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Great Ocean Road Marathon Details  - May 17 - May 24, 2012

 

May 17 Arrive Melbourne
You will be transferred to Melbourne Hotel
Remainder of day at leisure

May 18 Melbourne to Apollo Bay

Take tour along the Great Ocean Road
HIGHLIGHTS

* Bell's Beach See one of Australia’s famous surfing beaches.
* Lighthouse Enjoy the breath taking coastal views from Split Point Lighthouse
* Beach Walk Stop and enjoy the stunning ocean views.
* Enjoy the stunning coastal views
* Wildlife and lunch stop Enjoy a picnic lunch whilst looking for koalas in the wild!

May 18-21  Apollo Bay
Overnight in  Apollo Bay

May 19 Great Ocean Road Short Races 6.5 K and 14.5K

May 20  Great Ocean Road Marathon and Half- Marathon

May 21 Great Ocean Road Tour Continues
HIGHLIGHTS
* Rainforest Walk Relax and take a deep breath in the luscious green surrounds of the Otway’s rainforest, enjoy a walk among of the tallest eucalyptus trees!
* Twelve Apostles Explore the Port Campbell National Park, and view the famous and uniquely formed rock stacks
* Loch Ard Gorge Discover the history of the ship wreck coast with a stroll along this historic beach
* London Bridge See the collapsed London Bridge and hear its famous story!

OPTIONS
 Helicopter Flight Take a helicopter ride over the 12 Apostles and enjoy the incredible scenery. (Extra Cost)

Return to Melbourne and spent 3 nights in Melbourne


May 22 -Melbourne, Penguins Parade Ultimate Eco Tour
HIGHLIGHTS

* Experience the magic of Moonlit Wildlife Conservation Park and see wombats, koalas, dingoes and much more!
* Cape Woolamai surf beach, get the beautiful sand between your toes and enjoy the spectular views
* Explore the historic Churchill Island and see sheep-shearing in action
* See the Nobbies, Seal rocks and the Blowhole!
* Witness the Penguin Parade show at dusk. in an exclusive indoor elevated viewing area with drinks and canapes
* Visit award winning Penguin Visitor Information complex and learn how Penguins survive their day-to-day activities!
Picnic Lunch and Dinner included

Our Phillip Island Penguin Parade tour highlights the best of Victoria’s nature and wildlife. Get up close and personal with the friendly residents of Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, hand-feed kangaroos and wallabies, have your photo taken with a koala and learn about the conservation of these amazing animals. This Eco-certified sanctuary will showcase the famous and endangered faces of Australia’s wildlife, including the southern bettong, eastern quolls and rare fluffy gliders. From here we travel to historic Churchill Island, where you will see sheep shearing in action and learn about the local Aboriginal people and their ‘Moonah Mia’ island.
On Phillip Island we visit the stunning Cape Woolamai surf beach and see the Nobbies and Seal Rocks, before arriving at the Penguin Parade. Home to Victoria’s largest colony of little penguins, Summerland Beach provides the backdrop to the world famous Penguin Parade. Watch as hundreds of little penguins make their way across the beach and return to their sand dune burrows.
Come and enjoy the beauty and wildlife of Phillip Island and make this a journey one to remember. A Pizza Dinner is included and Penguin Skybox
Elevated indoor viewing box with drinks and canapés and access to the Penguins




May 23 Melbourne
Free Day
Optional Yarra Valley Wine Tour

Optional Savannah Walkabout ( L)
Depart Melbourne and travel just 45 minutes to the west to Serendip Open Range Sanctuary, where you will be immediately amongst wild kangaroos and native birds. Often our entrance is heralded by the screeching of Cockatoos or the chattering of Honeyeaters. After a short walk to meet the kangaroos, begin a special Safari Drive around the Sanctuary to see emus and huge wild mobs of kangaroos. There will be many stops to enjoy the antics of the animals, and disembark for short walks to the billabong (home to large populations of waterbirds) and through the gum trees.

Before lunch visit a protected population of wallabies and get close to some strange Australian birds. A picnic lunch is served in an open-air setting at the Sanctuary, and includes fruit and cakes, coffee and delicious Australian "Billy tea". Your guide will explain the history and recipe for the traditional tea of the Swagmen.

Leaving Serendip, travel just 20 minutes further west to the bushland of Brisbane Ranges National Park. The park is home to a large and healthy population of wild Koalas, which the operator researches and monitors to ensure the best possible sightings. Take a very easy walk through the gum trees, searching for koalas, wallabies, kangaroos and birds in their natural setting. Your guide will point out plants and features of interest, explain some of the history of the area and, where possible, introduce you to known, named koalas that are part of our research project.

The area you will walk through is of great significance to the local Aboriginal People of the Wathaurong Tribe. Freshwater lakes and billabongs nearby provided a rich food source for them, and some signs of their occupation still remain. Your guide will share their knowledge with you. Though you will not be meeting any Aboriginal People on this tour, the tour is acted with the knowledge, consent and support of the Wathaurong Community.

We return to Melbourne at about 18:00.



May 24Transfer to Melbourne Airport
Depart for US or continue on extended tour



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