Competition Ended - WIN a Family Getaway to the Great Ocean Road!
Plus 10 x $100 APCO Fuel Vouchers to be Won
Treat your family to an unforgettable escape along the iconic Great Ocean Road! Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism have partnered with APCO service stations to celebrate the opening of their brand-new Mount Duneed site: located on the Surf Coast Highway on the beginning of the Great Ocean Road journey. APCO customers have the opportunity to enter the draw to win a family escape to the Great Ocean Road or 1 of 10 $100 APCO gift vouchers to top up their tank, ready for adventures!
All you need to do is complete the entry form below to be in the running for this fantastic prize including a helicopter tour of the 12 Apostles, wildlife encounters, hot springs bathing, a sound and light show, stay in maritime themed accommodation and enjoy family friendly dining experiences in Warrnambool – voted Victoria’s Top Tourism town for 2025.
COMPETITION CLOSED with winner announced Sunday August 31st.
Your Grand Prize Itinerary
DAY 1: Driving the Great Ocean Road
Fill up your tank and set out along the Great Ocean Road to experience this iconic road trip – take in the sites, stop often to take in the majestic vistas, spend some time getting to know Warrnambool – awarded Victoria’s Top Tourism Town for 2025, and enjoy one of the world’s most beautiful coastal drives…
Apollo Bay and the 12 Apostles Coast
“Walk with Wildlife” Tour at Wildlife Wonders, Apollo Bay + lunch at the Emu Cafe – meet the local wildlife native to the Great Otway National Park, including wallabies, kangaroos, koalas, potoroos and lots of native birds – plus a resident family of friendly emus!
Scenic Helicopter Flight over the 12 Apostles for four people with 12 Apostles Helicopters. Epic memories are guaranteed – see the rock from a better angle!
Take your time and explore the 12 Apostles lookouts and nearby trails (don’t miss the new blowhole lookout at Loch Ard Gorge)
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12 Apostles Helicopters
Great Ocean Road, Princetown
Arrive in Warrnambool
Check into your accommodation in Warrnambool – awarded Victoria’s top tourism town for 2025. You’ll be staying for the next 2 nights at the self-contained Lighthouse Lodge, the original Warrnambool lighthouse-keeper’s residence. Stay in comfort, walking distance to Lake Pertobe (which has a ‘next level’ playground!), the beach and the town centre.
Dinner at The Cally is the perfect way to finish day 1 of your adventure: with a great wine list, and exceptional pub style meals, there’s even a dedicated kids games area (with some nostalgic games for parents too!)
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The Cally Hotel
112-114 Fairy Street, Warrnambool
DAY 2: Exploring Warrnambool
Start the Day at the Breakwater
Breakfast at The Pavilion Cafe and Bar, which is located overlooking the Warrnambool Breakwater. Don’t forget to pick a table with a view: each morning local racehorse trainers bring their horses to the beach here to swim in the cold sea water as part of their training regime. Also the best breakfast in town!
With full tums, head to Deep Blue Hot Springs and enjoy a two hour sanctuary bathing session for 4. If you hadn’t wound down into holiday mode by now, this will help everyone relax and reset.
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Pavilion Cafe and Bar
50 Viaduct Road, Warrnambool
Afternoon Adventures
Spend a few hours exploring Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. Wander through the cobblestone streets, watch the blacksmith at work, relax with a devonshire tea and do not forget to visit the lolly shop!
Grab an early dinner at the Dart and Marlin, Warrnambool’s ultra-hip bar X restaurant X beer garden X pizzeria. Divine traditional stone baked pizzas will definitely please the crowd
Back at Flagstaff Hill, take in some local history at the Sound and Light Show – three historic stories are presented in a fully immersive outdoor theatre experience. After your big day and night, it’s just a 2-minute stroll back to your accommodation
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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village
89 Merri Street, Warrnambool
DAY 3: Your Trip Comes To An End
Before You Leave Warrnambool
Drop into the Visitor Information Centre (it’s also next door to your accommodation), for ideas on how to spend your last day, plus maps and souvenirs. You might like to visit Logans Beach to see if you can spot a whale (seasonal), check out the Warrnambool Street Art, the Warrnambool Art Gallery or stop in at the Fletcher Jones Market to browse vintage clothing and collectibles.
Head home refreshed, replenished and reconnected….
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Logans Beach
Logans Beach Road, Warrnambool