iainandsam

Where is a good place to stay, we have in-laws coming for a month and live on Phillip Island so thinking of taking them to see G.O R for a few days. Any recommendations on where to stay along the way or to base ourselves,we will be 4 adults and 2 littlies. Or would you recommend a camper?

CynOpt

Rayville boathouses in apollo bay, we stayed there in 2007 in feb, it was reasonable, self contained 2 story houses, with own parking, 3 beds, spa bath, fully kitted kitchen. Clean and comfortable. If your in the right one, you get a great view of the sea too.

Remember to eat EARLY if you're expecting to be fed in a restaurant outside of the city!!!

geelong

Have a look at Big4 camps, as they have tent pitches, caravans and chalets. They have sites all the way down the GOR. Stop off at Anglesey golf course too as kangaroos can be seen. The Sorrento to Queenscliff ferry is a good way to start the journey as a family of dolphins can sometimes be seen following the ferry across.

iainandsam

great thanks for that

Assegai

When I went on the GOR coach tour I bagged the best seat on the bus. It was on the top deck at the front left hand corner so I had a birds eye view out of the front and side windows.

That came about because I joined the queue to the bus half way from the front but the driver opened the side doors first where I was standing so I was the first one on the bus and got the first choice of seats.

Later on in the journey we stooped by the 12 apostles and I went up in a hellychopter and got some good ariel photos (they're not yet in the photo gallery) but I felt a bit queasy when the helicopter went sideways.

ps Thought Geelong was a bit boring - seemed a place for saddos.