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Relish the local seafood and regionally produced cheeses, at any of the villages and visit the cellar doors of the numerous vineyards, which will be highlighted on your map.
Nestled in the heart of the Great Ocean Road is Apollo Bay, the perfect place to base yourself for day trips to surrounding villages and tourist destinations. Apollo Bay is also the starting point of the Great Ocean Walk, which covers the ninety-five kilometres to the Twelve Apostles. Alternatively you can reach thembycarwithinanhour’sdrive. EV
Suggested Itinerary
2. 3. 4.
1. 1. See the Twelve Apostles 2. Learn to surf at Torquay
3. View whales at Warrnambool
4. Take the Otway Fly Treetop Walk
5. Visit the Cape Otway Lightstation
6. See platypus in the Otway Ranges Lake
08 JANuARY 2012
Melbourne
Geelong
Torquay
Lorne Apollo Bay
Twelve Apostles
Warrnambool
Morning
start your day early by packing a picnic breakfast and take the hour’s drive to Port Campbell and the twelve Apostles. here, the wild, pounding southern Ocean and gusty winds gradually eroded the limestone cliffs of the mainland, forming caves. Over time, the caves became arches and once they finally collapsed stacks of rock up to forty-five metres in height were left standing. One of the best times of day to view the twelve Apostles is sunrise when you can witness the amazing changes in colour.
Lunch
for lunch head back to Apollo Bay and call into the local co-op to buy your own fresh fish or dine at one of the many specialist restaurants and cafes. Enjoy the sumptuous local seafood, truffles, olive oil, wine and cheeses.
Afternoon
relax while taking in the sights of Apollo Bay before heading to the beach for some sand, surf and perhaps a spot of fishing. finish your day with dinner at Chris’s Beacon Point restaurant where southern European cuisine and local seafood are specialties.
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