Corporate Tours
This site details a number of example activity programs along with prices and pictures. GORATS staff will assist you in choosing a suitable activity program. All programs are flexible and can be modified to suit your requirements. Please note GORATS are members of the Victorian Tour Operators Association, we are qualified in first aid, have an excellent safety record, full insurance and provide quality service and equipment. Full day programs including flatwater canoeing, downhill mountain biking, guided walks, surfing and horse riding are also available .
- Time duration is inclusive of transport time from and return to accomodation at Lorne.
- Transport costs and arrangements are not included in price.
- Minimum of 8 participants on all rides.
- Maximum of 25 participants on all rides. Larger number can be catered for upon enquiry.
Difficulty Legend:
- Easy
- Personal – you elect intensity
- Challenging but Achievable
- Hardcore Muscle Machines
- Endurance Mania
- Erskine Falls Road Downhill
Duration: 2 Hours
Cycle Distance: 15km
Transport : Required from Lorne to the top of Erskine Falls Rd & Mt Sabine Roads.
Gradient : 95% Downhill
Cost: $66.00 GST inc.
Riders will rendezvous with the GORATS guide and support vehicle to be equiped with mountain bikes and helmets. Instructions will be given regarding proper use of equipment, locations of potential tricky spots and safety issues. This ride travels along a dirt road surrounded by tall timbered forest prior to descending along a sealed road towards Lorne, up to Teddy's Lookout and finishing at your accommodation. This ride is suitable for the fitness levels of most people and has proven to be a popular choice for a large cross section of participants.
This ride can be taken in most weather conditions.
Lorne Coaster
Duration: 1 Hour
Cycle Distance: 5km
Transport : Not required
Gradient : Flat
Cost: $24.20 GST Inc
Riders will explore the Lorne Foreshore from the Pier to the Erskine River. Faster than walking, slow enough to enjoy the Lorne scenery.
Lorne Bike 'N Hike
Duration: 3 Hours
Cycle Distance: 8km
Hike Distance : 2.5km
Transport : Not required
Gradient : Undulating
Cost: $55.00 GST Inc
Cycle on the Great Ocean Road to the St George River, 3km on the Apollo Bay side of Lorne. Hike beside the St George River to Allenvale. Mountain Bike along bush tracks and back to the Great Ocean Road and onto Lorne.
Aireys Inlet Mountain Bike Experience
Duration : 2 Hours
Cycle Distance: 8km
Transport: Required from Lorne to Aireys Inlet & return.
Gradient: Flat & Undulating
Cost: $48.40 GST inc.
Cycle in the Great Otway National Park, Nth of the Aireys Inlet township.
Aireys Inlet Mountain Bike Experience 2
Duration: 3 Hours
Cycle Distance: 15km
Transport: Required from Lorne to Aireys Inlet & return.
Gradient : Flat & Hilly
Cost: $77.00 GST inc.
Cycle in the Great Otway National Park, Nth of the Aireys Inlet township. Tackling uphills and downhills.
Whilst in Aireys why not include a tour of the Lighthouse, Yoga on the beach, or explore the Painkalac Creek by canoe??.
Painkalac paddle
Duration: 3 Hours.
Transport : Required from Lorne to Aireys Inlet & return.
Cost: $27.50 GST inc.
Paddle the beautiful Painkalac Creek and estuary. Abundant with birdlife and other wildlife this area also offers great views and relaxing time. A great opportunity to unwind!.
Sharps Track Downhill
Duration: 2 -3 Hours.
Cycle Distance: 17km.
Transport: Transport required to the summit of Sharps Track.
Gradient: 90% Downhill
Cost: $66 GST inc.
Transport to the summit needs to be organized separately. Rendezvous with guide and support vehicle to be equiped with mountain bike and helmet. Riders will be given instructions regarding proper use of equipment, locations of potential tricky spots and instructions regarding safety. This ride is mostly dirt track and is more challenging than the Erskine Falls Downhill. Mostly downhill along an old forestry rail trail through lush forest. This ride has some steep fast sections followed by a downhill ride into the Allenvale valley along a gravel road. A climb out of the valley prior to the descent into Lorne and return to your accomodation. A detour into the picturesque Sheoak picnic ground for lunch is available on this ride, which is suitable for most people with a reasonable level of fitness and confidence and can be negotiated safely under the instructions of your guide.
This ride is better suited to drier conditions as some slippery areas do exist, however for those holding a higher level of confidence and experience mountain bike riding the ride is available with a higher degree of challenge.
Lake Elizabeth Ride & Walk
Duration: 4 Hours.
Cycle Distance: 7km.
Hiking Distance : 5km
Transport: Required from Lorne to Mt. Sabine Rd via Erskine Falls Rd to Kaanglang Rd & return from Lake Elizabeth.
Cycle Gradient: Downhill
Hike Gradient: Undulating
Cost: $77.00 GST inc.
Cycle down Kaanglang Rd & onto the new single track down to Lake Elizabeth (7km downhill).
Lake Elizabeth was formed in 1952 by a natural landslide. The Lake and the surrounding bush are home to many platypus, water birds and koalas.
Once at Lake Elizabeth enjoy a 5km walk around the Lake.
Will need to pack refreshments. Some fruit and beverages will be provided.
Full Day Trips
Otway Ridge Overland
Duration: 6 Hours.
Cycle Distance: 40km.
Transport: Required from Lorne to Mt Cowley, then from Kennett River to Lorne.
Gradient: Undulating, more downhill’s than uphill’s!
Cost: $110 GST inc.
Cycle through the Great Otway National Park from Mt. Cowley to Kennett River via the Mt Sabine Road & the Grey River Road.
Will need to pack refreshments. Some fruit and beverages will be provided.
Old Beechy Rail Trail
Duration: 6 Hours.
Cycle Distance: 25km.
Transport: Required from Lorne to Skenes Creek (near Apollo Bay) to Turtons Track to Beech Forest. Return transport required from Gellibrand to Lorne.
Gradient: Downhill
Cost: $108.90 GST inc.
From Beech Forest to Gellibrand in the heart of the Great Otway National Park. Cycle along the route of one of Victoria’s former narrow gauge railway lines through pockets of rainforest with magnificent eucalypts, blackwoods and tree ferns. Tour can include a visit to the scenic Triplet Falls with the opportunity of a 20minute or 40 minute walk beside the Falls, amongst the Myrtle Beech trees.
Will need to pack refreshments. Some fruit and beverages will be provided.
Extreme Options
Not for the faint hearted!!! Only for experienced and fit crews.
Five Mile Track
Pedal from sea level to 320 metres altitude in 7km! This ride is both physically and technically challenging.
Duration : 2 Hours
Cycling Distance: 15km
Transport: No transport required from Lorne.
Gradient: Extremely Hilly
Cost: $48.40 GST inc
Cumberland Adventure
Duration: 3 Hours
Cycling Distance: 7 km
Hiking Distance : 5km
Transport : No transport required from Lorne.
Cycling Gradient: Flat - Undulating
Hiking Gradient: Hilly.
Cost: $55.00 GST inc
Cycle along the Great Ocean Road to Cumberland River , 5.5km on the Apollo Bay side of Lorne. Hike to the Cumberland Falls and up to the Kalimna Falls and onto the Sheoak Picnic Ground. Cycle back to Lorne via Allenvale or the St. George River. Due to a number of river crossings during this hike the activity will not be attempted when water levels are high.
Other :
FULL DAY PROGRAM
GORATS can formulate a program suitable to running activities all day during a conference. This program can be edited to suit the various time restrictions of individual conferences. For example your team can participate in mountain biking, canoeing, hiking, volleyball, visit the Airey's Lighthouse and go horseriding. All activities can be slotted into suitable time frames . Transport is required between certain activities. Talk with GORATS staff and obtain a quote for your custom designed program.
EARLY BIRDS
Duration: 3 hours
Transport: Required from Lorne to Aireys Inlet & return.
Cost: $33 GST inc. Paddle & $27.50 Horse ride
The program can begin at 7am with transport to Aireys Inlet (20 min.) to meet your guide and be equiped for an early morning canoe paddle. This offers a chance to see bird and wildlife at the best part of the day and enjoy the serenity of the waterway. This paddle is suitable for the inexperienced and a good opportunity to pick up a skill. To maximize transport usage a horse ride could also be offered at this time (also with a minimum of 10), cost $27.50 gst inclusive per rider. This allows a 20 seater bus to deliver 10 people to canoeing and 10 to horseriding returning to accommodation by 10am.
Transport cost extra.
Minimum group of 10.
GORATS BEAR HUNTING EXPEDITION
Duration: 4hrs.
Distance: -
Cost: $77 GST inc.
Join GORATS on a bear hunting expedition. No!, you wont find any grizzlies in theses parts only soft cuddly koalas in a colony surrounded by lush Otway forest. On our last trip to this area we spotted, counted and photographed forty-six of these cuddly critters in just over an hour. We also visit a beautiful picnic reserve whilst we are in this area which is complimented by towering native trees and ancient ferns. Lunch and refreshments will be provided along with a taste of the fresh river water running through this location.This tour is best taken prior to lunchtime or later in the day and takes approximately 4 hours and includes transport, guide and lunch. An opportunity exists to see a section of the Ocean Road whilst in transit with many chances for a photo.
Minimum of 4 people.