Bird Watching On The Great Ocean Road
You may be an avid bird watcher or a wildlife fan, or just interested in what you might see on the Great Ocean Road. Whichever one you are, we think you’ll be intrigued and delighted by the types of birds you’ll see here. We are visited regularly by a wonderful collection of brightly coloured and […]
Five Things Your Kids Will Love About The Great Ocean Road
The Great Ocean Road stretches for 243kms from Torquay to Allansford. But we know your kids won’t want to spend hours sitting in a car for 243 kms. That’s why we suggest you stop and stay awhile. Relax. Take your time to explore the region. In fact, if you plan it well, we think the […]
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 […]
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 Top 10 Wildlife Experiences on the Great Ocean Road
We think the Great Ocean Road is one of the world’s very best wildlife destinations. There are so many opportunities to get up close and personal with Australia’s native wildlife here, both at Alkina Lodge and also out and about in the region. One word of warning though – remember it’s never completely possible to […]
