Great Ocean Road e la regione dei vini

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.

A day available to visit the most famous stretch of coastline in Australia. Continuing towards Port Fairy, you will come across Sentinel Rock, The Arch, and London Bridge. Arrive in Penola and overnight stay. Penola is a quiet town at the heart of the Coonawarra in South Australia, beloved by wine lovers for its Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards grown on the distinctive terra rossa soil. Its streets preserve historic 19th-century stone buildings, while the nearby Mary MacKillop Penola Centre tells the story of Australia's first saint, who founded her school here. All around stretch welcoming cellar doors that invite a leisurely tasting. Penola is the ideal base from which to explore one of the country's most celebrated wine regions at an unhurried pace.

Morning available to visit the historic center of Penola, located in the Coonawarra region, renowned for its vineyards. In the early afternoon, continue to Naracoorte where, weather permitting, you can visit the limestone caves included in the World Heritage List. From Keith, take the Dukes Highway to Murray Bridge, then turn along the Fleurie Peninsula to Victor Harbour. Arrival in the evening and overnight stay. (Approximately 400km/5 hours). Victor Harbor sits on the shores of Encounter Bay, on the Fleurieu Peninsula, just over an hour from Adelaide and facing the Southern Ocean. A seaside town of Victorian charm, it is famous for its historic horse-drawn tram that links the mainland to Granite Island along a causeway suspended over the water. From May to October its waters become a prime spot for watching southern right whales, while year-round the beaches, cliffs and coastal trails invite long walks. Nearby, the vineyards of the Fleurieu and the region’s villages round out the experience. Victor Harbor blends sea, wildlife and old-world charm.