Previous Location Right in the heart of Melbourne City Center, Jasper Hotel is just about a 20 minute drive from the Melbourne Airport. On the way to the hotel A tram line passes right outside Jasper Hotel so it is easy to get around via public transport from here. In fact, the hotel is inContinueContinue reading “Jasper Hotel, Melbourne – A Review”
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The Razorback
Previous – Loch Ard Gorge Just adjacent to the Loch Ard Gorge viewing platform are paths leading to two other natural wonders, the Island Arch and the Razorback. We only had time to see one of these and based on the driver-guide’s recommendation, we opted to go down the path to the Razorback. The RazorbackContinueContinue reading “The Razorback”
Gibson’s Steps
Previous – The Razorback Our driver guide said that the Loch Ard Gorge–Island Arch–Razorback location was usually the last stop in the Great Ocean Road Bus Tour but since we still had time, he took us over to Gibson’s Steps. It was just a short, 5-6 minute drive from the gorge. In fact, Gibson’s steps isContinueContinue reading “Gibson’s Steps”
The Twelve Apostles of Australia
Previous – Apollo Bay | Next – Loch Ard Gorge Although the Great Ocean Road in Australia stretches from the city of Torquay to Allansford in Victoria, most bus tours starting from Melbourne only go up till the Twelve Apostles before returning to Melbourne via an inland route. I guess no more is possible inContinueContinue reading “The Twelve Apostles of Australia”
A Picnic Lunch at Apollo Bay
Previous – Kennet River Apollo Bay is a picturesque seafood village along the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia. Tranquil beaches with great surfing options are the highlights of this coastal town. Main Shopping Strip at Apollo Bay Though quieter and smaller than nearby Lorne, Apollo Bay is now a popular tourist place as mostContinueContinue reading “A Picnic Lunch at Apollo Bay”
Coffee at Anglesea
Angelsea is a small, picturesque town in Victoria, Australia. Located on the Great Ocean Road, it is usually the first stop for those on the Grand Ocean Road bus tour. Anglesea Town As Anglesea is about 1.5-hour’s drive from Melbourne, it comes up at just about the right time for you to get out ofContinueContinue reading “Coffee at Anglesea”
The Penguin Parade at Philip Island, Australia
While planning my trip to Australia, I noticed that one of the most recommended ‘Things To See around Melbourne was the Penguin Parade. To be honest, when I booked our tickets for the parade, I just had a vague idea that it was about little penguins, which I assumed was a quaint way of referringContinueContinue reading “The Penguin Parade at Philip Island, Australia”
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