Travel the Great Ocean Road, over 200 kilometers of spectacular coastline with jaw-dropping ocean views and ancient rainforests. Visit the iconic rock formations known as the 12 apostles, and explore beaches, wild koalas and mind-blowing views.
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 12 hours
- Starting time 7:35 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Discover the historic story of the Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch
- Enjoy a beach walk, stunning coastal views and seaside townships
- Take a guided walk through the heart of the Otway National Park and rain-forest
- See the iconic Twelve Apostles and hidden beach at Loch Ard Gorge
Full description
Leave the city heading over the Westgate Bridge bright and early to maximize your time on the Great Ocean Road. After just over an hour’s drive, stop on a popular surf beach near the town of Anglesea for morning coffee. Take a short drive before stopping at Memorial Arch, which commemorates the returned soldiers who worked on the construction of the 151–mile stretch of road following World War I.
Continue along the Great Ocean Road taking in the spectacular ocean, beach and cliff views. Your guide will help you spot koalas among the eucalyptus trees, as you journey along this famous coastline. After lunch, the road and the ocean part ways for the next few hours as you head into the Otway Rainforest.
Take a short 30-minute guided walk right into the heart of the rainforest. Feel dwarfed by some of the largest tree species in the world. Wind further through the forest and return to the ocean, making a stop at the mighty Shipwreck Coast. Here, spend a large portion of the day exploring the 12 apostles, Loch Ard Gorge and Gibson Steps, all a short drive from one another. Your guide will share the tales of disaster, destruction and survival. After a long day, relax on the drive back to Melbourne and reflect on a great day spent on the Great Ocean Road.
Includes
- Guided rainforest walk
- Expert driver-guide
- National Park fees
- Koala spotting in the wild
- Audio translation service available
- Food and beverages
- Transfer to and from the departure location
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
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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Participants
Date
Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
Meet outside the Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St (on the corner of Market St) at 7:35 AM.
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Windbreaker
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Camera
- Sunscreen
- Reusable water bottle
- Cash
Not allowed
- Pets
- Oversize luggage
- Alcohol and drugs
- Baby strollers
Know before you go
- Child seats can be provided free of charge upon request for infants aged 0-3 years
- Travelers will need to provide a contact number to assist during morning pickups.
- Please arrive 5-10 minutes prior to your departure time and location so you do not miss the bus.
- Customers are not required to print out booking vouchers prior to travel
