Port Fairy – Coastal Tour

25/01/2022 by Bintang Suryo

Date:: 15-04-2021
Duration:: 4

Come and join us on a spectacular trip to Port Fairy! Also Portland and Warrnambool!!

Day One: Melbourne – Port fairy (D)

After boarding our coach, at a pre-arranged time and location we will travel via Torquay for morning tea (own cost). Back on board we continue our journey along the Great Ocean Road stopping at Apollo Bay for lunch (own cost). After lunch we continue our journey to Port Campbell for afternoon refreshments before viewing 12 Apostles and Loch Ard George. Our journey continues along the Coastal Park for about 32km taking us past towns between Peterborough and Warrnambool. Along this stretch you will see lookout areas with parking provided at the Bays at Martyrs, the Bay of Islands, Three Mile beach and Childers Cove. Your coach will endeavour to stop at one parking areas available as we pass through Port Fairy. Warrnambool and down to Cape Otway, is known as the Shipwreck Coast. Many water vessels ran aground in the 1800’s and early 1900’s, due to ferocious weather conditions and the rocky coastline. We’ll book into our motel to freshen up and relax before dinner.

Day Two: Warrnambool Sightseeing (B,D)

After breakfast we commence our morning boarding the coach heading to Warrnambool. Here we will so some artistic sight-seeing, starting with ‘Our story mural’ by artist Claire Foxton. Claire Foxton created the ‘Our story’ mural in October 2018. Sitting proudly on the West Warrnambool Water Tower, this stunning piece profiles the journey of the three local immigrants and former refugees. Through exploring the challenges and successes of various migrants’ groups in this region. The story celebrates the rich and diverse social tapestry of the Great South Coast. We will wander down past the wonderful wall art in Liebug Street. Here you will also find a nice little café or some morning teas. Lunch today will be t the RSL (own cost). After lunch it is time to take a cruise along the Hopkins River with tea and coffee included. After our cruise, we will make our way to Lake Pertobe Maze. A mural bonsai. The Lake Pertobe maze is looking better than ever thanks to four renowned street artists and a cohort of community. The workshops culminated in the repainting of the iconic maze with the assistance of local artists Nathan Pye, Jim Maglaras, Jessica Meggs, plus 150 kids were also invited to grab a spray can to add some colour.

Day Three: Portland (B,D)

After breakfast, today we will make our way to Portland. Firstly, we will take a town tour aboard the Portland cable tram. Spectacular scenery, historic attractions, knowledgeable volunteers, an enjoyable ride for about 7.3km meandering along Portland’s spectacular foreshore. Then onto some historical sites, such as the Bluestone Municipal complex and old inns, which date back to 1842. The lighthouse, Mary Mckillop drive. Now you will have some free time in Portland to visit the local area and to buy some lunch. After lunch we will visit Bridgewater Bay, with views of the rugged coastline. A short walk will take you to the blowholes and Petrified Forest, once thought to be the remains of a Moonah Forest smothered by a large sand dune, creating unusual sandstone formations.

Day Four: Port Fairy – via Warrnambool – Home (B)

After breakfast, our time in Port Fairy. Firstly, some time to enjoy the local boutique shops before boarding the coach for a town tour including the lighthouse and the Port Fairy Historic Museum – Submerged Shipwreck Exhibition. Port fairy Lifeboat Shed (Maritime Artefacts) In early 1800 a boat called ‘The Fairy’ chose this tiny bay on the mouth of the Moyne River to shelter from a storm. Steeped in charm, there is also a historic Celtic influence in the architecture of this town the restaurants and a flourishing arts scene: open studios and galleries scatter the streets and are linked into a delightful art walk. Although seen by many as an overnight stop, Port Fairy is a perfect place from which to explore the famous and somewhat notorious shipwreck coast and surrounding towns. Enjoy sometime on the pier where you can enjoy some refreshments overlooking the harbour, enjoy lunch of fish and chips sitting on the deck or a short walk to the local cafes. Back on board the coach we make our way home via Warrnambool. We will take a slight detour toward the WOMBAT BRIDGE MURAL.

This work was created in May 2018 as a practice for another piece commissioned by the Warrnambool City Council for ‘Little Liebig Street’. Artist Jimmi Buscombe drew the wombat seemingly burrowing through the Otway Road Rails overpass with chalk, and only intended for it to be temporary. Phil Hoy, a former Warrnambool City Council graffiti removal contractor, liked the artwork so much that he applied an automotive clear coat to it, essentially making it permanent. Jimmi, unaware of Phil’s actions, returned after two days to wash off the mural and much to his surprise, was unable to. Eventually he found out what had happened, and shared a laugh with Phil. While Jimmi did not have permission to create the artwork and explain the situation to Council, they were ore than happy to let the piece remain. This story was first covered by ABC South West Victoria, and the video they produced was watched more than 5 million times within a week of being published.

Back on board we continue our journey home with a stop at Allansford Cheese World (time permitting) for a tour and cheese tasting, there is also a Café here, if you wish to have some refreshments, at own expense. We’ll then board our coach to continue home with some refreshments/restroom breaks along the way.

COST OF TOUR

$695.00 per person, twin share, minimum of 30 passengers

$160.00 single supplementary extra per room for 3 nights

COST INCLUDES

All coach travel, 3 nights accommodation, breakfasts, 3-2 course dinners, cruise, entrance fees and tours.

COST DOES NOT INCLUDE

Lunches, morning and afternoon teas not stipulated or items of a personal nature.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Cost inclusions are indicated on each tour brochure.

Group bookings: $100 deposit is required upon booking. This is refundable if our tour is cancelled 60 days prior to departure. All bookings must be paid in full 14days prior to departure, unless private agreement with management has been arranged.

Cancellation Policy: If cancelled 30 days prior, you will receive 80% of tour cost. 14 days – a 50% refund. 7 days – a 25% refund. All refunds are negotiable and dependant on accommodations and venues booked. No refund will be made for nonappearance or cancellations 24 hours prior to departure or the day of departure. Once tour has commenced there will be no refund. Travel insurance is available, please enquire as to cost upon booking. This will cover unforeseen circumstances.

Please note: Booking terms and conditions.

Club/groups: A booking deposit of $100 is required to be paid by club organiser to the coach company to confirm reservation within a week of booking, the booking deposit is noted as a credit against your booking. Payments on-refundable unless the tour is cancelled within 4 weeks prior to departure, the percentage of refund is based upon the discretion of management and venues are booked. Balance of the tour is to be no longer than 2 weeks before departure. No refund will be made or any unused portion of the tour once passenger numbers are confirmed or after departure. Unless by arrangement at the discretion of management.

Please note: Itinerary subject to change due to circumstance beyond your control.

All tour costs include accommodation on a twin/double share basis, breakfast, other meals as indicated on brochure. Single supplements are available on most tours at an additional cost.

Fares: Do not include terms of a personal nature such as laundry, telephone calls, drinks and items of emergency nature.

Itinerary: The company reserves a right to alter or change accommodation, carriers or coaches at any time or any reason. It also has the right to cancel/alter the itinerary and/or tour without notice as may be found necessary for any reason whatsoever including, but not limited to road, weather or traffic conditions, non-performance of suppliers, industrial action, operational conditions and requirement. All additional expenses incurred resulting from any delays, cancellations or alterations will be the sole responsibility of the passenger. While the company will take all reasonable steps to provide an enjoyable tour, the company accepts no liability for any loss of enjoyment whatsoever and howsoever experience by the passengers.

Smoking and Alcohol Government Regulations forbid smoking and alcohol consumption in and on tourist coaches, however frequent stops provide the opportunity for those who desire to smoke.

Minimum numbers policy: All tours are subject to minimum numbers for tour to operate.

Payment: Cheque, money orders, online transfers/payments, direct bank deposit, c/card – 1%