NDIS Access
2 Days | NDIS supported | Great Ocean Rd, VIC
January 7-8, 2023
OVERVIEW
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FAST FACTS
1 Night / 2 Days
Cost: Billed at NDIS rates, 2 days respite 1:3 or as requested.
Who: For individuals looking for supported small-group travel opportunities to build independence, confidence, and lasting relationships with like-minded young people.
Available to low-support-needs, young adults (aged 18-36) based in Gippsland. Arrange a call with us to see if this trip is a good match for you!Where: Staying in Apollo Bay Saturday night. Transport departing from SE suburbs & Traralgon at 9 am Saturday, January 7. 2023. Pick-up from other areas is negotiable.
When: 9am, Jan 7 - 5pm, Jan 8
Physical ability: We have some optional short hikes planned (Check the itinerary) and a 4-hour trip by car and Ferry to the 12 Apostles, with many stops on the way.
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DETAILS
We will be staying in the beachside town of Apollo Bay in twin-share accommodation (2 people per room).
Lodging: Apollo Bay
Staffing: This trip will be staffed by Kelly and Ben - read more about them on our staff profile page!
WHAT'S INCLUDED: Twin-shared accommodation, meals (lunch & dinner Saturday, Breakfast, and Lunch Sunday), drinking water, qualified experienced staff, Entry to all tourist sites, all program transportation is included in 2 private cars.WHAT’S EXCLUDED: The price does not include alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, and any optional travel insurance.
WHAT TO PACK: All clothes and personal care items for 2 days. We’re expecting good weather so bring swimwear if you’re up for a swim!
Itinerary
DAY 1
Departing from Traralgon and SE suburbs at 9 am we drive to Sorento ferry port where we board for Queenscliff with coffee and morning tea on board. From Queenscliff we slow down with stops at Torquay, Bells beach, a photo with the ‘great ocean road’ sign, then cruise along the coast until lunch in Lorne.
After lunch we continue until Apollo Bay to check-in, freshen up and drop off our luggage before continuing on to the iconic, 12 Apostles for sunset.
In the evening we return to Apollo Bay for Dinner and the hotel before exploring the nightlife or chilling out at our accommodation.
DAY 2:
Wake up earlier to walk or run with Ben along the coast at 7:30 am or sleep in and enjoy the hotel until 9 am when we meet for a shared Breakfast and checkout.
After check-out, we travel to Cape Otway light station for a short hike and some photos before continuing inland to Hopetoun falls.
Last-stop before lunch is the Otway Fly Treetop Adventures where we’ll take a tree-top walk and ziplining(!) before lunch at the cafe.
After lunch, we make our way back home with a stop near Melbourne for afternoon tea to break up the drive.