FEATURED IN THIS SEGMENT:
SURFWORLD MUSEUM
Surf City Plaza
Beach Road
Torquay VIC 3228
Tel: (03) 5261 4606
Fax: (03) 5261 4756
Website: http://www.surfworld.org.au
Surf World is important in preserving, capturing and celebrating the historic achievements, technology and ever-developing surf and beach culture and lifestyle. It features a wide range of high quality, stimulating visual exhibitions and educational programs, which are informative, interactive and accessible for future generations. Surf World is recognized as the largest surfing and beach culture museum in the world, housing The Australian Surfing Hall Of Fame.
GO RIDE A WAVE
143b Great Ocean Rd
Anglesea, VIC 3230
Tel: (03) 5263 2111
Website: http://www.graw.com.au
Go Ride a Wave has been teaching Surfing for 15 years and their expert, qualified instructors not only teach you the basics, they make it an experience hard to forget. Full-length wetsuits, boards and instruction for 2 hours are all provided to help you look cool! Classes are run in Anglesea, Torquay, Ocean Grove and Lorne.
12 APOSTLES HELICOPTERS
9400 Great Ocean Road
Port Campbell VIC 3269
Tel: (03) 5598 6161
Fax: (03) 5598 6080
Website: http://www.12ah.com
12 Apostles Helicopters will take you on an awe-inspiring flight over the fantastic rock formations that make up the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, London Bridge, and as far as the Bay of Islands. With extremely affordable prices and a convenient location, take this opportunity to see the Great Ocean Road from a spectacularly different perspective.
Accomodations Provided by:
MANTRA DEEP BLUE
16 Pertobe Road
Warrnambool VIC 3280
Tel: (03) 5559 2000
Fax: (03) 5559 2111
Website: http://www.mantradeepblue.com.au
Mantra Deep Blue is situated on top of a large underground aquifer, which the resort takes full advantage of by using it to provide mineral rich, heated water for the Deep Water Bath House as well as for in-room showers, plumbing and room heating system. The resort also features an on-site restaurant and bar, indoor swimming pool, gymnasium and business centre.
CUMBERLAND LORNE RESORT
150 Mountjoy Parade
Lorne Vic 3232
Tel: (03) 5289 4444
Fax: (03) 5289 2256
Website: http://www.cumberland.com.au
Established in 1989 on the site of the original Cumberland Guest House, Cumberland Lorne Resort has become one of the regions most well known and popular resorts. Located in the heart of Lorne opposite the famous main beach, the Resort combines outstanding accommodation and leisure facilities and a purpose built Conference Centre. Refresh your mind, relax your body and rejuvenate your spirit.
AUSTRALIA ONE WEEK WALKABOUT www.Australia.com/oneweekwalkabout
Time starved and looking for an escape from the daily grind? Going walkabout in Australia is a time to refresh and rebalance. All you need is one week in Australia.
Australia's cities - Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are bite-sized tastes of the whole country, where the people make it easy to enjoy the limitless adventure found in this naturally beautiful land.
Even better, Australia is now an affordable getaway, with record low fares from Qantas
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Get ready to switch on, not off. Come walkabout in Australia for a week with Goway travel deals starting from $1299
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- It's closer than you think... a meal, a couple of movies and a sleep. With direct flights on Qantas from LAX into Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, flying to Australia from the west coast of America is only 14 hours, largely the same as flying to Europe.
- The people of Australia make it easy to enjoy adventures you may not have considered. Australia is their playground. Their generosity, freedom and inventiveness will have you exploring in no time.
VISITING MELBOURNE
Australia's second-largest city, Melbourne is a vibrant centre with a bucketful of style. The city is noted for its labyrinth of laneways boasting hidden bars, eateries and designer shops, world-heritage gardens, performing arts, museums and galleries. It's also sports-mad, being home to world-famous sporting events such as the Melbourne Cup, Australian Open Tennis and the 2011 Presidents Cup golf tournament.
Things to do:
- Hot air balloon flight over the city.
- Laneways tour (sommelier, shopping, or bar tour).
- Animal spotting day trip. See koalas and kangaroos in the nearby bush.
- Take a tram ride tour through the city.
- Wander Federation Square... a modern marvel of architecture, museums and restaurants all in one central city centre meeting spot.
- Watch a sporting match... AFL, tennis, Rugby League, Melbourne Cup... like a local.
The following are good day trip or city add-on options:
Yarra Valley
- Wine tasting, and learn about the workings of a winery at a cellar door
- Walk amongst Australian wildlife at Healesville Sanctuary
Philip Island/Mornington Peninsula
- Penguin Parade at Philip Island
- Visit a working Australian farm
- Wine taste in boutique wineries or ride through the vines
Great Ocean Road Drive
- Surf lesson at Bells Beach.
- Helicopter tour of the 12 Apostles ocean rock formations.
- Great Ocean Walk.
