Great Ocean Road Tour

The Great Ocean Road Tours offers a guided scenic drive along Australia’s stunning coastline. It showcases breathtaking ocean views and ancient rainforests. Our small group day tour includes visiting the famous rock formations called the 12 Apostles. You can also explore the beautiful Loch Ard Gorge and enjoy the panoramic views from various Port Campbell National Park lookouts. The tour allows you to wander through charming seaside towns like Apollo Bay and gives you time to discover other picturesque beaches and walking trails.

Tour Information

Day 1
Price $ 120 -150 AUD

Highlights

Historic Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch
The Surf Coast offers beautiful beaches, charming seaside towns, and breathtaking coastal views.
Koalas can be spotted in the trees along the Great Ocean Road.
You can have lunch in the seaside town of Apollo Bay.
There is a guided rainforest walk available through the Great Otway National Park.
The attractions of Loch Ard Gorge and the Shipwreck Coast can be found in Port Campbell National Park.
The Twelve Apostles Port Campbell National Park is well-known worldwide.
The Port Campbell National Park features Razorback, Island Archway, and Salt & Pepper Shakers formations.

Trip Inclusions

Entry fees are required for all National Parks.
Australian wildlife viewing
The driver/guide is professional and friendly.
Local informative tour commentary
Choose pickup and drop-off locations in the city centre.

What you can actually see!

Itinerary

The Great Ocean Road is a popular trip in Victoria that showcases the beauty of the coastal drive, including pristine beaches, fresh rainforest, and rugged limestone rock formations.

The 12 Apostles are iconic rock formations near Port Campbell National Park in Victoria. Visitors can immerse themselves in the beauty of this natural scenery and learn about the stories and history that have shaped this remarkable coastline from our knowledgeable guides.

Depart Melbourne

After leaving Melbourne, we travel to the Surf Coast, passing through seaside towns like Anglesea, Lorne, and Airey’s Inlet. We take a break for morning tea and enjoy the fresh sea air while watching surfers in the water. Due to the closeness to Antarctica, you’ll understand why this area is perfect for surfing and why wet suits are needed.

Memorial Arch

Visitors can stop at the Great Ocean Road monument, commemorating the starting point of the Great Ocean Road. After taking photos at the iconic Memorial Arch and learning about the history of the soldiers who constructed this road in honour of their fallen comrades, we will continue our journey through breathtaking scenery, pausing for photo opportunities.

Find Wild Koalas and Native Birds

During the journey, there will be stops along the Great Ocean Road to search for wild Koalas. Although their locations cannot be guaranteed, our experienced guides know the best spots to observe them in their natural habitat.

Stop for lunch at Apollo Bay

During the tour, a lunch break is provided in Apollo Bay, which lasts approximately 45 minutes and is at the guests’ expense. After exploring Apollo Bay, purchasing souvenirs, or enjoying some ice cream, the tour resumes with a visit to the Great Otway National Park inland.

Rainforest walk in Great Otway National Park

We are still on the Great Ocean Road and driving into the Great Otway National Park. The hills are lush and green, with towering Eucalyptus trees. Eventually, we reach a patch of Cool, Temperate Rainforest. The scenery changes dramatically as we walk through tree ferns and admire the ‘ancient relics’ of Myrtle Beach trees. These trees provide shade and date back to when Australia was part of Gondwanaland. After enjoying the fresh air, we continue our drive to the dramatic Shipwreck Coast.

The Twelve Apostles

After leaving the trees and reaching the Southern Ocean, we reach Port Campbell National Park, known for the iconic 12 Apostles. Visitors will have approximately 40 minutes to explore the Apostles, where they can take in the views from various angles, walk along the boardwalks, and capture perfect pictures of the scenic and untamed coastline.

Loch Ard Gorge and the Shipwreck Coast

Additionally, visitors can explore Loch Ard Gorge within the National Park, the location of one of Australia’s most famous shipwrecks. There, they can learn about the dramatic story of Tom and Eva and then proceed to the beach to search for caves. This area also has various rock formations, including Island Archway, Razorback, and the ‘Salt and Pepper Shakers’.

Great Ocean Road Tour returns to Melbourne

After a day of exploring, we said goodbye to the Great Ocean Road and headed back to Melbourne via country roads. We pass through farmlands on our way to the country town of Colac. If you’d like, you can grab dinner there (at your own expense) before we arrive back in Melbourne around 8:30 pm.

Details

Pricing

Great Ocean Road and Rainforest 1 Day Tour: $150 Adult (13+), $120 Child (0 to 12)

If you’re keen on travelling to the Great Ocean Road on a private tour with your friends or family, we can help take you there. You can create your own tailor-made Melbourne trip or follow our itinerary. Contact our charters team for more information at charters@gltg.com.au.

What do you need to bring?

Water bottle
Hat
Sunscreen
Comfortable walking shoes
Warm and cool clothing
Rain jacket
Camera
A sense of adventure

Pick up Times & Locations

Our central meeting point for this tour will be the Immigration Museum (east-side), 400 Flinders St, corner of Market St, Melbourne @ 7:35 am.

6:55 – Pegasus Apartments Hotel – 206 A’Beckett St, Melbourne
7:00 – Melbourne Marriott Hotel – Cnr Exhibition St Lonsdale St, Melbourne
7:05 – Space Hotel – 380 Russell St, Melbourne
7:10 – Grand Hyatt Melbourne – Russell St entrance, Melbourne
7:20 – Adina Apartment Hotel – 189 Queen St, Melbourne
7:25 -The Savoy Hotel – 630 Little Collins St, Melbourne
7:35 – Immigration Museum (east-side), 400 Flinders St, corner of Market St, Melbourne
7:40 – Crown Towers – 8 Whiteman St Queens Bridge St, Southbank

*You should arrive at your pickup location at least 10 minutes before departure time. Please be patient and do not panic if your bus is running a few minutes late. If your bus has not picked you up within 10 minutes of your departure time, then contact our office on 03 9393 1300