What's included:
Sid.
Hotel pick-up.
Camp gear: swag, kitchen equipement.
Transport to all destinations.
All meals: 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners; plus lots of snacks and delicacies.
National park passes & campsite fees.
Accommodation & private tours.
Sleeping bags are NOT included at the moment.
What to bring:
Clothes - It's often bring something to swim in and something to stay warm at night, Check the forecast before!
Swimmers- if you would like to swim in the pools.
Hiking shoes- sneakers are okay, but there will be some rough terrain, so make sure they are sturdy.
Sandals/thongs
Hat
Toiletries
Camera/Phone
Chargers
Battery pack
Head torch and spare batteries (a must!!!)
Fly net (optional)
Day pack
Water bottles or camelback (2 litres at least)
Travel pillow
Towel
A good sense of humour.