Melbourne & Great Ocean Road 4-Day Trip
Melbourne's lanes and coffee, then the Great Ocean Road's cliffs, koalas and the Twelve Apostles.
Days
4 days
Budget
640 AUD
Style
Adventure
Destination
Melbourne
Road TripNatureFoodie
Trip overview
- The lanes' espresso culture
- The Twelve Apostles
- Koalas in the wild at Kennett River
Best time to visit
March–May and September–November are calm and clear on the coast road.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 · Melbourne — lanes & coffee
- ☕08:00Hosier Lane & the espresso crawl
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Day 2 · Melbourne — market & NGV
- 🖼️09:00Queen Vic Market & the NGV
- 🖼️
Day 3 · Great Ocean Road
- 🗿08:00The coast drive: Kennett River's koalas to the Apostles
- 🏨19:00Overnight in Warrnambool or Apollo Bay
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Day 4 · Return & Departure
- ✈️09:30The hinterland waterfall return & MEL
- ✈️
Budget
Estimated total cost: 640 AUD for 4 days.
Includes accommodation, local transport, food, and activities. International flights not included.
Travel tips
- March–May and September–November are calm and clear on the coast road.
- Carry local currency for small eateries and street food; cards are widely accepted in cities.
- Book popular restaurants in advance during peak season.
- Use public transit where possible — most stops in Melbourne are tourist-friendly.
Recommended restaurants
☕
Patricia Coffee Brewers
The espresso benchmark · $$
🐟
Apollo Bay fish co-op
Coastal catch · $$
🌿
Brae (or the pub alternative)
Ocea-terroir · $$$$
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