Our tour begins at 7:35am leaving Melbourne we head over the Westgate Bridge towards Geelong.
Travel along the majestic Great Ocean Road from Anglesea. We will be keeping our eyes out to spot Australian wildlife throughout the day. If you’re lucky enough, you may see some Kangaroos and listen to the songs of lovely birds native to Australia such as Kookaburras, King Parrots, Yellow Robins, Fairy-Wrens, and much more.
We make our way to our first highlight, the Memorial Arch. Listed as a National Heritage, the war memorial archway is the gateway to the Great Ocean Road. Stop for a photo in front of the Great Ocean Road sign before we begin winding our way along one of the greatest coastal roads in the world.
Koala spotting in their natural habitat
We will visit the quaint coastal town of Apollo Bay in southwestern Victoria. Located on the east side of Cape Otway, Apollo Bay is a natural resort town where you can explore its rich rainforests filled with waterfalls, streams, lush vegetation, and exotic wildlife. We will stop here for lunch at your own expense. Enjoy a cafe dining experience or a picnic down the beach – the choice is yours.
Explore the Great Otway National Park with your tour guide and learn all about this ancient rainforest. See centuries-old eucalyptus trees, thousand-year-old ferns towering over a warm temperate rainforest terrain, a variety of native birds, and wildlife of all kinds.
Be mesmerized by the famous 12 Apostles and soak in the splendour of the rock formations’ allure and magnificence. Let the towering cliffs dwarf you as the raging waters of the surf pound on the rocks below. Witness the changing colours of the sky and sea as the sun slowly sinks behind the giant limestones. You can see the Gog and Magog from the viewing platform at the 12 Apostles with views of Gibson Steps in the distance. An incredible highlight of your Great Ocean Road Tour
Get lost in the natural beauty of Loch Ard Gorge while learning from our tour guide some history of the area’s famous shipwrecks. There had been over 200 shipwrecks between Port Fairy and Cape Otway. Hear the harrowing story of two young survivors of the Loch Ard Ship Wreck in 1878. Marvel at the formations of Island Archway, Razorback and the Salt and Pepper Shakers
As we head back to Melbourne, we will have a quick pit stop in the town of Colac
Great Ocean Road And 12 Apostles Full-Day Trip From Melbourne
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Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Duration: 13 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
07:35 AM Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
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Return Details :
• Our main meeting point for this will be the Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St, corner of Market St, Melbourne @ 7:35am. • If you wish to arrange an alternative pickup location, please contact .. read more
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Great Ocean Road tour is one of the worlds most spectacular coastal drives! Leaving Melbourne we pass Torquay before enjoying morning tea at Southern Australias beautiful beaches. Twist and the wind along the spectacular Great Ocean Road enjoying awesome coastal photo opportunities. Along the way stop to see cuddly koalas in the wild.
Enjoy on the worlds most spectacular coastal drives as you travel on the world famous National Heritage listed Great Ocean Road Tour.See the abundance of Australian wildlife, whilst checking out the magnificent surf beaches, and walk among the ancient rainforest, before arriving in the afternoon to witness the marvel of these gigantic limestone stacks known as the12 Apostles located inPort Campbell National Park.
There is no word to express the beauty of the Great Ocean Road Tour!
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Itinerary:
Our tour begins at 7:35am leaving Melbourne we head over the Westgate Bridge towards Geelong.
Travel along the majestic Great Ocean Road from Anglesea. We will be keeping our eyes out to spot Australian wildlife throughout the day. If you’re lucky enough, you may see some Kangaroos and listen to the songs of lovely birds native to Australia such as Kookaburras, King Parrots, Yellow Robins, Fairy-Wrens, and much more.
We make our way to our first highlight, the Memorial Arch. Listed as a National Heritage, the war memorial archway is the gateway to the Great Ocean Road. Stop for a photo in front of the Great Ocean Road sign before we begin winding our way along one of the greatest coastal roads in the world.
Koala spotting in their natural habitat
We will visit the quaint coastal town of Apollo Bay in southwestern Victoria. Located on the east side of Cape Otway, Apollo Bay is a natural resort town where you can explore its rich rainforests filled with waterfalls, streams, lush vegetation, and exotic wildlife. We will stop here for lunch at your own expense. Enjoy a cafe dining experience or a picnic down the beach – the choice is yours.
Explore the Great Otway National Park with your tour guide and learn all about this ancient rainforest. See centuries-old eucalyptus trees, thousand-year-old ferns towering over a warm temperate rainforest terrain, a variety of native birds, and wildlife of all kinds.
Be mesmerized by the famous 12 Apostles and soak in the splendour of the rock formations’ allure and magnificence. Let the towering cliffs dwarf you as the raging waters of the surf pound on the rocks below. Witness the changing colours of the sky and sea as the sun slowly sinks behind the giant limestones. You can see the Gog and Magog from the viewing platform at the 12 Apostles with views of Gibson Steps in the distance. An incredible highlight of your Great Ocean Road Tour
Get lost in the natural beauty of Loch Ard Gorge while learning from our tour guide some history of the area’s famous shipwrecks. There had been over 200 shipwrecks between Port Fairy and Cape Otway. Hear the harrowing story of two young survivors of the Loch Ard Ship Wreck in 1878. Marvel at the formations of Island Archway, Razorback and the Salt and Pepper Shakers
As we head back to Melbourne, we will have a quick pit stop in the town of Colac
Inclusions
- National Park fees
- Professional driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Exclusions
- Personal expenses
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child fare prices apply from 0 to 12 years old. Infants aged 0 to 4 are not permitted to travel on adult laps and must be safely restrained within a child protective seat. Infant protective seats are free of charge and must be requested at time of booking.
Our vehicles are not wheelchair, prams or child stroller accessible please refrain from bring on tour.
Only a small day pack per person with no more than 5 kg is permitted
For your safety, we have implemented comprehensive hygiene measures and increased regular sanitation. If you are feeling unwell or have any flu-like system please stay home.
Traveler Reviews
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Steve the driver was brilliant, made a long day enjoyable, after telling others to make sure they were back in time to move on to next stop, had to wait for people to return , which he managed well ,( I would have left them) trip was long but got to see many things in one day.
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Had great time. This experience is an absolute must. The views are just spectacular. Recommending it 110%.
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It was as supposed to rain and thunder all day, but ended up being a lovely day. Seeing the Koalas, birds and beautiful rainforest and then being able to walk down into the Gorge, was just awesome. The visit to the chocolate factory was a welcome bonus. Madge was a phenomenal guide sharing the wonderful stories about the construction of the road and other history associated with it. We had an absolute blast.
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Enjoyable way to see the iconic Great Ocean Road by not having to drive and the advantage of an experienced and fun guide(Peter) to look after us. Meeting people from other countries was a bonus. The weather was perfect so a great day out for us.
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We loved our day on the Great Ocean Road led by the hilarious and welcoming host-storyteller Daniel T. The day was filled with variety, sharing, information, wit and astonishing natural beauty. This is a great time, and you learn. Daniel was a memorable guide. One of the best. Go!
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Tim was great, he has good energy which is saying something over a 12 + hour day—he was full of stories, played a bit of music and educated us in a fun way throughout the day.
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We set off from Melbourne to see the Great Ocean Road. Quite a distance had to be covered in one day (600km) from memory. Departing at 7:15am and returning at 7:30pm the day was long and maybe could have been shortened by skipping a few less exciting stops. We did see a wild koala on one brief stop which was a treat. The bus wasn’t the most comfortable as it was quite small with limited leg room and no arm rests. The main highway out of Melbourne didn’t appear to be the smoothest and on a small bus with poor suspension, we did feel a little sick at times. The last 2 stops of the day were the best- Loch an Gorge and The Twelve Apostles and we had ample time for these. There were limited opportunities to buy refreshments after the lunch stop as the shop at the apostles was unexpectedly closed. I would advise a different stop on the way back to Melbourne with a refreshment opportunity as there were plenty that we passed close to the toilet stop. Our guide Troy delivered some interesting information and overall we enjoyed the tour.
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The Great Ocean Road is definitely listed as one of Australia's top attractions for a reason. The small group environment on this tour was a great way to see it in a personalized setting. Our tour guide Ezra was fantastic and kept us informed and entertained throughout the day. This tour is a long day starting at 7am and returning back to Melbourne at 9pm. Having a great guide made all the difference to keep the energy. In addition to beautiful seascapes, we saw an abundance of wildlife including wild koalas, parrots, and even an echidna waddling along on one of the trails.
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It was a rainy day and a bit foggy so visibility of the 12 Apostles was limited, that said, our guide Shannara made the entire day 5 star despite inclement weather We saw koalas, kangaroos, and much more in the wild, had epic scenery along the way, and a playlist in the van that made the entire (long) day a pleasure from start to finish - bravo Autopia and Shannara - you rock!
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Beautiful scenery, nice pace, great guide and really enjoyable day. We had 7 stops in total and each one was worthy of our time. Our only regret was that we didn’t take the two or three day journey from Melbourne to Adelaide.
