Australian Natural Treasures Touring Thornbury Walking Tours
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Our guests on this small group tour are picked up from their city hotel or Federation Square and we quickly depart Melbourne for Geelong where you have time to stroll along the beautifully transformed waterfront. We start our journey along the Great Ocean Road at Torquay, stopping at various places along the coast including Bells Beach and a place to observe Eastern Grey Kangaroos in the wild. This is one of many opportunities to see and hear about our unique and unusual animals in their native habitat. Our journey then begins travelling the very scenic, cliff-hugging section of the Great Ocean Road. While winding our way towards lunch in the seaside village of Lorne, we stop to view sites such as the ‘Memorial Arch’ and tell you of the intriguing story of this incredible road.
After lunch we cruise along the spectacular road, stopping at many scenic spots including Kennett River where we can see koalas and many colourful native birds in the wild. Travelling through Apollo Bay we go into the Great Otway National Park where we take you on a 1km guided walk through a cool temperate rainforest gully. We visit Apollo Bay before checking in your private self contained villa set high on a hill overlooking the Southern Ocean. This amazing setting is a great place to relax and unwind for a couple of hours. We have dinner tonight at the very popular Apollo Bay Hotel, this restaurant has an extensive menu and utilises great local produce.
Our second day starts with breakfast at the ‘locals favourite’ Bay Leaf Cafe. Great coffee, tea and vast breakfast menu make this a perfect way to start another full day. Our journey starts with us travelling through the Otway ranges and onto the ‘Shipwreck Coast’. Our first stop is at Castle Cove overlooking the Aire river valley. Your guide will introduce you to the strong Aboriginal heritage of the region with many tribes living prosperously around the coastline for thousands of years. The same area continues to reveal a rich pre-historic past; evidence shows dinosaur habitation dating back 106 million years. The 12 Apostles are Icons of Australia’s natural beauty. We arrive as the stacks are lit with the morning sun making them perfect for photos and crowd free. After hearing of the creation of the stacks and holding some of the limestone rock you can explore the boardwalks or brave a helicopter flight along the coastline (own expense). We then visit ‘Loch Ard Gorge’, the site of the most famous 19th century Australian shipwreck. We retell the entire story from the calm voyage, the tragic wreck, the courageous survivors and their ultimate fate. While hearing the tale you will be able to see and hold some original artifacts, photos and documents from the ‘Loch Ard’ contained in our treasure chests. After lunch in Port Campbell we travel to a lesser known but highly impressive area of the Coastline west of Port Campbell. This section includes the limestone formations of London Bridge, Bay of Islands, Bay of Martyrs and Boat Bay and is seen only be a small percentage of the people travelling the Great Ocean Road. Our journey then continues through to Warrnambool and Port Fairy with a visit to Tower Hill Game Reserve for the chance to see Koalas, Kangaroos and Emus living wild within this extinct volcanic crater. We then leave the coast and drive north towards the Grampians National Park. Your accommodation is at the foot of Mt Sturgeon staying and eating at the Royal Mail Hotel in Dunkeld. This hotel has won many awards for its food and wine including ‘Regional Restaurant of the year 2009’ in Gourmet Traveler Magazine and ‘Country Restaurant of the Year 2009’ by the Age Good Food Guide.
Our third day starts with an incredibly scenic drive between the Serra and Mt William Ranges through to Halls Gap in the heart of the Grampians NP. Our day includes a few short walks at Baroka Lookout, Reid’s Lookout and McKenzie Falls as well as visits to ‘Brambuk’ Aboriginal cultural centre and a rock art site ‘Bunjil’s Shelter’. This is an incredibly beautiful area that is rich in Flora, Fauna, steep scarps and amazing rock formations. The Aboriginal name for this region is ‘Gariwerd’ and it has great significance for the Aboriginal people of Victoria as well as containing 80% of the states Aboriginal rock art. Our journey continues to the gold mining township of Ballarat, once one of the richest towns in the world. We stay overnight at the Lodge at Sovereign Hill, having lunch in the village before watching the sound and light extravaganza ‘Blood on the Southern Cross’. This is a fantastic 90 minute show telling the story of the Eureka rebellion of 1854 where miners and police clashed over excessive mining licence fees.
The morning of our fourth day is spent exploring the village of Sovereign Hill including a visit to the Gold museum and a guided mine tour. This award winning recreation depicts Ballarat in 1854 in great detail. The shops lining the street are all working businesses, the hundreds of staff are in period costume and there is real gold to be found in the creek bed. In the afternoon we visit Ballarat Wildlife Park, home to usual suspects as well as many unique Australian animals including Tasmanian Devils, Crocodiles and other reptiles. We return to Melbourne delivering you to your hotel around 5pm.
Our Great Ocean Road / Grampians and Goldfields tour departs at 0830 from Melbourne. Pickups are available from all city hotels within Melbourne. Passengers will be returned to their points of departure at 1700 at the completion of the tour.
Tours include :
• 3.5 - 4 star accommodation
• 3 x 2 course dinner
• 3 x cooked breakfast
• Entrance fees as per itinerary
• Sound and Laser show as per itinerary
Key Info
- alarm Duration: 5760
- person Age: All Ages
- people Group Size: Min 1 Max 8
question_answer Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the minimum age for Walking Tours at Thornbury?
The minimum age for Walking Tours at Thornbury is suitable for all ages.
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How long does an Walking Tours session at Thornbury last?
The average Walking Tours session at our Thornbury centre is 96 to 97 hour.
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Is Walking Tours Thornbury open for bookings during the week?
Absolutely, however Walking Tours is busiest at the weekend - and our Thornbury centre is no exception. This means you might need a larger group monday through friday.
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Is Walking Tours Thornbury open for bookings at weekends?
Walking Tours at Thornbury is busiest at the weekends so we'd definitely recommend booking in advance! Obviously, we'll always try to accommodate last minute Walking Tours bookings but once the spots are booked up they are booked up!
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How popular is the Walking Tours Thornbury center?
Geronigo® aims for all of our Walking Tours locations to be amongst the the best and most popular, our Walking Tours Thornbury center is no exception. Book with confidence!
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Can I buy a gift voucher for Walking Tours Thornbury?
Yes you can buy Walking Tours Thornbury gift vouchers either online or over the phone. Geronigo® gift vouchers are valid for 12 months, can be gift wrapped or for a last minute gift idea can be instant email delivered. Remember that any gift experience voucher from Geronigo® including our Walking Tours Thornbury vouchers can be used for booking at any of our thousands of Geronigo® adventure locations (for no extra charge!).
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What is the postcode for Walking Tours Thornbury?
The postcode for Walking Tours Thornbury is Thornbury VIC 3071. Please note that sometimes our Walking Tours centers are difficult to find from a postcode and satnav. We will supply detailed directions to Walking Tours Thornbury on your booking receipt.
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Where is Walking Tours Thornbury?
The Walking Tours Thornbury center is located at the following address: 360 St Georges Rd, Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia. Please note that sometimes our Walking Tours centers are difficult to find, please follow the directions on your booking receipt!
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How much is Walking Tours at Thornbury?
The average package price of Walking Tours at Thornbury $2,620.00. The lowest price is $2,620.00 with the most expensive option being $5,990.00.
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