Great Ocean Road 2

Just over an hour from Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula reaches out between Port Phillip Bay and the Indian Ocean with a mosaic of beaches, vineyards and gentle hills. The bay’s calm waters guard the iconic colourful bathing boxes of Brighton and the villages of Sorrento and Portsea, while on the ocean side the waves of Cape Schanck call to surfers. The peninsula is renowned for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay cellars, the Peninsula Hot Springs and gourmet tables that celebrate local produce. A corner of Victoria where wine, sea and relaxation blend into a refined stay.

Continue along the Mornington Peninsula to Sorrento and board the ferry to Queencliff (Peninsula Searoad Transport) - departures every hour from 08.00 to 18.00 (not included). Cross Port Philip Bay to reach the Great Ocean Road starting from Torquay. After passing Lorne, Apollo Bay, and the Otway National Park, you will encounter the famous 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. Arrive in Port Campbell, in the heart of the Great Ocean Road (approximately 280km/4.5 hours + ferry). A small fishing village tucked along the spectacular Great Ocean Road, Port Campbell is the ideal base for exploring one of Victoria's most striking stretches of coast. Just minutes away rise the famous Twelve Apostles, towering limestone pinnacles standing alone in the ocean, sculpted over millennia by the force of wind and waves. The clifftop unfolds with legendary formations such as Loch Ard Gorge, London Bridge and The Grotto, each wrapped in tales of shipwrecks and the sea. The village offers a sheltered bay perfect for a swim and excellent fresh-seafood restaurants. At sunset, when golden light sets the rocks aglow, Port Campbell reveals all its coastal poetry.

Day available to visit the most famous stretch of coast in Australia. Continuing towards Port Fairy, you will come across Sentinel Rock, The Arch, and London Bridge. Arrival in Mount Gambier. (approx. 250 km / 3 hours). Built on the slopes of an ancient dormant volcano, Mount Gambier is the main city of south-eastern South Australia, midway between Adelaide and Melbourne. Its emblem is the Blue Lake, a crater that turns an intense cobalt blue each summer before fading to grey in winter, one of the country's most striking natural phenomena. All around lies a landscape of volcanic lakes, sinkholes and underground caves such as the Umpherston Sinkhole, a sunken garden set within a collapsed cavern. The surrounding region blends forests, farmland and ocean-facing coast. Mount Gambier is an ideal stop on the journey between the two cities, for lovers of geology, nature and discoveries beyond the well-worn routes.