Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Our unique itinerary ensures you avoid the crowds by travelling in a reverse 'direction' missing the bus crowds and enjoying the softer morning light. We head straight to the 12 Apostles for a mid morning spectacle before exploring the coastline. On the way we drop in at a local 'Chocolate Farm' for Australian farm experience and some coffee or sweets.
Your expert guide will take you down to the beach along the Loch Ard Gorge and explain the dramatic shipwreck story. Then we wind our way through Otway Ranges taking in a Rainforest walk before settling into our seaside cafe and enjoying a fresh, locally inspired gourmet lunch. After lunch we take you to one of the best ice-creameries in Australia.
Afterwards traverse the Surfcoast Shire along the coastal road that meanders through beach towns and cliff edges, stopping at significant photo sights.
along the way. You will discover our unique wildlife of wild Koala's in Kennet River and Kangaroo's at the Anglesea golf course.
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Private transportation
Bottled water
WiFi on board
Morning tea & coffee, or hot chocolate, at a local chocolate farm.
Enjoy a fresh, seasonal lunch at the Wildlife Wonders cafe. Dietary requirements catered for.
Air-conditioned vehicle
All Fees and Taxes
Soda/Pop
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We pick-up from your hotel or other accommodation in Melbourne. Please advise where you are staying and we will confirm your pick-up location and time.
Traveler pickup
6 Waterfront Pl, Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia
Gorge Chocolates, Cooriemungle, Victoria, Australia Stop at this local farmgate and sample the incredible chocolates whilst one site. You also have the opportunity to hand-feed the friendly alpacas whilst you wait for a hot beverage. 20 minutes
Loch Ard Gorge, Victoria, Australia Take a wander around the top of the Gorge to view the beach that surrounds it. Whilst there, hear about the heroic rescue of two passengers - the sole survivors of the tragic wreck of the Loch Ard. 30 minutes
Twelve Apostles, Port Campbell, Victoria, Australia Take your time to wander out to the platform for spectacular views of these spectacular limestone stacks that rise 50 to 60 metres from the ocean floor. See the sheer beauty of the region with its dramatic cliff edges and be amazed by their grandeur no matter what the weather conditions. 30 minutes
Wildlife Wonders, Apollo Bay, Victoria, Australia Enjoy a light lunch followed by a guided tour through this not-for-profit sanctuary. With binoculars and a headset to hear the commentary from your conservationist guide, enjoy an easy 1.25km walk spotting native wildlife in their natural habitat. There are no enclosures here so the best opportunity to see koalas, kangaroos and an array of local birdlife, is to listen carefully to your guide for clues as to where to best see these creatures. 120 minutes
Lorne, Lorne, Victoria, Australia Take a short walk along the foreshore of this bustling seaside town, a hub of the Great Ocean Road, to watch local surfers and beachgoers. 15 minutes
Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway, Lorne, Victoria, Australia Hear how this magnificent road was built by returning serviceman from WW1 and how it was a visionary project in its day. 15 minutes
Anglesea, Anglesea, Victoria, Australia If you haven't already had the opportunity, see the local kangaroos lazing about or hopping around on the Anglesea Golf course! 15 minutes
Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Sit back in comfort and style as we drive you back to your Melbourne hotel after experiencing one of the most spectacular coastal roads in the world. 90 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
JanetB20102013
08 Apr 2023
Booked this tour with Steve in and out of our hotel pick-up in Melbourne (we were 13 people; don't know if they pick-up for a small group. It was a very scenic and great day. Even got a cricket lesson over lunch.
Henry_F
09 Jan 2023
If you have limited time in Melbourne, be sure to carve out a day to explore the Great Ocean Road. And to do so, there is no better tour than this one. Our guide was helpful and courteous. He gave us lots of useful information without any useless fluff. He customized our tour based on our continuous feedback. And he took us to some "off the beaten path" locations that were breathtakingly beautiful. Can't imagine a better way to spend a day in metro Melbourne area.
Yan_T
30 May 2022
Our experience guide cum driver is Brendan picked us timely at 7:30am. Refreshments at "The Lighthouse tea room" and lunch were provided. Lunch were really good at "Birdhouse". Tasted the award winning Dooleys ice cream . It was forecasted 90% to rain but we had a fantastic weather with very blue sky through out. We were lucky to see Koala and Kangaroo too. Was an enjoyable trip for the whole family. Reached hotel around 8pm. Strongly recommend!
This tour in
Melbourne
is organized by
Great Private Tours
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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