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Self Drive
Great Ocean Road Express
3 day self drive from $429 per person based on double occupancy
Drive Melbourne to Adelaide to experience a taste of Victoria and South Australia.
INCLUSIONS
- 2 nights accommodation in Standard or Superior Hotels
- 3 days Rental Car
- Co-Pilot Package which contains detailed maps, driving instructions, historical information, itineraries, touring suggestions and discount offers from various attractions along the way.
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Melbourne to Lorne (287 km)
On leaving Melbourne, there is a choice of routes to take to Geelong. The first option is to travel south west from Melbourne on Highway 1 directly to Geelong. The second is to travel via Ballarat. This historical town was alive in the gold rush days of the 1850s. A most popular and exciting attraction is Sovereign Hill. From Ballarat, travel south on the Midland Highway to Geelong, the largest provincial city in Victoria. From Geelong travel to Torquay, the start of the Great Ocean Road, and recognised as the surfing capital of Australia. After Torquay follow the coast road through Anglesea to the picturesque town of Lorne.
DAY 2 Lorne to Mount Gambier (393 km)
Depart Lorne this morning and travel along the fabulous Great Ocean Road to Port Campbell. The scenic coastline from Lorne to Apollo Bay has been described as one of the most beautiful and breathtaking drives in the world. See the amazing rock formations of the Twelve Apostles, which are huge stone pillars sticking out of the surf, carved over time by the ways of the sea. Travelling on past Port Campbell you will see London Bridge - the broken arch! Continuing the ‘Shipwreck Coast’ begins, from Port Campbell and Warrnambool and on to Port Fairy. From Port Fairy travel along the coast and pass through Portland and Heywood before arriving at Mount Gambier.
DAY 3 Mount Gambier to Adelaide (459 km)
From Mount Gambier, travel on through Robe and Kingston and towards Adelaide, along the Coorong National Park skirting Lake Albert and Lake Alexandria. Travel to the towns of Tailem Bend and Murray Bridge. From Murray Bridge take the Freeway directly into the heart of Adelaide. Return the vehicle tomorrow by the same time it was collected on Day 1 to avoid any additional charges.