Suggested stop along the Great Ocean Road

[gfunc]

Hi folks,

I'm just wondering if someone could recommend a suitable refuel/defuel/lunch stop along the great ocean road? I'm looking to take some friends from Moorabbin, round the Melbourne CBD and down to the twelve apostles and back in an Archer.

Look at the maps it seems that Warrnambool is a sensible choice, but I'm not sure what the facilities are for those in the back. Peterborough is nearer the sights, but I don't have the strip guide to hand so I don't know if it is long enough for a full Archer and my "amateur, but enthusiastic" skill level.

Any thoughts/recommendations gratefully accepted!

Cheers,

Gareth.

[VH-XXX]

Apollo Bay.

[UnderneathTheRadar]

Apollo Bay = no fuel (but unless you have heavy friends, you shouldn't need fuel for that trip)

Warnambool is a $20 taxi each way into town.

Peterborough is PPR

An alternative but slightly longer trip - go via Arrarat, down the middle of the Grampians to Warnambool, land for lunch/fuel and back via the GOR.

[mcgrath50]

Portland has a stunning fish and chips place but is a bit further down the coast.

[mdt001]

Apollo Bay. Stay at the Coastal Motel.

[Checkboard]

Indeed Apollo Bay is the one to aim at - the last time I was there (http://www.pprune.org/jet-blast/360003-few-flying-stories.html#post4681662) I did some Summer joyrides from the strip. The strip was gravel on grass, and quite a steep gradient at one end, making it interesting without being particularly challenging. That was nearly 20 years ago, now though. :(

I also put the aircraft down in a farmer's field near the Apostles - but I wouldn't recommend that ;)

[bentleg]

Warnambool is a $20 taxi each way into town

I found Warnambool excellent, although we stayed overnight, having come through from Lakes Entrance, with lunch at Tyabb. The W motel picked us up at the airport and ran us back there next morning. Excellent hotel and club food in the town.