In less than 2 hours departing Melbourne, you will be with your group on a bus driving along the Great Ocean Road looking out your window at the beautiful Southern coastline of Victoria sparking up conversation with other students.

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You will arrive in Lorne for lunch, taking in the scenery before getting up close and personal with native wildlife such as koala's, kangaroos, wallaby's and birdlife. Arriving in Apollo bay, surfing lessons will begin. You will meet the locals and learn about the conservation of the local wildlife and beaches before undertaking a community service activity where marine debris will be removed from the beach and logged on an international register - giving something back to the local community.

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You'll spend the night in Apollo Bay and have delicious local food before heading out to explore more of the local beaches as the sun goes down. A welcome ceremony with the Gadabanud Aboriginal representatives will take place the next day, before arriving at the Cape Otway Lighthouse for a guided or self-guided tour

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Enjoy coastal clifftop scenic walks, surfing lessons where you will stand up, bush-walking through Aussie bush-lands with lots of wildlife, camping, bush-tucker tasting, aboriginal cultural activities, outdoor group cooking, open campfires, community and conservation activities and much more...

Day 1

Depart Melbourne from Southern Cross Train Station for the the Great Ocean Road stopping at coast towns such as Lorne, Kennet River and Apollo Bay. You will get up close and personal with local Australian wildlife and be met by friendly locals to learn about the area and lifestyle. You'll have the amazing opportunity to participate in an adventure activity surfing! If you do not want to surf, try boogie boarding instead. Visit the small township of Apollo bay and try local food before staying in an ocean-side accommodation venue. Share meals with friendly locals and sit around a campfire chatting with your new friends.