Alkina Lodge, Great Ocean Road Michael and Sue Minshall, Owners Alkina Lodge, Great Ocean Road Introductions – Michael & Sue, owned since 2015 Privately owned Introductions – who Michael and Sue are

“The Great Ocean Road on Australia's southeastern shore is one of the world’s most scenic coastal drives” – Conde Nast Traveler

Location on the Great Ocean Road. Less than 3 hrs from MEL The Great Ocean Road, Victoria Location on the Great Ocean Road. Less than 3 hrs from MEL Point out where Sydney and Melbourne are on the Australia map. Explain the main map shows the GOR and point out where Alkina Lodge is. Explain how to get there - 226kms from Melbourne - less than 3 hours by car

Three luxury lodges | Four bedrooms in each lodge | Sleeps from 1-24 guests Talk about the setting – over 100 acres of native bush. . Explain that it is remote. Guests can access WIFI. On-site managers. Explain how flexible the accommodation is. Private – have the lodge to yourself. Couples, families, groups.

Designed by award-winning Australian architect Glenn Murcutt and his partner Wendy Lewin | Architecture Talk about Glen Murcutt and the motto “touch the earth lightly” – no air con, lots of natural light, etc

Luxury inside Alkina Lodge | Stunning Gaggenau equipped kitchen | Fine European furniture | Bose Entertainment System | Magnificent Villeroy & Boch bathtub with sky views | WIFI Talk about all the interior features

Our bespoke wood fireplace

Self-Catering Facilities | Food Hampers | Personal Chef Cindy Reiterate that there are 2 on-site managers to look after guests Emphasise the designer kitchen Personal chef options Food hampers Generally sell the “foodie” element of a stay Mention The Otway Harvest Trail Talk about local craft breweries and wineries

Night time at Alkina Lodge Talk about the view from the bath, the stargazing and you can borrow a telescope, glow worm walks at Melba Gully? Is there any nocturnal wildlife at the loges? Night time at Alkina Lodge

Who stays at Alkina Lodge? Australians International Visitors Families Couples Groups – book clubs, families, walking groups, car clubs, family celebrations Walkers Wildlife Enthusiasts Self-Drive Market Honeymooners and romantic escapes Talk about usual age ranges that come, and all the different types of people the accommodation suits.

Wildlife at Alkina Lodge Kangaroos Wallabies Echidnas Parrots, rosellas, owls, eagles, hawks, magpies, kookaburras Nearby you might also see koalas, platypus, whales, penguins, glow worms, emus Explain how the kangaroos & wallabies visit the lodges, the birds you can see, the other wildlife experiences in the region. Whale watching season June-Oct A dream location for wildlife enthusiasts

We are the closest luxury accommodation to the famous Twelve Apostles | Just 20 minutes drive

We also have many other famous coastal attractions close by | Loch Ard Gorge | London Arch |Cape Otway Light Station | Wreck Beach

We are the closest luxury accommodation to the famous Twelve Apostles | Just 15 minutes drive … Great Ocean Walk Alkina Lodge can be one stop on the journey Or you can base yourselves at the lodge for longer and just do day sections of the GOW Other walking options in the region: the Otway Ranges, short walks at Port Campbell National Park, Wreck Beach, walks to suit all ages & abilities We are 900 metres from the Great Ocean Walk | Close to the Otway Ranges | Numerous other short walks nearby

Remember: People will enjoy Alkina Lodge if they: Love luxury travel Are interested in architecture Are happy to be in a remote location Want to see the Twelve Apostles and other Great Ocean Road sights Enjoy walking Are interested in the outdoors, wildlife and nature Want the flexibility of self-catering lodges that sleep between 1-24 guests

RATES: Prices from $541 per night for a minimum 2 night stay (based on Low Season 1-2 person occupancy*)  Single night stays are available from $635 (Low Season)   *Each extra person is from $100 extra each Explain 2 night minimum Mention that we already work with Great Ocean Touring Route, Alquemie, etc.