After breakfast, make your way to Werribee Open Range Zoo for a Safari bus tour. Dedicate some time to discovering the expansive 200 hectares of picturesque natural landscapes, which serve as the habitat for giraffes, zebras, and rhinos. As evening falls, venture to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village to partake in the immersive Tales of the Shipwreck Coast Sound & Light Show. This experience offers captivating narratives of the local Aboriginals and the vibrant history of whaling.

After breakfast, head towards Port Campbell to visit the 12 Apostles. There is a viewing platform to see them and take photos from, and you can also wander down Gibson Steps to the beach to see them from a different angle. If you prefer the views from above, you may also go for a scenic helicopter flight. Stop at Wildlife Wonders for a 75-minute, guided walk through The Otways. Your conservationist guide will share the secrets of the plants and animals that call this bushland home.

This morning, visit the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery for tastings. Thereafter, head into Geelong to stroll along the waterfront and take a dip at Eastern Beach. You may discover the wonders of the picturesque Geelong Waterfront including a vintage 1890s carousel, art deco swimming pool, old-world boardwalk promenade and 111 iconic bollards. Later, visit the iconic Bellarine winery, Jack Rabbit boasts unrivalled panoramic views across the bay to Melbourne, the You Yangs and beyond. The restaurant features an abundance of local produce, a gastronomic showpiece of the region.

This morning, travel to Sovereign Hill, an outdoor museum presenting the story of Australia’s fabulous gold rush history. Experience the daily rituals of the gold-mining days with a stroll down the streets to visit the goldsmiths, craftsmen, and traders. In the afternoon, enjoy a city sightseeing drive to Arts Centre Melbourne and Yarra River. Stop by Hosier Lane to take photos of some amazing Melbourne Street art.