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Around The Sun only covers regions we know really well - because we have lived or travelled extensively in them - and because we like and trust outstanding local operators.
Byron Bay (New South Wales) and the Great Ocean Road (Victoria) fit those criteria!
Richard Everist, the co-founder of Around The Sun, wrote and published the definitive guidebook to the Great Ocean Road. And he's holidayed and lived in Byron Bay since 1975.
Those interested in 'The Complete Guide to the Great Ocean Road' can see it on Google Books. Everyone who joins an Around The Sun Great Ocean Road journey will get a free signed copy of the book.
If you are interested in exploring the Byron Bay or Great Ocean Road regions, contact us now.
You're welcome to join one of our groups, or to use our itineraries as starting points for developing your own tailormade trip. Or you can start from scratch with the questionnaire on this website: Create Your Journey
Observant travellers will notice that we've listed Australia under Regions and Countries! There's no doubt Australia is a country, but is it the world's largest island or smallest continent? Is it part of Asia, Oceania or the Pacific? In the spirit of Australian culture, we decided to take an each way bet!
Australian Journeys & Suggested Itineraries
Touring the Great Ocean Road between Torquay and Lavers Hill you will experience breathtaking coastal views, visit idyllic beaches and venture into the Otway Ranges where scenic waterfalls tumble into fern-filled gullies in some of the remnants of the ancient Gondwanaland rainforest. While you’re taking in the sights and sounds you’ll learn about the Indigenous and early European histories of the region and observe native wildlife.
| Days: | 2 |
| Luxury: | **** Four Star |
| Type of Tour: | Small Group Guided Tour |
| Experience: | Car Touring / Nature |
| Challenge: | Easy |
| Cost: | From $747 |
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On this small group tour of the Great Ocean Road between Torquay and the Twelve Apostles you will experience breathtaking coastal views, visit idyllic beaches, shipwrecks, towering ocean cliffs and unique sandstone formations as well as venture into Gondwanaland rainforest gullies with eucalypts towering overhead in the Otway Ranges. While you’re taking in the sights and sounds you’ll learn about the Indigenous and early European history of the region and observe native wildlife.
| Days: | 2 |
| Luxury: | **** Four Star |
| Type of Tour: | Small Group Guided Tour |
| Experience: | Car Touring / Nature |
| Challenge: | Easy |
| Cost: | From $747 |
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Touring the Great Ocean Road between Torquay and Kennett River you will experience breathtaking coastal views, visit idyllic beaches and venture into the surrounding forests where scenic waterfalls tumble into fern-filled gullies. While you’re taking in the sights and sounds, you’ll learn about the Indigenous and early European histories of the region and observe native wildlife.
| Days: | 1 |
| Luxury: | **** Four Star |
| Type of Tour: | Small Group Guided Tour |
| Experience: | Car Touring / Nature |
| Challenge: | Easy |
| Cost: | From $250 |
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Congratulations on finding Around The Sun! We’d love to talk to you about your next holiday adventure.
Around The Sun trips are based on the expertise and knowledge of Richard Everist and Lucrezia Migliore – and the expertise and services of a select group of friends who operate the best tour companies in the world.
Around The Sun showcases a careful selection of small group trips (with guides and expert leaders), and we design customised private journeys (both guided and self-guided).
All our suggested itineraries can be run privately, or customised, so the departure dates and itineraries completely suit you. Many of our itineraries can be adapted for those who wish to to travel completely independently. See Create Your Own Journey.