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From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Eco Tour with Lunch

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Day trip
From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Eco Tour with Lunch
Certified by GetYourGuide
4.5  / 5254 reviews

Avoid the crowds and travel in comfort on one of Australia's most scenic drives. Visit the landmark attraction 12 Apostles, then ride along the Great Ocean Road via the picturesque Otway rainforest.

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Duration 1 day
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Live tour guide
English
Audio guide included
Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Korean, Traditional Chinese

Experience

Highlights

  • See the famous limestone rocks of the 12 Apostles before the crowds arrive
  • Look for koalas and other wildlife in their natural habitat
  • Get breathtaking coastal views along the Great Ocean Road in comfort and style
  • Walk through an ancient rainforest of the Great Otway National Park
  • See the historic Memorial Arch that commemorates those who built the road

Full description

Embark on a guided tour and travel in comfort along the Great Ocean Road of Australia's southern coast, departing from Melbourne. See the stunning rock formations along the coast, enjoy a picnic lunch, explore a section of the Great Otway National Park, and search for koalas in the wild. Depart the Melbourne CBD (Central Business District) early in the morning, and travel inland to arrive at the "Shipwreck Coast" before the rest of the tour buses arrive. See the beautiful limestone rocks of the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge without the crowds. Hear the story of Loch Ard as you step down into a gorge carved by the Southern Ocean over hundreds of years. Enjoy a picnic lunch at one of these breathtaking spots. Then, drive back along the Great Ocean Road, waving at the other tour buses as they pass in the opposite direction. Stretch your legs in the Otway Ranges on a guided rainforest walk amongst some of the tallest tree species in the world. Drive back to the coastal road and visit the seaside town of Apollo Bay. Continue along the coast, traveling a twisting route with spectacular ocean, beach, and cliff views. Stop along the Great Ocean Road to look for koalas in their natural habitat amongst the eucalyptus trees. Pass through small seaside towns as you continue your journey and stop at Memorial Arch, where a sign honors the workers who built the road. Return to Melbourne for the end of your perfect Great Ocean Road experience.

Includes

  • Guide
  • Picnic lunch and snacks
  • National Park fees
  • On board Wi-fi and USB charging ports
  • Tour commentary in English
  • Audio and text translation app available for download in 10 different languages (Cantonese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, and Spanish)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users
  • Babies under 1 year

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Meeting point

Meet outside the Immigration Museum, at the corner of Market Street and Flinders Street.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Windbreaker
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Jacket

Not allowed

  • Oversize luggage
  • Baby strollers
  • Mobility scooters
  • Electric wheelchairs

Know before you go

  • Child fare prices apply from 0 to 12 years old. Infants are to pay child prices, as they are included in the bus capacity passenger.
  • Travel in modern 28-seater vehicles, with high back non-reclining seats, and seat belts must be worn at all times.
  • We provide guests with onboard wifi and UBS charging ports within every seat.
  • Guests can change their pickup point after a booking, please do so at least 48 hours prior to departure

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 254 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.3/5
  • Service
    4.6/5
  • Organization
    4.5/5

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Adzer – NetherlandsMarch 18, 2024  – Verified booking
Wonderful trip, a great way of experiencing this area. Our guide (Nile?) had a lot of interesting knowledge of history and culture. Mind you, it's been said before: it's a lot of driving. In one of these medium buses, about 26 people. You have about 40 minutes at the different sites, then hop, in the bus again. But we walked in a patch of rainforest, saw beautiful views, had a chance to swim in the Indian Ocean, saw wild koala's. A great stop for Australian breakfast, lunch on the bus, enough opportunity to fill your waterbottle. I recommend!
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Sonja January 11, 2024  – Verified booking
Craig and Misty did a great job. They were punctual and the tour was well planned and executed, loved the variety of activities. Schedule could be slightly improved - more time for spotting Koalas, a little less at 12 Apostles for instance. I wouldn't have people eat lunch while walking in the forest, lest they drop food by accident, have to carry back their trash/leftovers etc. I greatly enjoyed the day.
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GetYourGuide traveler – GermanyJuly 22, 2023  – Verified booking
Wes war ein wunderbarer Guide und Fahrer. Viel Information, freundlich, engagiert, gute Ratschläge. Die Route ist absolut sehenswert, wunderschöne Natur. Nur der Bus war absolut nicht komfortabel für eine 12h Tour! Schlechte A/C, beschlagene Fenster, sehr enge Sitze, wenig Platz.
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Activity provider:Autopia Tours

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