2 Day Great Ocean Road Tour and Platypus paddle

3.3
(3 reviews)

2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

We spend a day along the great ocean road, we then head inland and visit some amazing spots.

We also go looking for the Platypus. We take a 1 km walk into the forest and then we paddle out on to Lake Elizabeth to se if we can find any platypus swimming around.
This is a amazing way to start the day.
We also visit the Redwood plantation as well as a waterfall.

What's Included

Platypus paddle tour
1 night accommodation
No meals or drinks included

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pickup from most accommodation in Melbourne city and St Kilda. We only drop off in Melbourne city.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Shipwreckcost and Surf coast Day 1 Great ocean road

    15 stops
  • 1

    We depart Melbourne nice and early to avoid all the traffic and other tour buses. We have a 2 big day ahead of us.

    1 minute Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Travel through a little country town

    Admission ticket free
  • 3

    We stop at the town of Colac for a bathroom and coffee break.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Our first stop on the Great Ocean road

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Visit the famous London Bridge

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    This is another bathroom stop.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Loch Ard Gorge

    Enjoy 2 lookouts plus take the step down into the gorge.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 8

    It is now time to take a walk along the board walk to view the 12 apostles. Helicopter flights over thew apostles are available at an extra cost.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 9

    Time for lunch. Enjoy the gardens and parrots while eating lunch (own cost)

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Mait's Rest

    A walk through the rain forest

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 11

    travel through the coastal holiday town of Apollo Bay

    Admission ticket free
  • 12

    Ocean lookout and photo opportunity

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 13

    Time to look for koalas and parrots in the trees

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 14

    enjoy the beach and the local shops Last stop on the great ocean road, before traveling inland to Forrest

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 15

    Forrest is our stop for the night, We check into our accommodation (included) Time to relax and have dinner (own cost)

    13 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 2

    Otway Forest Day2 Great Ocean Road

    7 stops
  • 16

    We head down to thew lake before sunrise to start our paddle looking for the platypus

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • 17

    Breakfast time (own cost)

    50 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 18

    explore the wonderful redwoods in the Otway

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 19

    Enjoy the waterfalls

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 20

    travel through the town of Colac

    Admission ticket free
  • 21

    Bathroom stop and leg strech

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 22

    Arrive back in Melbourne around 4pm

    1 minute Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • If you are a solo traveller (1 person) contact us for availability.
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Overnight Tours
Multi-day Tours
Bus Tours
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Small Group
Adventure Tours
Involves Animals

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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