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Western Victoria Touring Route
Highlights
- Experience the breathtaking views along the Great Ocean Road, a world-renowned coastal drive that captivates every traveller.
- Explore the rugged cliffs and diverse wildlife of Grampians National Park, immersing yourself in nature's untouched beauty.
- Visit the historic gold rush town of Ballarat, where rich heritage and fascinating stories come to life.
- Savour exquisite wines in the Pyrenees, delighting your palate with the region's finest offerings.
The Western Victoria Touring Route takes you to the must-see places of western Victoria.
Along your journey of discovery, you will experience the Great Ocean Road, one of the best coastal drives in the world, the Victorian Volcanic Plains, the third largest volcanic plain in the world, the Grampians National Park with its rugged cliffs and wildlife, the Pyrenees with its fabulous wineries and the gold rush history of Ballarat.
The tour is Ecotourism Certified.
Itinerary highlights
Great Ocean Road
Drive along wide sandy beaches, stopping at small coastal towns full of character, see tall cliffs dropping into the sea, with the 12 Apostles taking your breathe away. Drive and walk amongst cool climate rainforest with the trees reaching for the sky.
Grampians National Park
Be taken away by the sheer cliffs above as you drive to the lookout, where you can see the vastness of the Grampians National Park. Stop and watch the kangaroo’s or emu’s as they move through the bush, see the full colour of the wildflowers in Spring cover the landscape. Take photo’s of the McKenzie falls as the water plummets into the pool below.
Tour details
- On demand
Features
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.
Tags
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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