Weekend of Wellness
Treat yourself to a selection of the Great Ocean Road’s best wellness experiences.
DAY 1: Melbourne to Anglesea
Relax in Anglesea
Arrive in Anglesea and stretch out after the car journey with a paddle on the Anglesea River, with a canoe hired from Anglesea Paddle Boats and Canoe Hire. You can pre-order a picnic hamper with Surf Coast Picnics To take along and enjoy at Coogarah Park on the banks of the river.
A massage for two at Lux Spa and Wellness, on site at the Great Ocean Road Resort, 105 Great Ocean Road, Anglesea (you can check in prior to your treatment)
Dine at The Coast Restaurant, on site, where a seasonal menu is delightfully crafted with local flavours. The drinks list also stays true to sourcing wines, beers and spirits from local makers.
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The Coast Restaurant
105 Great Ocean Road, Anglesea
DAY 2: Anglesea, Apollo Bay and Aireys Inlet
If you’re making an early start, you can order a local breakfast bag at the resort, otherwise enjoy breakfast and coffee at one of Anglesea’s many cafes. Drive the most iconic section of the Great Ocean Road, taking in the sea views and beautiful landscapes on the way.
Wildlife experiences
In Marengo, meet the folks from Apollo Bay Surf and Kayak for your guided paddle to the Marengo Reef through the marine sanctuary to get up close to the fur seal colony. This sea kayaking experience is one of the region’s best wildlife experiences. They provide water-proof bags so you can take your phone or camera and get some shots of the cute fur seals on the tour. Spend some time at the beach at Marengo after your kayak, or head back into Apollo Bay to catch the foreshore market
Have lunch at the Emu Café at Wildlife Wonders, just out of town then join the 75 minute Walk With Wildlife guided tour through the sanctuary at Wildlife Wonders – learning about species native to the area and spotting some along the way!
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Wildlife Wonders
475 Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay
Discover sunny Sunnymead
Take the return trip to Aireys Inlet along the Great Ocean Road, taking time to stop at some of the prettiest spots. We suggest Sheoak Falls for a 30-minute return walk to the waterfall and take a drive through Lorne up to Teddys Lookout for an iconic Great Ocean Road viewpoint.
Check in to your accommodation at Sunnymead Hotel. Indie Spa is onsite, with its unique Bathhouse (there’s 4 luxurious baths lined up – perfect for small group getaways). If you have time, book in for a late afternoon bath house session. Dinner just steps from your door on site at Santara Restaurant.
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Sunnymead Hotel
64 Great Ocean Road, Aireys Inlet
DAY 3: Aireys Inlet and Torquay
Discover more retreats
Take a walk around pretty Aireys Inlet. Visit Sandy Gully beach for pretty views of Split Point Lighthouse, then head back to town for breakfast and coffee at one of the local cafes.
Drive to RACV Torquay Resort, for a Hamman Bathing Session at One Spa, the perfect way to top off your wellness weekend.
Have a late lunch at Hardings Lounge, located at the resort, before returning home.
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One Spa
1 Great Ocean Road, Torquay
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