<ul>
	<li>Cancellations up to 7 days prior to the trip will incur a cancellation fee of 25% tour price (if booked via agent extra cancellation fees might apply)</li>
	<li>Cancellations within 7 days result in loss of full fee</li>
	<li>Date or tour changes are permitted up to 7 days prior to the current tour booked, subject to availability</li>
	<li>Failing to attend the tour, or arriving late at the pickup point will result in loss of all money paid</li>
</ul>

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<ul>
	<li>Lunch</li>
	<li>Optional helicopter ride over the 12 Apostles</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen</li>
	<li>Rain jacket (just in case)</li>
	<li>Warm clothes (just in case)</li>
	<li>Bathers and Towel</li>
	<li>Camera (spare battery and memory card &ndash; you will need it)</li>
	<li>Phone charger and cable</li>
	<li>Comfortable walking shoes&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

If you want to see the Great Ocean Road but only have one day to spare, this is the tour for you.&nbsp;

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Your adventure starts early to avoid the traffic and beat the crowds. Travelling from Melbourne, you&#39;ll take the inland route to&nbsp;journey through Colac and dairy-farm country before turning toward the coast and joining the Great Ocean Road at Port Campbell.&nbsp;

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Once on this iconic road, the first stop is the famous London Bridge, followed by The Arch. Both are archways naturally formed by the erosion of the sea. London Bridge used to extend out to the arch before a massive collapse in 1990, leaving behind an island (and at the time two tourists, who had to be rescued by helicopter).&nbsp;

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Continuing east along the road, the next highlights are&nbsp;Loch Ard Gorge, Razorback, and Island Archway. These impressive rock formations are a marvel to see and are interspersed with beautiful beaches and scenic views.

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Finally, it&#39;s time for one of the most iconic sights on the Great Ocean Road &ndash; the&nbsp;12 Apostles. Marvel at the rugged splendour of these limestone stacks&nbsp;rising majestically from the Southern Ocean as they battle the unforgiving waves. The view from the lookout is spectacular.&nbsp;You&#39;ll also have the option to add on a scenic helicopter flight here, too, weather and availability permitting (own expense).

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Enjoy a change of scenery as the road makes its way inland to Lavers Hills, where there&#39;s time to buy lunch and wander around the town. Then, the journey continues through the Otway Forest, stretching your legs with a temperate rainforest walk at Maits Rest.&nbsp;

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As you travel, don&#39;t forget to keep your eyes peeled for wildlife, spotting&nbsp;koalas and wild parrots in the Kennett River area. There are also plenty of chances to get your camera out, with stops at&nbsp;some wonderful scenic lookouts along the way.

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Enjoy a quick break in Lorne to check out the beach and local shops before stopping at the Memorial Arch. This arch honours the returned soldiers who helped build the road after World War 1.&nbsp;

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Lastly, to round out the day before returning to Melbourne, you&#39;ll visit Fairhaven Beach, the longest beach on the Great Ocean Road, followed by&nbsp;Bells Beach, one of Victoria&#39;s most famous surf breaks. Located just outside the town of Torquay, it&#39;s hosted surfing competitions for decades and has breathtaking views from the clifftop.

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<h4>Where we Visit:</h4>

<ul>
	<li>Colac</li>
	<li>The Great Ocean Road</li>
	<li>Port Campbell</li>
	<li>London Bridge</li>
	<li>The Arch</li>
	<li>Loch Ard Gorge, Razorback, Island Archway</li>
	<li>The 12 Apostles&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Lavers Hills</li>
	<li>Otway Forest</li>
	<li>Maits Rest</li>
	<li>Lorne</li>
	<li>Memorial Arch</li>
	<li>Fairhaven Beach</li>
	<li>Bells Beach</li>
</ul>

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Start & End Location

Around And About Travel

Adina Apartment Hotel Queen Street

Alto Hotel

Atlantis Hotel

Causeway 353

Citadines on Bourke

City Centre Budget Hotel,

City Tempo

Clarion Suites Gateway

Crown Promenade Melbourne,

Europa Melbourne

Flinder's Street Sation. Elizabeth street entrance

Grand Chancellor

Grand Hyatt

Great Southern Hotel

Hotel Discovery

ibis Melbourne Hotel and Apartments, Therry Street

ibis Styles Kingsgate Hotel, King Street

ibis Styles Melbourne, The Victoria Hotel,

InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto

Jasper hotel

Mantra 100 Exhibition

Mantra on Little Bourke

Mantra on Russell

Melbourne City Backpackers

Melbourne Marriott Hotel

Mercure Melbourne Southbank  

Mercure Melbourne Treasury Gardens

Miami Hotel Melbourne

Nomad Backpackers

Novotel Melbourne on Collins,

Oaks on Collins

Pegasus Apart'Hotel

Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens Melbourne,

Rydges Melbourne

Sebel Melbourne Docklands

Sofitel Melbourne on Collins

Space Hotel

St Paul's Cathedral, Flinders Street.

Stamford Plaza Melbourne

Travelodge Hotel Docklands

Urban Apartments Melbourne on Elizabeth (formely Somerset on Elizabeth Melbourne)

YEHS Hotel Melbourne CBD Little Bourke Street

YHA Melbourne Central

I recommend it. Lots to see, very informative and lovely guide

This was the absolutely delightful trip!

Tour guide was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Was a long day but worth every minute of travel!

Absolutely Incredible Experience!!!

The places we stopped were all very interesting and worth the full day we spent there!

We had a wonderful day

<ul>
	<li>Get up to $15&nbsp;cash back per person when you book with us</li>
	<li>A 1-day small-group exploration along the iconic Great Ocean Road, perfect if you have limited time</li>
	<li>Stops at highlights including the 12 Apostles, &amp; Loch Ard Gorge, Otway Forest, Lorne, &amp; Bells Beach</li>
	<li>Transport in a comfortable 12-seater mini-bus, letting you go places large tour buses can&#39;t</li>
	<li>Convenient return transfers from selected Melbourne accommodation</li>
</ul>

<h4>Covid-19 Special Conditions and Rules</h4>

<ul>
	<li>The following rules, refund and cancellation policies are for all new bookings from the 1st &nbsp;September 2020 until further notice.</li>
	<li>Cancellation is allowed up to 24 hours before departure. A full refund will be provided on all direct bookings on the website. (if booking via an agent, please check with them regards their cancellation policy)</li>
	<li>Date or tour changes are permitted up to 24 hours prior to the current departure date, subject to availability</li>
	<li>If customers have any symptoms for Covid-19 they will not be allowed to board the bus. They will need to reschedule or cancel the tour and get a full refund</li>
	<li>Passengers need to follow social distance and remain in their seat allocated by the driver</li>
	<li>Passengers need to keep the same seat for the complete trip</li>
	<li>Passengers need to use hand sanitiser before getting onto the bus</li>
	<li>Face mask to be worn (as per local government regulations)</li>
	<li>All passengers need to be fully vaccinated, and provide proof before boarding the bus</li>
	<li>Passengers will be required to provide details of all travellers at the time of booking (Name, Email, Phone)</li>
	<li>Around And About might have to cancel the tour on short notice if the driver is ill</li>
	<li>All other terms and conditions, rules and policies remain as is.</li>
</ul>

<h4>Payment and refund policy</h4>

<ul>
	<li>Prices may change without notice</li>
	<li>Full payment is required when booking online or via a booking agent</li>
	<li>Cancellations up to 21 days prior to departure will incur a cancellation fee of 10% tour price (if booked via agent extra cancellation fees might apply)</li>
	<li>Cancellations between 21 days and 7 days prior to departure will incur a cancellation fee of 25% tour price (if booked via agent extra cancellation fees might apply)</li>
	<li>Cancellations within 7 days result in loss of full fee</li>
	<li>Date or tour changes are permitted up to 7 days prior to the current departure date, subject to availability</li>
	<li>Failing to attend the tour, or arriving late at the pickup point will result in loss of all money paid</li>
	<li>All prices are in Australian Dollars including GST</li>
</ul>

<h4>Terms and Conditions</h4>

<ul>
	<li>Route and stops might vary due to unforeseen circumstances</li>
	<li>Tours may change or be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances</li>
	<li>The Operator does not take responsibility for any injuries sustained whilst on the tour</li>
	<li>All activities are done at your own risk</li>
	<li>The Operator does not take responsibility for the loss or damage of any personal property</li>
	<li>The Operator highly recommends all passengers to have travel insurance coverage</li>
</ul>

<h4>Pickup and Bus Rules</h4>

<ul>
	<li>Passengers must be waiting outside the front of the selected pickup location 5 minutes prior to pick up time</li>
	<li>Pick up time might vary due to traffic conditions</li>
	<li>If your bus has not arrived with 10 mins of pickup time please contact us</li>
	<li>Seat belts must &nbsp;be worn while travelling in the vehicle</li>
	<li>All passengers, including children, need to have a seat. (Baby seats available on request)</li>
	<li>No standing or moving seats while the vehicle is travelling</li>
	<li>No smoking on the bus</li>
	<li>No drinking of alcohol on the bus</li>
	<li>Passengers are welcome to eat and drink on the bus. (No Alcohol)</li>
	<li>All rubbish to be placed in the rubbish bin</li>
	<li>Remember to bring your own water bottle</li>
	<li>Free wifi while travelling back to Melbourne (end of tour). This is subject to a signal</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Route and stops might vary due to unforeseen circumstances</li>
	<li>Tours may change or be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances</li>
	<li>The Operator does not take responsibility for any injuries sustained whilst on the tour and all activities are done at your own risk&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Passengers must be waiting outside the front of your selected pick-up location 5 minutes prior to your pick up time. The pick up time might vary due to traffic conditions and seatbelts MUST be worn while travelling in the vehicle</li>
</ul>

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