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DAY 1: ARRIVE IN MELBOURNE
On arrival at Melbourne airport you will be transferred by coach to your Melbourne accommodation by Trip Shuttle (operated by Airport Con-X-ion).

The rest of the day is at your leisure.

DAY 2: AAT KINGS – GREAT OCEAN ROAD & TWELVE APOSTLES
An AAT Kings coach will pick you up from your hotel for your transfer to the corner of Flinders and Russell Street at Federation Square, the departure point of your tour. At 8.00am join your coach to commence a full day tour to the Great Ocean Road.

Take a breath and enjoy a relaxed and unhindered view of The Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge and London Bridge all before lunch beating the traditional afternoon rush. En route let us take you on a journey inland, reaching Port Campbell National Park to marvel at the iconic limestone stack in the morning.

Witness a fabulous spectacle of massive natural erosion and the contrasts between rugged coast and verdant rainforest living side by side. See the amazing Twelve Apostles – limestone stacks rising dramatically from the Southern Ocean and visit the Information Centre.

Walk along the boardwalk and enjoy the scenery from various viewing platforms. See Loch Ard Gorge and be swept away by the romantic and tragic story of love and lives lost aboard the Loch Ard.

Explore Port Campbell National Park then continue beyond Port Campbell to the remnants of London Bridge. Discover the tragic history of over 50 ships wrecked along this rugged coastline. View the popular coastal townships of Apollo Bay and Lorne – a surfer’s haven and retreat. See many fern filled gullies and river inlets on your journey. Travel the length of the Great Ocean Road passing towering limestone cliffs, sweeping white beaches and stunning rainforest scenery. The Great Ocean Road is truly one of the world’s greatest scenic coastal drives.

See the spectacular night lights of Melbourne as you cross the West Gate Bridge on your way back to Melbourne.

Tour concludes at approximately 8.0pm at Federation Square before hotel drop-offs commence.

DAY 3: AAT KINGS – MELBOURNE LANEWAYS, ARCADES & CITY TOUR
An AAT Kings coach will pick you up from your hotel for your transfer to the corner of Flinders and Russell Street at Federation Square, the departure point of your tour. At 8.20am join your coach to commence a morning tour of Melbourne.

Discover Melbourne’s famous laneways and arcades on foot with a local guide. See Federation Square, St Paul’s Cathedral and Flinders Street Station before arriving at Degraves Street, a popular pedestrian laneway.

Explore the heritage Block Arcade and Royal Arcade, the oldest surviving arcade in Australia coach to further explore the city. See Parliament House, the State Library, Queen Victoria Markets, Law Courts Precinct and the famous Melbourne hook turn. Travel past Melbourne’s Sports and Entertainment district, home to some of the biggest domestic and international sporting events including the Australian Open. Drive along the Australian Grand Prix track and see the GP Pit stop. View the pretty tree lined streets and Terrace homes, Botanical Gardens and see the Shine of Remembrance.

Stop at the MCG with the chance to see some sporting stars during training before returning to Federation Square.

Tour concludes at approximately 11.45am at Federation Square. The afternoon is at your leisure.

DAY 4: DEPART MELBOURNE
Today Trip Shuttle (operated by Airport Con-X-ion) will transport you back to Melbourne airport for your departure.

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