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Victorian Southern Ocean Coast
Highlights
- Explore Victoria's dramatic coastlines along the Great Ocean Road, revealing breathtaking views and natural beauty.
- Witness the awe-inspiring 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge, where nature's artistry captivates every visitor.
- Immerse yourself in the untouched wilderness of the Discovery Coast, featuring pristine beaches and crashing Southern Ocean swells.
- Experience abundant wildlife and ancient rainforests, offering a unique glimpse into Victoria's rich natural heritage.
This 5 Day Signature small group personalised tour takes you along some of the most beautiful natural attractions in Victoria, dramatic coastlines, ancient rainforests, abundant wildlife and wilderness coasts of the Bass Strait and the Southern Ocean.
The Great Ocean Road from Torquay to Apollo Bay is one of the great scenic coastal drives of the world. The road is carved into cliffs and mountains bordering Victoria’s most rugged and densely forested stretches of coastline.
Continuing from Princetown to Warrnambool the landscape changes from dunes covered in low coastal heath to sheer awe-inspiring sandstone cliffs and stacks. It’s here on the Shipwreck Coast where you will see the famous 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge and Bay of Islands.
Following the coastal road from Port Fairy to Portland the road skirts the edge of Portland Bay, the landscape is green, rich and rural, and there are some enticing stops to see the Southern Ocean.
The Discovery Coast stretching west from Portland embraces some of Victoria’s last coastal wilderness areas of wide-open beaches, sand dunes and Southern Ocean swells crashing onto rocky outcrops, spectacular bays, Glenelg River gorges, pristine coastal lakes and Princess Margaret Rose Caves.
This tour is Ecotourism Certified.
Itinerary highlights
Great Ocean Road
The Great Ocean Road from Torquay to Princetown is one of the great scenic coastal drives of the world. The road is carved into cliffs and mountains bordering Australia’s most rugged and densely forested stretches of coastline.
Continuing from Princetown to Warrnambool the landscape changes from dunes covered in low coastal heath to sheer awe inspiring sandstone cliffs and the 12 Apostle stacks.
Southern Ocean Coast & Discovery Coast
The coastal road from Port Fairy to Portland the road skirts the edge of Portland Bay, the landscape is green, rich and rural, and there are some enticing stops to see the Southern Ocean.
The Discovery Coast stretching west from Portland embraces some of Victoria’s last coastal wilderness areas of wide-open beaches, sand dunes and Southern Ocean swells crashing onto rocky outcrops, spectacular bays, Glenelg River gorges, pristine coastal lakes and Princess Margaret Rose Caves.
Tour details
- On demand
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Service facilities
This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
Operation information
Golden Nugget Discovery Tours
Golden Nugget Discovery Tours is a leading Victorian Ecotourism tour operator, we conduct small group nature, sightseeing, heritage and wine tours.
It’s the ideal way for couples, small groups and individual travellers to experience the many regions of Victoria, such as Goldfields, Great Ocean Road, Grampians, Daylesford and Spa country, Murray region, Southwestern coast, Victorian Volcanic Plains plus the Pyrenees and Southern Grampians wine region.
Relive the history and heritage of the gold rush as you visit Ballarat and Bendigo.
Walk with your eco-guide along the Goldfields track to discover wild nature and gold rush relics.
See the rainforests, tall cliffs and 12 Apostles coastal scenery of the Great Ocean Road and the wide wilderness beaches of the Southern Ocean south-west.
Experience the nature of the Grampians with its wildflowers, kangaroos, emus, waterfalls, aboriginal rock art and wonderful views.
Discover Daylesford, Hepburn Springs and the Spa region. This region is famous for its mineral springs and spas.
Experience the Murray River region, with an eco river cruise, National park visits and river ferry boat history at Echuca and Swan Hill.
Travel the Silo Art Trail of the Wimmera Mallee, stopping at the many murals painted on the old grain silos.
The Pyrenees and Southern Grampians wine regions make some of the finest wines in Victoria. Taste the fine wines and food of both regions.
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Accreditations
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ATEC Tourism Trade Ready
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ECO Certified (Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
Memberships
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
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