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Melbourne: Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles + Free City Tour

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Go West Tours
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Melbourne: Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles + Free City Tour
Top rated
4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8
2390 reviews

Join a guided tour from Melbourne and discover the spectacular Great Ocean Road, visit the 12 Apostles, enjoy a rainforest walk in the Great Otway National Park, see koalas in the wild, and more.

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Duration 13 hours - 1 day
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Live tour guide
English
Audio guide included
Spanish, Thai, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Malay, Arabic, English, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Indonesian
Pickup included
Pickup times for the Great Ocean Road tour will be between 7:00 - 8:00 AM. Pickup time for the City Discovery Tour will be at either 9AM or 2:15PM, depending on your preference. The activity provider will send you an email with your specific pickup time prior to the tour. Please disregard any other pickup time you may have received from any other source and rely solely on the time provided by the activity provider.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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5 out of 5 stars
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Amy – United Kingdom

a well organised trip. jono was brilliant and was about to share his knowledge and was friendly and approachable.

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5 out of 5 stars
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Lucy – United Kingdom

Rachel our tour guide was so fab, very informative, fun & friendly. The tour was great, enabled you to see multiple aspects of the great ocean road throughout a packed day, 07:30-20:30pm. would definitely advise to book! something for everyone!

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Itinerary

  • 6 pickup location options:

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

  • Torquay, Victoria

    Coffee, Tea, Sightseeing (30 minutes)

  • Memorial Arch at Eastern View

    Photo stop, Visit, Sightseeing (15 minutes)

  • Kennett River

    Wildlife viewing (20 minutes)

  • View point

    Photo stop, Scenic views on the way

  • Apollo Bay

    Break time, Lunch (45 minutes)

    Extra fee

  • Maits Rest Rainforest Walk

    Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (35 minutes)

  • Port Campbell National Park

    Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way

  • The Twelve Apostles, Victoria

    Photo stop, Visit, Free time, Sightseeing, Walk (1.5 hours)

    Gibson Steps

    Photo stop, Visit, Free time, Sightseeing, Walk

    Optional

  • Loch Ard Gorge

    Sightseeing, Walk, Scenic views on the way (45 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (1 hour)

    Colac

    Dinner (30 minutes)

    Optional, Extra fee

  • Bus/coach

    (1.5 hours)

  • 6 drop-off locations:

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

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Join our small group tours for a personal and immersive experience.
  • Visit the 12 Apostles, experience the Penguin Parade, and explore the city.
  • We operate eco-friendly tours supporting wildlife and nature!
  • Be guided by our friendly, expert guides with local knowledge!
  • Access our audio guide in 16 languages (German, French, Italian & more).

Full description

Depart Melbourne from 8am & travel towards the Surf Coast in air-conditioned comfort.

• Torquay - Enjoy a complimentary beachside morning tea at the starting point of the Great Ocean Road.

• The Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch - enjoy a photo stop at this iconic landmark with an opportunity for a quick visit to the beach.

•️ Coastal driving - take in amazing panoramas as every bend in the Great Ocean Road unveils spectacular coastal views.

• The Great Otway National Park - stroll among sweetly scented eucalyptus while spotting native koalas & colourful parrots.

• Apollo Bay - explore the town & sweeping beach during our lunch break here (own expense).

• Maits Rest Rainforest Walk - learn about cool temperate rainforest & admire some of Australia's tallest trees on an informative guided tour.

Port Campbell National Park

• Witness the raw beauty of the 12 Apostles rising from the sea.

• Hear a tale of shipwreck tragedy & explore the spectacular Loch Ard Gorge.

• Opportunity to take a scenic stroll to Gibson Steps and descend to the beach.

• Colac - enjoy a short dinner stop in this regional town before continuing the journey back to Melbourne.

⭐ With over 10,000 5-star reviews, Go West Tours promises you're in expert hands. We stand by our services with a 100% satisfaction guarantee!

Includes

  • Select hotel pick-ups and drop-offs within Melbourne City
  • Audio guide available in 16 different languages
  • Passionate & professional guide
  • Transportation by air-conditioned bus with upgraded seating
  • All National Park Entry Fees
  • Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi
  • Great Ocean Road Full-Day Tour
  • Phillip Island Penguin Parade Full-Day Tour (if applicable package option is selected)
  • Melbourne City Highlights Tour (if applicable package option is selected)
  • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
  • Food and drinks (you may bring your own)

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Camera
  • Snacks
  • Credit card
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Charged Smartphone
  • Power bank

Not allowed

  • Oversize luggage
  • Baby strollers
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Non-folding wheelchairs
  • Electric wheelchairs

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 pre-recorded written & verbal tour information in 16 different languages by downloading the free Go West Tours App from the App Store or Google Play. You can download the app before departure or use our complimentary onboard Wi-Fi. Please bring your own headphones.
  • Tour takes place rain or shine.
  • Return time for the Great Ocean Road Day Tour: 20:30 to 21:30
  • Great Ocean Road, Penguin Parade & Melbourne Tour Package: Includes 3 separate tours - Great Ocean Road Day Tour, Philip Island Penguin Parade Tour & Melbourne City Highlights Tour. You will be booked as follows, Great Ocean Road Day Tour, on the date selected. Phillip Island Day Tour, on the following date.
  • You may choose any date for your Melbourne City Tour by contacting us directly.
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Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5
4.8 out of 5 stars

based on 2390 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Amy – United KingdomJune 14, 2025 – Verified booking
a well organised trip. jono was brilliant and was about to share his knowledge and was friendly and approachable.
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Lucy – United KingdomMay 26, 2025 – Verified booking
Rachel our tour guide was so fab, very informative, fun & friendly. The tour was great, enabled you to see multiple aspects of the great ocean road throughout a packed day, 07:30-20:30pm. would definitely advise to book! something for everyone!
5
5 out of 5 stars
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Paula Vega – AustraliaMay 21, 2025 – Verified booking
Excellent! Our guide was amazing, taking care of all of us. The route was incredible aswell. Definitely very recommended tour

Product ID: 11856

Activity provider:
Go West Tours

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