Apostles and Penguins 7 Day Self-Drive

Yarra Valley
Day 1: Melbourne - Yarra Valley
A short drive in your Alpha car today will take you to the Yarra Ranges & surrounding valley, renowned for its beauty, wineries, national parks, forests & mountains.

Phillip Island
Day 2: Yarra Valley - Phillip Island
Travel to Phillip Island and visit Churchill Island and the Koala Conservation Centre, where you can see wild koalas as you walk through the treetops. If you purchase a Three Park Pass you will also have access to the famous Penguin Parade.

Cape Schanck Lighthouse, Cape Schanck
Day 3: Phillip Island - Mornington Peninsula
A scenic drive around Westernport Bay takes you to the beautiful bays and rugged beaches of Mornington Peninsula. On the way why not visit the Ashcombe Lavender Gardens, Peninsula Hot Springs, a local strawberry farm, and enjoy a guided tour of Cape Schanck Lighthouse.

The Great Ocean Road, Victoria
Day 4: Mornington Peninsula - Lorne/Apollo Bay
From Sorrento, catch the ferry across to Queenscliff to begin your journey along the iconic Great Ocean Road. The ferry runs hourly from 6am to 7pm, and costs approx. $60 per vehicle. Overnight in Lorne or Apollo Bay.

Twelve Apostles
Day 5: Lorne/Apollo Bay - Port Campbell
The magnificent section from Lorne/Apollo Bay to Port Campbell is perhaps the most impressive, and often considered one of the world's great drives. Pass through Otway National Park before reaching the Twelve Apostles.

Melbourne, Victoria
Day 6: Port Campbell - Melbourne
Take the rural inland route back to Melbourne. While in Melbourne stop by Federation Square, check out some of the best shopping in Australia and have a coffee with the locals in South Bank.