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From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Full-Day Guided Trip

4.8  / 5614 reviews
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From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Full-Day Guided Trip
Certified by GetYourGuide
4.8  / 5614 reviews

Drive along the Great Ocean Road of Australia and enjoy dramatic stretches of coastline and the lush rainforest of the Otway Ranges. See the shipwreck Coast, Loch Ard Gorge, and spot koalas and birds.

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Duration 14 hours
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Live tour guide
English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Constantin Marius – United Kingdom

Bree was an extraordinary driver, guide with knowlege about places, history and she made our day very nice. Thank you very much Bree!

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Constantin Marius – United Kingdom
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Carmen – Germany

Red is not only a great tourguide, he‘s an entertainer, storyteller, singer (!) and not to forget about his jokes. Scenery was fantastic.

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Carmen – Germany

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    6 pickup location options:

    Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne, The Victoria Hotel, The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins Melbourne, Crown Promenade Melbourne, The Hotel Windsor, Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens Melbourne

  • Bus/coach

    (1.5 hours)

  • Torquay, Victoria

    Welcome refreshments (30 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Memorial Arch at Eastern View

    Photo stop (10 minutes)

  • Lorne

    Pass by

  • Timeline stop icon

    Kennett River

    Wildlife viewing (20 minutes)

  • View point

    Photo stop

  • Apollo Bay

    Break time, Lunch (45 minutes)

    Extra fee

  • Timeline stop icon

    Maits Rest Rainforest Walk

    Walk (35 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    The Twelve Apostles, Victoria

    Sightseeing (1.5 hours)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Loch Ard Gorge

    Sightseeing (45 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (1 hour)

  • Colac

    Break time, Dinner (30 minutes)

    Extra fee

  • Bus/coach

    (1.5 hours)

  • 6 drop-off locations:

    Crown Promenade Melbourne, The Hotel Windsor, Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens Melbourne, The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins Melbourne, Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne, The Victoria Hotel

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a road trip along the world-famous Great Ocean Road of Australia
  • See the beaches, dramatic coastlines, and rainforest of the Otway Ranges
  • Discover the Shipwreck Coast, Loch Ard Gorge, 12 Apostles, and more
  • Spot koalas and native birds and wander amongst the tree and ferns
  • Spend some time exploring the town of Apollo Bay on the surf coast

Full description

Enjoy this guided, nature-filled road trip and discover Victoria's stunning coastline and rainforest. Drive the Great Ocean Road, a winding road that reveals uninterrupted beaches, dramatic coastlines, and the lush rainforest of the Otway Ranges. Travel west to the start of the Great Ocean Road and pass the coastal towns of Lorne and Apollo Bay. Pass through the scenic towns of Lorne and Apollo Bay. There are plenty of opportunities to see the native wildlife and get a glimpse of cute koalas and a variety of birds.  Discover the Shipwreck Coast, stroll along the historic beaches, and see Loch Ard Gorge. Arrive at the 12 Apostles where you will be dwarfed by the high cliff line and these enormous offshore stacks. Snap a memorable photo before you begin your journey back to Melbourne.

Includes

  • Pickup and drop-off from select hotels
  • Transportation
  • Live guide
  • Morning tea
  • Great Otway National Park entry ticket
  • Lunch

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

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Date

Important information

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • Your pickup time may differ from the stated time on your voucher. The activity provider will contact you directly via email shortly after booking with your actual pickup time.
  • All our tours are conducted in English however, you can access written & recorded tour information in 16 different languages by downloading our free App from the App Store or Google Play. Please speak with your guide on the day who will assist you in using our complimentary free onboard Wi-Fi. Please bring your own headphones.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 614 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Service
    4.5/5
  • Organization
    4.5/5

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Constantin Marius – United KingdomOctober 7, 2024  – Verified booking
Bree was an extraordinary driver, guide with knowlege about places, history and she made our day very nice. Thank you very much Bree!
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Carmen – GermanyOctober 12, 2024  – Verified booking
Red is not only a great tourguide, he‘s an entertainer, storyteller, singer (!) and not to forget about his jokes. Scenery was fantastic.
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David – United KingdomNovember 12, 2024  – Verified booking
We had a wonderful day creating many wonderful memories. Our thanks to Bree who was cheerful and helpful and we loved hearing her interesting stories about the places we visited. There was a good mix of comfortable bus travel, walks to see amazing sights and stops for snacks and meals. We thoroughly enjoyed the day and we’re so glad we decided to take this trip
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Product ID: 20602

Activity provider:Bunyip Tours

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