1. 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

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

5. 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

6. 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.

7. 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

8. 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

9. Our bespoke wood fireplace

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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.

13. 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

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

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

16. 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

17. 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

19. 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.