A 2 day adventure of natural attractions and amazing wildlife travelling along one of the scenic roads in Australia, before heading off to experience the wonder of the little penguins.

We’ll start with a leisurely drive along the beautiful Great Ocean Road, a 244 kilometre stretch with an amazing view around every turn. Explore quaint coastal towns, natural wonders, gorges, rockpools and view the spectacular Twelve Apostles. Your overnight accommodation is in the historic town of Queenscliff, from where, after breakfast, we’ll travel by ferry to the Mornington Peninsula.

Whilst on the ferry lookout for dolphins, pass golden sandy beaches, rugged coastline and clifftop mansions. From here, we can go to Red Hill Estate for wine tasting or go to Moonlit Sanctuary and hand feed the kangaroos and wallabies and see other native Australian animals. The highlight of your trip is that evening, where you’ll watch Australia’s largest colony of little penguins make their way home at sunset!

On this tour, you’ll love the beautiful scenery and cuddly wildlife and take advantage of regular stops to get plenty of selfies. Our experienced tour guides will share their knowledge of these regions and the stories that make it come alive.

Inclusions of this tour include:

• Bus pick up and return to your preferred location in the Melbourne CBD
• Tour guide stories about Aboriginal history, convicts and the gold rush years and tales of shipwrecks and lost treasure
• National fees included at 12 Apostles
• Ferry crossing from Queenscliff to Mornington Peninsula
• Moonlit Sanctuary to feed the kangaroos and Wallabies or Red Hill Estate for wine tasting
• General admission to the world-class Philip Island Penguin Parade

Exclusions of this tour include:

• Accommodation at Queenscliff
• All meals
• Penguins Plus viewing upgrade (can be organised at an additional fee)

Loch Ard Gorge

The Loch Ard Gorge is a favourite stop off point along the Great Ocean Road. The picturesque gorge is flanked by two yellow-washed cliff faces, a smooth bay and inlet of clear, blue water.  Wander the trail down to the Gorge, take in the natural beauty and view the location of Australia’s most famous shipwreck - the Loch Ard - and hear it’s story of loss and survival. Loch Ard Gorge is the start of the Apostles from the opposite end, where you can also see the Razor Back and Honey Pots rock formations.

Queenscliff and the Sorrento ferry

You’ll enjoy breakfast at Queenscliff café, whilst taking in the views of the Entrance to Port Phillip Bay, surrounded by the Old Fortress. We then board the Searoad ferry and take the one hour long trip to Sorrento, on the Mornington Peninsula. Lookout along the way for dolphins swimming alongside the ferry and see houses of Melbourne’s rich and famous on the foreshore.

Sorrento

Disembark the ferry at Sorrento where we will take a drive around the township. You will have the opportunity to do a secret beach walk and the London Bridge beach walk, taking in the spectacular views of Sorrento and the Mornington Peninsula from the cliff tops.

Point Nepean

This area is the southern point entrance to Port Phillip and the most westerly point of the Mornington Peninsula. Here we visit the Point Nepean Quarantine Station that opened in 1852 and is Australia’s second oldest intact quarantine station. Walk through the hospital and other buildings taking in the history and seeing what life would have been like if you lived or worked at the quarantine station.