===.Great Ocean Road Planner.==

Hi Guys/Girls,
This is my plan (in progress) for our trip to Great Ocean Road. Those who agreed to attend are: Andrew,Daniel,David,TH(+1),Mei Sun(+2). So, all in all, there will be 8 person on the trip 5 guys 3 girls. Main mode of transport will be Andrew's and David's .

Main Details of the Trip are as follows:
Date: 22-23 Dec 2008 (2D / 1N)
Budget: T.B.C. (Refer to 8. Budget Breakdown)

The details of the trip can be found below. Looking forward for an enjoyable trip with you guys!

Table of Content:
1. ITINERARY
__1.1 BEST CASE SCENARIO (SUNNY WEATHER!)
__1.2 SCENARIO II (DAY 1 RAIN / DAY 2 FINE)
__1.3 SCENARIO III (DAY 1 FINE / DAY 2 RAIN)
__1.4 WORST CASE SCENARIO
2. ACCOMMODATION
__2.1 SHORT LIST
__2.2 PROGRESS (to be completed!)
__2.3 RESULTANT (to be completed!)
3. SURFING @ WHITES BEACH (TORQUAY)
4. ADVENTURE PARK @ GEELONG
5. GOLD MINE @ SOVEREIGN HILL
6. TWELVE APOSTLES @ PORT CAMPBELL
7. CAPE OTWAY LIGHTHOUSE @ GREAT OCEAN ROAD
8. BUDGET BREAKDOWN
__8.1 BEST CASE SCENARIO
__8.2 SCENARIO II
__8.3 SCENARIO III
__8.4 WORST CASE SCENARIO
9. THINGS TO BRING

1. ITINERARY
__1.1 BEST CASE SCENARIO (SUNNY WEATHER!)
Day 1:
Leave: 7am (my place -- hate morning traffic!)
Melbourne: 8am (dont worry loads of sleep in the car)
Torquay: 10am
Surf & Lunch @ Torquay: 10am-2pm
Cape Otway: 4pm
Look-See & Camwhore @ Cape Otway: 4pm - 4.30pm
Port Campbell: 6pm
Have fun checking in, Dinner.
Total Travel Time: 5 hour 39 mins
Total Leeway Time: 2 hours
Day 2:
Leave: 9am
Arrive @ 12 Apostles: 930am
Look-See & Camwhore @ 12 Apostles 930-1000am
Water Park @ Geelong: 1200pm
Lunch & Play: 12-5pm
Melbourne: 7pm
Dinner (me hungry)
Total Travel Time: 4 hour 56 mins
Total Leeway Time: 2-3 hours

__1.2 SCENARIO II (DAY 1 RAIN / DAY 2 FINE)
Day 1:
Leave: 7.30am
Melbourne: 8.30am
Ballarat: 10am
Sovereign Hill & Lunch @ Ballarat 10am-2pm
Port Campbell 430pm

Total Travel Time: 5 hour 3 mins
Total Leeway Time: LOADS
Day 2:
12 Apostles
Otway Lighthouse
Surf

__1.3 SCENARIO III (DAY 1 FINE / DAY 2 RAIN)
Day 1:
Leave: 7am
Melbourne: 8am
Torquay: 10am
Surf & Lunch @ Torquay: 10am-2pm
Cape Otway: 4pm
Look-See & Camwhore @ Cape Otway: 4pm - 4.30pm
12 Apostles: 6pm
Camwhore 6pm - 630pm
Port Campbell: 7pm
Have fun checking in, Dinner.
Total Travel Time: 5 hour 39 mins
Total Leeway Time: 2 hours
Day 2:

Ballarat -- Soverign Hill

__1.4 WORST CASE SCENARIO (BOOHOO!)
Day 1:
12 Apostles
Otway Lighthouse
Day 2:

Ballarat -- Soverign Hill

2. ACCOMMODATION
__2.1 SHORT LIST
-SEA FOAM VILLA - 120 PerNite (houses 4)
-CEDAR HOUSE APARTMENTS - TBA
__2.2 PROGRESS
-SEA FOAM VILLA - 280 (houses 8) - $32
-CEDAR HOUSE APARTMENTS 150(2)+350(6) (+ need to rent for 2 nights because near christmas) (axed)
__2.3 RESULTANT
-SEA FOAM VILLA - 280 (houses 8) - $32 (BOOKED)

3. SURFING @ WHITES BEACH (TORQUAY)
Should the weather permit, we'll Be surfing the waves! Beginners fret not! I am one too! I have chosen a beach which is centrally located (by The Esplanade) and rated for beginners so we can all have fun (whether you can float ornot!) Daniel has volunteered to guide us (as he rates hiring an instructor not very cost worthy) Equipment hire can be found here and reflected in budget breakdown below. Should we decide to enlist an instructor, prices are as follows. The Shop is located on 34a Bell St.


4. ADVENTURE PARK @ GEELONG
I believe a website speaks a thousand words. View here. Nice water-themed park @ Geelong for 32$ per pax. Opening Hours: 10am-5pm (all days) Address: 1251 Bellarine Highway, Wallington, Geelong


5. GOLD MINE @ SOVEREIGN HILL (BALLARAT)
This is more of a wet weather plan. We'll divert to Ballarat on our way back to to dig some rocks and strike a gold vein and retire for the rest of our lives. Entrance Fee is 30$ for students. Another 10-5 place.


6. TWELVE APOSTLES @ Port Campbell
The Main Reason of the trip: to see 7 or 8 rocks sticking out of the sea (something that we can in google from a few thousand angles). The last time I went there I saw Penguins! But it was almost sunset. This time I intend to catch it with sunrise or at least in the morning or DAY 2. Cost: Free! (or probably the cost of your petrol) See those little rocks jutting out at Point C?


7. CAPE OTWAY LIGHTHOUSE @ GREAT OCEAN ROAD
Apparently I missed out the turning into the lighthouse road the last time round. I am super determined to head to this one this time round. Its one of the lighthouse to look out for in Australia (from the air). Don't really know how it looks from the ground though.


8. BUDGET BREAKDOWN
__8.1 BEST CASE SCENARIO (SUNNY WEATHER!)
Transport (Driver Fee + Fuel): 30$
Food: 40$ (4 Meals & 1 Breakkie Worth)
Surf: 30$ (for 4 hours)
Water Park: 32$
Accommodation: 30$
Miscellaneous: 10$
Total: 172$
__8.2 SCENARIO II (DAY 1 RAIN / DAY 2 FINE)
Transport: 30$
Food: 40$
Surf: 30$
Sovereign Hill: 30$
Accommodation: 30$
Miscellaneous: 10$
Total: 170$
__8.3 SCENARIO III (DAY 1 FINE / DAY 2 RAIN)
Transport: 30$
Food: 40$
Surf: 30$
Sovereign Hill: 30$
Accommodation: 30$
Miscellaneous: 10$
Total: 170$
__8.4 WORST CASE SCENARIO (BOOHOO!)
Transport: 35$
Food: 40$
Sovereign Hill: 30$
Accommodation: 30$
Miscellaneous: 25$ (bored-many things to do hence misc is increased)
Total: 170$


9. THINGS TO BRING
-Change of Clothes
-Toiletries
-Torch
-Card/Social Games
-Sleeping Bag (if you have)
-/
-Water Bottle
-iPod (fully charged)/CDs
-(no earphones, we encourage sharing)
-A Fun Filled Heart
-A Pair of Walkie Talkies (if you have some stocked up)
-(NO EMO NEMO)