Guided tour

Melbourne: 12 Apostles, Great Otways and Great Ocean Road

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    Guided tour

    Melbourne: 12 Apostles, Great Otways and Great Ocean Road

    4.9

    9 reviews

    From US$ 139.95 per person

    Admire the iconic 12 Apostles without the crowds, explore beautiful beaches, and get deep into the forest on this Great Ocean Road adventure. Spot koalas and shop in the picturesque town of Lorne.

    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
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    Live tour guide
    English
    Small group
    Limited to 8 participants

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Marvel at the world famous 12 Apsotles before the crowds arrive.
    • Explore the stunning Gibson Steps, and capture photos of the iconic coast
    • Connect with nature on a hike to the magical Beauchamp Falls
    • Admire towering Californian Redwoods in the Redwood Forest
    • See koalas in their natural habitat
    Full description

    Discover the iconic 12 Apostles, see picturesque beaches, and make your way through the trees in Great Otways National Park and Redwood Forest on a minivan guided tour. Snack on local fruit and spot native koalas, as you explore this stunning part of Australia. Departing Melbourne early with your knowledgeable guide, head straight to the famous 12 Apostles before the masses of people arrive. Take a short stroll along the boardwalk and appreciate the stunning views. Continue to another spectacular scene, Gibson Steps, and walk down the 70-meter cliff-side pathway to the beach, where there will be plenty of time to take some incredible photos. Next, it’s back in the van to start a drive through the magical Great Otways National Park. Pull over and take a 3.5-kilometer (just over 2 miles) return hike through ancient rainforests to the dreamy Beauchamp Falls. With your energy restored, continue your tour along the iconic Great Ocean Road. Pass by Apollo Bay before reaching Kennett's River, where you'll get the chance to spot native koalas going about their daily routines.

    Stop at the beautiful town of Lorne for 30 minutes to shop and explore at your leisure, or take a swim in the ocean. Finally, visit the historical Memorial Lookout and the surfer hotspot, Bells Beach, before concluding your tour back at the original meeting point.

    Includes
    • Tour guide
    • Transportation by minivan
    • Guided walks
    • Coffee and tea
    • Sweet vegan treats
    • Fresh organic fruit
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    Not suitable for
    • People with mobility impairments
    Covid-19 precautions
    Safety measures in place
    • All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
    • You must keep social distance while in vehicles
    • The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

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    Meeting point

    Meet your guide at the undercover taxi rank on St. Kilda Road, between Hamer Hall and the Arts Centre. The meeting point is approximately 200 meters/220 yards from Flinders Street Station over the Yarra River.

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    Important information

    What to bring

    • Comfortable shoes
    • Sunglasses
    • Sun hat
    • Sunscreen
    • Swimwear
    • Warm clothing
    • Cash
    • Credit card

    Not allowed

    • Pets
    • Luggage or large bags
    • Oversize luggage

    Know before you go

    • No bushwalking experience is required for the hike. The track is a hardened or compacted surface and may have some gentle hill sections and occasional steps
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.9 /5

    based on 9 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      5/5
    • Transportation
      5/5
    • Value for money
      5/5

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    Great day out on the Ocean Road. We had stunning weather and Mick was an excellent guide. The small tour group of 6 people and the small tour bus was good and we saw much more than the 12 Apostles. Due to COVID there were no crowds and the side trips to the waterfall and redwood stands added to the trip plus the koala sighting at Kennet Beach. this is one of the few tours still running in Victoria ad deserve to succeed. the lunch and coffee stoops were at small independent stores and both were very good.

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    May 26, 2021

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    GetYourGuide traveler – Australia Verified booking

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    It was definitely one of the best experience we had. We had plenty of time to visit each of the locations and the guide was amazing who explained lots of the history behind each of the locations. The guide was very attentive to our needs and showed us all the scenic routes. Overall I must say the trip was extremely worthy as we covered a lot in one day.

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    March 4, 2021

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    Our guide Shan was kind, caring and noticing small things, spotting Koala and Kangaru from a distance. He did his best to create a day trip perfect for everyone, and I do appreciate your efforts. And it was more than enjoyable experience. Even the restaurant he took us for lunch, I expected somewhat mediocre level of cafe, but it was really proper restaurant with beautifully presented food (and I had meticulously cooked snapper and a glass of chadonay), and around 3-4PM, we stopped to spot Koala, there was a cafe with real Gelato - I had a cup of Blood Orange - the best for the hot weather. I highly recommend this trip to everyone. Shan even had this vegan Chocolate balls his wife made for us to taste. Such a sweet guy!!!!

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    January 24, 2021

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