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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
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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

  1. Day 1 · Melbourne — lanes & coffee

    • ☕
      08:00Hosier Lane & the espresso crawl
  2. Day 2 · Melbourne — market & NGV

    • 🖼️
      09:00Queen Vic Market & the NGV
  3. Day 3 · Great Ocean Road

    • 🗿
      08:00The coast drive: Kennett River's koalas to the Apostles
    • 🏨
      19:00Overnight in Warrnambool or Apollo Bay
  4. 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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