Melbourne to Apollo Bay by Public Transport (GOW Trip)

 17 February 2024 (Pre day 1)

 

This morning we were up at 6am to be away by 7am.  We took the short walk back to the train station and then a train to Southern Cross Station.  

https://southerncrossstation.com.au/

From here we changed from electric to diesel which was bound for Waurn Ponds – it was quite a smooth ride. The conductor on the train nicely explained to us where to get off and which way to go to connect to our bus in Geelong. We enjoyed our wait sitting in a park near the station.

https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/route/14937/apollo-bay-geelong/

The bus to Apollo Bay follows the Great Ocean Road and hence the views from Torquay to Apollo Bay were great, I have never taken anywhere near that many photos while on public transport in the past. 

We had a picnic lunch in Apollo Bay and then headed to Apollo Bay Holiday Park where we have paid $60 for an unpowered campsite. We were set up by 2:30 and then headed into town for an explore.

https://www.visitvictoria.com/regions/great-ocean-road/destinations/apollo-bay

https://www.apollobayholidaypark.com.au/

The sea was very calm and blue today. The Visitor Information Centre had a good section on the walk, however it was tucked away in a corner near the council desk. We headed back to the park via the beach and the sand was very fine grained and gentle on the feet. For dinner we had delicious burgers at George’s in Apollo Bay. Early night in preparation for tomorrow’s start to our adventure.

https://visitapollobay.com/

2 trains, 1 bus

Walking 1.2km