Upcoming Ocean Tours
"The Greatest" Ocean Road tour
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+ 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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See the only sole cultural UNESCO site in Oz at Budj Bim
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See the ancient indigenous language borders
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Visit 'The Rip' and learn about "Buckley's chance"
5 Days
Melbourne to Melbourne
This is where I grew up. I know it very well and love it even more!
Tour Details
Duration: 5-days
Upcoming Tours:
14-18 Jan 2023
4-8 Feb 2023
Start and finish:
Pickup/Drop-off in Melbourne CBD
Group size: 11
Camping & Hostels
Guide: Sid
Cost: $895 total - all-inclusive
($195 deposit to secure your seat)
Your Itinerary
Day 1
Melbourne - Queenscliff - Point Lonsdale - 13th Beach - Torquay - Lorne - Cape Otway
Day 2
Cape Otway - Old Growth Forests - Ancient Beaches - Waterfall/Sauna at Camp.
Day 3
Cape Otway - Johanna Beach - 12 Apostles - Loch Ard Gorge - Bay of Islands - Warrnambool - Tower Hill - Port Fairy - Budj Bim - Portland
Day 4
Portland - Lake Condah - Grampians - McKenzie Falls - Halls Gap
Day 5
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:
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Sid
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Hotel pick-up
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Camp gear: swag, kitchen equipement
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Transport to all destinations
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All meals: 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners; plus lots of snacks and delicacies
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National park passes & campsite fees
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Accommodation & private tours
What's NOT included:
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Sleeping bags are NOT included at the moment
What to bring:
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Clothes - It's often bring something to swim in and something to stay warm at night, Check the forecast before!
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Swimmers- if you would like to swim in the pools
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Hiking shoes- sneakers are okay, but there will be some rough terrain, so make sure they are sturdy
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Sandals / thongs
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Hat
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Toiletries
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Camera / phone
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Chargers
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Battery pack
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Head torch and spare batteries (a must!!!)
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Fly net (optional)
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Day pack
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Water bottles or camelback (2 liters at least)
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Travel pillow
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Towel
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A good sense of humour.
