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Next, visit the Geelong Waterfront, a popular tourist and recreation area on the shores of Corio Bay, famous for its decorative bollards. Stop at the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery for complimentary chocolate tasting and watch Belgian and French chocolatiers craft over 150 chocolate varieties.
Continue to Torquay, the birthplace of Australian surfing and home to major surf brands like Rip Curl and Billabong, before proceeding to Anglesea for tonight’s accommodation.
Continue to Cape Otway Light Station, Australia’s oldest surviving lighthouse built in 1848, set amidst spectacular coastal landscapes. The next highlight is the Twelve Apostles in Port Campbell National Park, the iconic limestone stacks rising from the Southern Ocean—originally 12, now only seven remain.
Nearby, visit Loch Ard Gorge, another striking coastal formation rich in history and natural beauty. Conclude at London Bridge, a dramatic natural arch once connected to the mainland by a double-arched “bridge” before one section collapsed in 1990, leaving a captivating rock formation shaped by the ocean’s power.
This morning, depart for Queenscliff and enjoy a ferry ride across the scenic Port Phillip Bay to Sorrento, home to seals, gannets, dolphins, and migratory whales, including Victoria’s resident bottlenose dolphins.
Next, take the Arthurs Seat Eagle Cable Way for a gondola ride to the summit, offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes. Continue to The Nobbies to explore winding boardwalks, witness the dramatic blowhole, and view the rock formations and nearby Seal Rocks, home to Australia’s largest fur seal colony.
In the evening, experience the Penguin Parade (PLUS), where you can watch little penguins emerge from the water and make their journey across the sand to their dunes. The Penguin Plus platform provides an up-close, immersive view of these charming creatures.
Start the day at Brighton Beach to see the iconic Brighton Bathing Boxes, a row of 82 brightly colored, uniformly proportioned wooden structures along the foreshore.
Next, visit Chadstone, Australia’s largest shopping centre and a world-renowned fashion and entertainment hub. Receive the Chadstone Tourist Shopping Passport, granting access to over 100 exclusive offers across luxury brands, homewares, and more.
The day concludes with Melbourne city sightseeing, including highlights such as Queen Victoria Market, the State Parliament Buildings, Shrine of Remembrance, Federation Square, Arts Centre, Fitzroy Gardens, and St Patrick’s Cathedral.
Experience the Puffing Billy Railway from Belgrave to Menzies Creek, one of Australia’s most beloved steam trains and among the world’s finest preserved railways. Travel along its original 25-kilometre mountain track through the lush forests and fern gullies of the Dandenong Ranges.
Visit the Menzies Creek Museum, home to over 80 exhibits including rare operational steam and diesel locomotives, carriages, a rail tractor, and a working boiler house that powers steam engines, fluid pumps, and 500-horsepower generators.
Continue to Rayners Fruit Orchard for a guided “U-pick” tour. Learn about sustainable farming practices, discover a wide variety of fruit, and pick fresh, seasonal fruit straight from the trees.