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G.AGFR NON GOLFERS TOURS To participate, tick the Non Golfer (including Tours) package when registering Lunch each day will be at your own expense. Departure from 13th Beach Golf Club Monday 20 April 2019 GEELONG HIDDEN GEMS Depart at 8.30am from 13th Beach Golf Club Visit the Geelong Waterfront – Cunningham Pier and Steam Packet Gardens. Stroll along the waterfront on a guided Bollard Walk to see the famous Geelong icons. Morning tea is also on the waterfront, then enjoy a Guided Tour of the National Wool Museum. Visit the Little Malop Street dining and wine precinct before a visit to the Geelong Library & Heritage Centre and the Geelong Gallery Tuesday 21 April 2019 HISTORIC TOUR BELLARINE TO QUEENSCLIFF Depart 8.30 am from 13th Beach Golf Club Enjoy a scenic drive from Barwon Heads, through the seaside towns of Portarlington and St. Leonards to our destination – the historic town of Queenscliff. Tour the marina, and if you like to, climb to the top of the observation tower for a birds eye view of Port Phillip Bay and the surrounding areas. Take the Queenscliff Heritage Walk to learn about the rich history of this lovely seaside town. Then it is on to one of the Bellarine’s premier wineries, Oakdene, to enjoy samples of their renowned wines. The return drive is via Ocean Grove Thursday 23 April 2019 A TASTE OF THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD Depart 8.30 am from 13th Beach Golf Club The tour today takes you down the Great Ocean Road to Anglesea for lunch. On the way visit the famous Bells Beach from Southside Lookout, the historic Airey’s Inlet Lighthouse which is set high on the cliffs, Painkalac Creek and the Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch. Take in the outstanding views from the Anglesea lookout. And for the chocolate lovers (isn’t that everyone?) the final stop is at the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie with the opportunity to taste some of wonderful chocolate varieties created on site. Friday 24 April 2019 GEELONG GARDENS AND WINERIES Depart at 8.30am from 13th Beach Golf Club A visit to Geelong is not complete without a visit to the beautiful Geelong Botanic Gardens. We will take you on a guided garden tour, followed by a Private Garden Tour before heading out of Geelong with a stop at the Ceres Lookout for panoramic views over Geelong and districts. We head to Basils Farm, where you can enjoy an optional wine tasting AN OPTIONAL TOUR OF THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD WEDNESDAY 22 APRIL 2019 This tour is at your own cost and is not included in the Tours Package selected at Registration Cost per person (minimum numbers apply): $55 Bookings and payment directly with Rotarian Dale McIntyre of Meredith Transit. Mob: 0428 838201 The Great Ocean Road Tour starts in Geelong at 7.45am. We drive through Anglesea and Aireys Inlet to the historical Great Ocean Road Arch. Then, on to Lorne taking in the stunning views and stopping at the famous Teddys Lookout. Our next stop is Kennett River to see Koalas and Native Birds. Time for a fabulous Morning tea. Courtesy of Belmont Rotary Club’s Marion Neal. Homemade Fruit cake and Slices and Biscuits. We drive on to Apollo Bay, visiting Mariners Lookout for amazing views over the Shipwreck coast and then continue Maits Rest iconic Rain Forest Walk. (This is an easy walk for all levels of fitness) From Apollo Bay we head to the 12 Apostles, Port Campbell and the famous Loch Ard Gorge, site of the wreck of the Loch Ard sailing ship which was pushed onto the rocks in a wild storm with only 2 survivors. London Arch Formally London Bridge. Late Lunch at Port Campbell. Great fish and Chips or usual take away’s. (If Time permits we visit Peterborough and the Bay of Islands and Bay of Martyrs, this will take at least an hour, BUT it is spectacular coastline) We return to Geelong via Cobden and Colac. Arriving around 5 pm .