Great Ocean Road Tour: Explore Breathtaking Scenery, Native Koalas, and Ancient Forests
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693 Ratings
Melbourne
Embark on a full-day tour of the Great Ocean Road, experiencing breathtaking scenery, native koalas, and ancient forests. Don't miss a thing with our multilingual website app. Includes morning tea and iconic stops like the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge.
Duration: 13 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Torquay Front Beach - We stop here to experience first hand your first look and feel of the iconic beaches and coastal views. You will also be in clear seeing distance of the world famous Bells Surfing Beach.
    Get a taste of what is to come by taking coastal photos and smelling the fresh seaside air.

  • The Pole House - Fairhaven - Roadside photo opportunity of the most photographed house on Great Ocean Road. Suspended 40 metres above ground by a singular concrete column, its unique architecture maximises the stunning coastline view.

  • The Great Ocean Road - Photo stop at the iconic Great Ocean Road sign.
    Snap a selfie at this iconic post and send it to your friends.

  • Cape Patton Lookout Point - A stop at one of the best viewing places along the Great Ocean Road to capture that iconic coastline vista.

  • Apollo Bay - Here we stop at the coastal town of Apollo Bay where you can purchase your lunch from the many restaurants and cafes on offer. You can also walk around the coastal town or even take a swim in the beach if the weather suits.

  • Kennett River - Koalas and parrots in their natural habitat.
    Your experienced guide knows where to go.
    Witness koalas and colorful parrots in their natural environment.

  • Mait’s Rest - Your guide will take you on a forest walk where you will see some of the tallest trees in the world. You will also take in the wonderful fresh natural smells the trees have to offer.

  • Gibsons Steps - Here you will be able to see some of the 12 Apostles from sea level on the beach. You will feel like you can reach out and touch these limestone marvels.

  • Twelve Apostles - Take your time to view the world renowned 12 Apostles. An awesome sight with fantastic photo opportunities. See for yourself why these limestone beauties are known all around the world.

  • The Razorback - See the unique jagged Razorback formation

  • Island Arch Lookout - The Island Archway, the original archway collapsed in 2009 however two striking stacks remain, standing nearly as tall as the Apostles.

  • Loch Ard Gorge - The final touring stop but many say it is the best. You need to witness first hand this magnificent formation of rocks and rolling sea. Ground level viewing that will excite you with the natural glories it possesses.

  • Colac - We stop at Colac on the way home where you can purchase dinner from the many restaurants and cafes on offer. After dinner we return you to your CBD hotel.

What's Included
  • Price includes everything except lunch and dinner
  • Morning tea provided
What's Not Included
  • Lunch And Dinner
Additional Information

Once collected from your CBD lodging, embark on a full day journey to explore the globally renowned Great Ocean Road. Use our multilingual website app to make sure you catch every detail of this tour. Enjoy the comfort of an airconditioned vehicle as you not only explore the coastal landmarks but also experience the koalas and birds in their natural surroundings. Partake in a guided trek through the forest to witness some of the world’s tallest trees. Morning refreshments are also provided. Additionally, you will visit iconic sites like the Torquay Surf Beach, Loch Ard Gorge, 12 Apostles, and Gibson Steps, all the while making photo stops. Carry an umbrella if there is a chance of rain.

  • Please note that we gave language guides via our mobile website. Thanks.
Location
The Great Southern Hotel Melbourne
Spencer Street
Pick up from city centre hotel are agreed city centre pick up point.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Julia_w
May 20, 2024
Long but well worth it - Long but very enjoyable day. The 12 apostles were a sight to behold and well worth braving the cold. Our tour guide was great at navigating the crazy Melbourne traffic also and gave us a nice little history of the sights.
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Maeann_e
May 19, 2024
Trip to Great Ocean Road - Nick was an extremely fantastic tour leader. He was able to provide us with knowledge about the history of each location we visited. The entire trip was so much fun and enjoyable, and having him as a tour guide never seemed monotonous! We also stopped at a few spots to see koalas, which we also loved, and the itinerary we had was excellent for visiting. I really suggest this firm. 💖
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Jennifer_l
May 18, 2024
Coastal adventure - Our driver Nick was fantastic. Plenty of stops for pictures and restrooms along the way. We had a nice lunch at Apollo Bay and grabbed some snacks for the ride back home later in the day. The nature walk through the rainforest was like out of a movie but short and easy for all levels. The highlight for us was the Locke and gorge and the Razorback. Unbelievable rock formations and like nothing I’ve seen in the States.
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Samantha
May 17, 2024
Must do to see the Great Ocean Rd - This was an amazing and informative tour full of such beautiful landscapes! Our driver and guide was so knowledgeable and made the day fun. There were a lot of stops along the way to get out and stretch your legs. Well worth it, I'd highly recommend!
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Stephane_c
May 17, 2024
on the great ocean road tour - Thank you for our incredible guide, Joey, to make this day unforgettable !!!! It was a fantastic day, from the forest walk, to the 12 Apostles visit. I recommend strongly this tour.
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703wilfredl
May 16, 2024
May 16th tour - The tour was great! Long but worth it. A lot of scenic sites and the guide was very knowledgeable and funny throughout the trip. If you only have a few days in Melbourne, this tour is one to consider for the itinerary. WL
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Cgmoore
May 13, 2024
A great tour of coastline and kangaroos! - Marvelous tour! Jack, our driver and guide was terrific…knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating. The coastline and inland scenery is breathtaking. Jack searched out koalas and kangaroos for us, as well. Its a long day, but highly recommended!
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Chitra_b
May 13, 2024
Great Experience!! - Loved the Great Ocean Road Trip. Everything was very well managed right from our pick-up to travelling to different locations and a timely drop-off. Warren was our tour guide for the day. He was awesome, provided us with lots of information about the places and the city. Had a great time!!
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Sylvia_o
May 18, 2024
Good snapshot of the great ocean road - Our guide Lorraine was knowledgeable and so engaging. Such a good day exploring some of what the great ocean road has to offer. Enjoyed the multiple stops to spot koalas in the wild. Also appreciate that she was able to accommodate a helicopter ride for us. Thanks so much Lorraine for your enthusiasm and expert driving skills.
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Nurafifahhh
May 17, 2024
Nice views, bad vibes. - Bringing children below 3? Think again. Tour guide was very sarcastic and rude. We were 10 minutes late due to toileting but she wasnt happy and kept sating “what the hell, bloody hell” etc. Said that she has never had visitors with kids and felt it was ‘unfortunate’. Kept stating how she wanted to be first. Guide could have been better for a better experience. Other than guide, it was a pleasant trip with nice places in the cool weather.
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