Tour the spectacular Great Ocean Road on an award-winning full-day trip from Melbourne. The small, personalized eco tours take in all the icons of the famous road trip, including the 12 Apostles. Enjoy free on board Wi-Fi as you travel.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 13 hours
- Starting time 7:00 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- Please select to be picked up from one of the following hotels: • The Windsor Hotel (111 Spring Street) • Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens (380 William Street) • Rendezvous Hotel (328 Flinders Street) • Crown Promenade Hotel (8 Whiteman Street) • The Victoria Hotel (215 Little Collins Street) • The Savoy Hotel (630 Little Collins Street) You must contact the tour operator directly to arrange and confirm pickup, this information will not be supplied on your voucher.
Experience
Itinerary
13 hours
Melbourne City Centre
Great Ocean Road (photo stop)
Great Otway National Park
Port Campbell National Park
Loch Ard Gorge
The Twelve Apostles, Victoria
Melbourne
Pickup included
Main stop
End point
Highlights
- Enjoy a small group tour along the Great Ocean Road, one of Australia's most famous road trips
- Get ready for guaranteed koala sightings at Kennett River
- Take an enchanting rainforest walk in the Great Otway National Park
- Visit the stirring sights of the Shipwreck Coast, including the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and Gibson Step
- Take an optional 15-minute helicopter ride over the Shipwreck Coast
Full description
Enjoy morning views of Melbourne city and Port Phillip Bay as you cross the Westgate Bridge, Australia’s longest bridge, at just under 1.5 miles (2.6 kilometers). You are embarking on one of the world’s greatest drives to tour the Great Ocean Road!
The scenic journey along the Great Ocean Road takes in some truly amazing coastal scenery, with new views being revealed around every bend. You will make plenty of scenic stops, including a photo opportunity at the Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch at Eastern View and a stop at Kennet River, home to a large population of cute and cuddly wild Koalas. A sighting is almost guaranteed as they munch away on Eucalyptus leaves.
Then it is on to Apollo Bay for a chance to walk around the famous coastal town. Afterwards, follow the Great Ocean Road away from the water and into the mountains. Proceed through the spectacular Otway Ranges and stop to enjoy a stroll in the cool, temperate rainforest at Maits Rest.
Continue to Port Campbell National Park, with its iconic array of rock formations. Be awestruck by the majestic monoliths of the 12 Apostles. A dinner stop is made on the journey back to Melbourne at the beautiful township of Colac, before enjoying a stunning view of the illuminated city as you cross Westgate Bridge on the way home.
Includes
- Free Wi-Fi on board the tour bus
- Pickup and drop-off at select inner city hotels
- Small group tour
- Expert local guide
- Transportation by air-conditioned minivan
- Morning tea
- National Park admission fees
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Translation app in 16 languages (links provided after the booking)
- Meals and snacks
- Drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers must bring their own headphones
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Important information
Not allowed
- Baby strollers
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible
- Vehicles hold a maximum of 24 passengers
- For those guests who do not want to take the optional helicopter ride over the Shipwreck Coast, an alternative stop is possible at Gibsons Steps. Here guests can descend the steps to Gibsons Beach below for beach level views of two of the Twelve Apostles
- Please note that the Maits Rest Rainforest Walk will be closed for 3 months from March to May 2019. During this time, all boardwalks will be renewed, to ensure the ongoing safety of the location. During this period, you will be visiting Melba Gully for an alternative rainforest experience.
