Melbourne Day 4: Melbourne City

We arrived Melbourne airport to return the car, just as the sky turns dark about 7pm.

We then took skybus transfer to check in Tune Hotel.

Tune Hotel rental was a catch. I booked when they just launch it and the price was $50/ room/ night.

After having simple dinner, we had a walk around the city.

Flinders Street Train Station.

Inside looks so busy with so many people walking around in a fast pace.

I had a bit of culture shock when transit from such a peaceful suburb to a busy city.

If you do not like to walk, they have bicycle for rental.

Or u can opt for the city tram.

The next day, when we chat with the receptionist, only to find out that the city tram is charged daily rate, countless time of you go in and out of the tram, as long as you ride in the same line.

If we knew earlier, we wouldn't had walk so much and use the tram instead.

I however, suggest you walk once along the street. You can see a lot of things and differently compare to you see it through tram though.

Amaze by their library.

We then head back to our room and call it a day.

A tiring day but still a relax trip :)

Melbourne Day 4: Lunch @ 12 Rocks Cafe & Beach Bar

We stop by Port Campbell for lunch.

It was a very quiet town. Very peaceful.

There is not much restaurant options and we chosen 12 Rocks Cafe & Beach Bar.

It is located facing the sea. A very calming scenery.

As usual, I won't survive without Mocha. 

And here is their menu.

Morrocan spiced chicken cous cous salad-chicken breast coated in mild spices, served on a chickpea 

cous cous salad & topped with lemon & mint yoghurt. $19.

Erm erm.. it's kinda dry for me. But it's my first time knowing cous cous.

Salmon bruschetta – smoked salmon, avocado, fetta & tomato with lemon & olive oil. $18.

Potato, salmon, spring onion croquettes with garden salad, avocado etc. $19. This is nice.

Same as above.

The foods was normal and due to our sore throat, it doesn't really suit us. The staffs is friendly. Restaurant environment is good and good scenery!

Melbourne Day 4: Great Ocean Road - Melbourne

On Day 4, we use the inside road to return back to Melbourne.

After eating our self prepared breakfast, we departed Apollo Bay and along the road, stop at any road sign of 'lookout point'.

So love the big piece of green land with sheeps and fresh air  :)

Entrance at each stop is free!

In the end, we use more time than we planned. So we had skipped a few spots, eg. Otway Fly Treetop Walk & Camperdown.

We'd made it to Otway Estate, but it was closed. A very disappointing one.
But overall, GOR trip was a nice road trip! Nice view & fresh air despite the long driving time due to we only use 2 Day 1 Night for GOR trip. I strongly recommend you to use 3D 2N for this trip.

Melbourne Day 3: Waterfront Motor Inn Apollo Bay

On day 3, we stayed one night in Apollo Bay - Waterfront Motor Inn.

This is a good bargain. I booked the apartment from Agoda; which cost AUD138.

And we love this place a lot. We regret we couldn't spend more time here.

It's a mini apartment but very complete. The kitchen contains all the basic kitchenette; such as frying pan, pot, spoons and forks etc. 

The apartment contains 2 room. The bed is so comfy and it has built in heater on its quilt! :)

A very clean and cosy apartment.

And the best thing is, there is heater in the toilet to keep you warm! :)

I would definitely recommend this place to family that plan to travel to Apollo Bay :)

Melbourne Day 3: Great Ocean Road

On Day 3, we begin our Great Ocean Road tour after having our breakfast :)

We saw a fruit shop on our way. So, we stop by and bought a lot of fruits!

The fruits in Melbourne is very cheap and sweet compared to those in Malaysia.

Raspberry and Blueberry. AUD5 per box.

Too bad that the fruits don't last long. It 'melted' along our GOR roadtrip.

View along the way.

Our first stop was Angelsea Golf Course. From my homework, people said that you can see kangaroo lounging at the golf course. But, we didn't see any! Waste of time.

We then stop by Aireys Lighthouse with initial objective was a quick snap shots and continue our tour.

Somehow, we stop by here for almost an hour. Taking pictures and strolling around.

And they have this cute coffee shop.

I always love the blue sky in Australia :)

We continue our road trip.

And stop by Lorne for the famous fish and chips.

We ordered this set for 3 which cost us AUD68.8 include 3 bottles of drinks.

Overrated fish and chips.

We had the fish and chips from the salty dog.

We decided to skip Cape Otway Lighthouse and spend more time loitering around Lorne.

They have beach and you can buy ice cream and sit there enjoy the fresh air and sounds of waves.

Love the rays :)

A part of GOR view.

We arrive Kennet River and drive along the koala walk. Yes. You  can really see koala but it takes some time for your eyes to adjust around and focus hardly. But once you spotted one, you will find the others easily.

After koala watching, we head to Apollo Bay to check in our apartment :)