Unique Food and Drink Experiences on the Great Ocean Road
Any foodies planning a trip down the Great Ocean Road should get ready to tuck in! This area may be known first and foremost for its iconic coastal scenery, but visitors are often surprised at the incredible and unique local food and drink once they get here. The region boasts an amazing array of artisan, organic and […]
The Ultimate Guide to Victoria’s Shipwreck Coast
What Is The Shipwreck Coast? The Shipwreck Coast is a wild and beautiful stretch of coastline in southwest Victoria. It has a fascinating maritime history and it’s a great place to explore. There are hundreds of shipwrecks along the Shipwreck Coast, although it’s estimated that less than a third of them have ever been discovered. […]
Winter on the Great Ocean Road
The Great Ocean Road takes on a completely different character in the winter – it’s cooler and quieter for starters. So why come here during the winter months? Here are our top ten reasons… There Are Fewer Crowds It can get quite busy along some of the key iconic sights during the summer months. As it’s […]
Whale Watching on the Great Ocean Road
We are extremely fortunate at Alkina Lodge because almost every year between June and October we get to see whales just offshore along the Great Ocean Road. Southern Right Whales are the most commonly sighted species, but occasionally we’re also visited by Humpbacks and Blue Whales. These magnificent creatures are delightful to watch as they are […]
Six Things You Need To Know About The Great Ocean Road
There Aren’t Actually Twelve Apostles There’s a bit of mystery about this famous Australian icon. Originally the Twelve Apostles were known as the Sow & Piglets, but at some point the name changed and no one really knows the reason why. It is however a bit of a misnomer as there were only actually nine […]
Five Things To Do On The Great Ocean Road in Autumn
Many people believe that Autumn is one of the very best times to visit the Great Ocean Road. The roads are usually quieter, making it a breeze to get here, and you’ll manage to avoid some of the tourist crowds (although it can get very busy around Easter). Not only that but we often get […]
Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Kangaroos
At Alkina Lodge we are incredibly lucky to have a range of beautiful, native Australian wildlife on our doorstep. Around the lodges we’re lucky enough to regularly see kangaroos and a range of native birdlife, and not too far away you’ll also be able to find koalas, whales, echidnas and little penguins. For many of […]
The Ultimate Luxury Girl’s Weekend Away
Dreaming of a girl’s weekend away? Whether it’s your hen’s weekend or you’re just looking for some quality time with your besties, Alkina Lodge is the perfect place to throw away your responsibilities for a few days, relax and indulge yourselves. We are situated in a truly amazing location on the Great Ocean Road. We’re […]
大洋路上的中国新年
今年中国的旧历新年是1月28日。 今年我们迎来的是中国的鸡年，金鸡报晓。如果您属鸡年，开饭馆是个理想的职业选择或者当位游记作家也不错， 那么我们觉得大洋路真是您的理想选择。 墨尔本会为中国的新年会举办很多庆祝活动和音乐会，每年的这个时候的大洋路也变得到时更有活力。我们预计阿尔奇纳旅馆也会变得繁忙起来，另外在这个地区也有一系列的庆祝与活动。那么这里就有一些精选的活动介绍给您： 2017年1月26日，澳大利亚国庆 今年就在中国新年前，正好是澳大利亚的国庆节。所以如果您26号来到这里，那么您一定会参与其中一些庆祝活动。“海湾的一天”是阿波罗湾海边一个有美食，有现场音乐，有娱乐，适合全家的免费活动。与此同时“花园的一天”是一个在瓦南布尔(Warnnambool)植物园里举行的类似的活动。 阿波罗湾 美丽的阿波罗湾 图片由维多利亚旅游，保利史密斯公司提供 2017年1月27日，奥特威收获小路庭院夏季晚会 奥特威以其美味的土产食品，高品质的葡萄佳酿与鲜酿啤酒闻名于世，在这个特别的活动中您就有机会尝着当地的土产，品着当地的美酒欣赏现场的音乐。 2017年1月28日，Meaner先生在阿波罗湾酒店的演出 来到阿波罗湾酒店，欣赏当地著名乐队的现场演出。他们的表演内容多样包括：红发艾德，法瑞尔·威廉姆斯，杜比兄弟，史提夫·汪达，INXS和兰尼·克拉维茨等等著名音乐。乐队表演从晚上九点开始到深夜，免费入场。 2017年27-29日，大洋路卡德尔·埃文斯自行车大赛 预计有数万名自行车选手与观众将参加这个澳大利亚最大的周末自行车娱乐活动。无论您是亲自参与还是只做观众，这项比赛都会带给您世界上最好的自行车运动和极大的精彩与兴奋。 地方美食Local Cuisine 阿尔奇纳的附近有几家餐厅提供不错的海鲜和亚洲佳肴，他们当中的一些还会提供为中国新年而设计的特别餐单，但是我们建设他们能够全年候的提供这些美味。其中一家我们最喜欢的是叫Forage on the Foreshore(海前沿觅食)的店，就坐落在坎贝尔港海岸边。还有坎贝尔港里友好热情的Craypot Bistro (灰锅小馆),这里有些非常棒的海鲜可供选择。如果您要找地道的中餐在瓦南布尔(Warrnambool) 包括帝王之家(Emperors House)在内有几家不错的选择。最后，一家叫拉·宾巴(La Bimba)的小馆可以看到阿波罗湾的全景，虽然有点远，但这里的新鲜海产绝对值得前往。 当然，如果您住在阿尔奇纳，我们的私人主厨也会为您创造一份特别餐单其中包含海鲜与亚洲的美味。 最后一点要提醒您的是，如果您想在这个时节来大洋路旅行一定要提前预定，因为这里特别繁忙。