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Melbourne To Great Ocean Road Tours

Embark on a journey from Melbourne to discover the famous 12 Apostles, surf beaches, and lush rainforests along Australia's Great Ocean Road. Choose from a variety of tours, including full-day guided tours, sunset tours, and private car tours.

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Melbourne To Great Ocean Road Tours
Free cancellation
Flexible duration
Transfers included
  • Discover the Great Ocean Road on a full-day tour with round-trip transfers from Melbourne CBD, and a bilingual driver guide.

  • Start your day with some refreshing morning time at Anglesea and a visit to Split Point Lighthouse to get an unbeatable view of the Bass Strait.

  • Stop at the Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch for iconic photos before stopping near Barham Reserve to observe adorable koalas lounging in the treetops.

  • Take in the spectacular views of the Twelve Apostles before delving into the gripping tale of the shipwreck survivors at the famous Loch Ard Gorge.

  • Did you know? Loch Ard Gorge has featured in the 1982 film, The Pirate Movie and the 1999 TV series, Journey to the Center of the Earth.

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  • Discover the Great Ocean Road on a full-day tour with round-trip transfers from Melbourne CBD, and a bilingual driver guide.

  • Start your day with some refreshing morning time at Anglesea and a visit to Split Point Lighthouse to get an unbeatable view of the Bass Strait.

  • Stop at the Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch for iconic photos before stopping near Barham Reserve to observe adorable koalas lounging in the treetops.

  • Take in the spectacular views of the Twelve Apostles before delving into the gripping tale of the shipwreck survivors at the famous Loch Ard Gorge.

  • Did you know? Loch Ard Gorge has featured in the 1982 film, The Pirate Movie and the 1999 TV series, Journey to the Center of the Earth.

from AU$85
AU$81.57

4% off

Free cancellation
Flexible duration
Transfers included
  • Explore the Great Ocean Road on this full-day tour with access to national park entry fees, an audio translation app, & hassle-free transfers.

  • Savor morning tea and snacks by the ocean before heading to the Memorial Arch to snap Insta-worthy pictures in front of the Great Ocean Road sign.

  • Spot cute koalas lazing on the roadside and marvel at centuries-old eucalyptus and sequoia trees on a guided forest walk in Great Otway National Park.

  • Watch the raging waters crash against the 12 Apostles and listen to your guide recount the story behind Loch Ard Gorge and the area’s famous shipwrecks.

  • Did you know? Loch Ard Gorge has featured in the 1982 film, The Pirate Movie and the 1999 TV series, Journey to the Center of the Earth.

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  • Explore the Great Ocean Road on this full-day tour with access to national park entry fees, an audio translation app, & hassle-free transfers.

  • Savor morning tea and snacks by the ocean before heading to the Memorial Arch to snap Insta-worthy pictures in front of the Great Ocean Road sign.

  • Spot cute koalas lazing on the roadside and marvel at centuries-old eucalyptus and sequoia trees on a guided forest walk in Great Otway National Park.

  • Watch the raging waters crash against the 12 Apostles and listen to your guide recount the story behind Loch Ard Gorge and the area’s famous shipwrecks.

  • Did you know? Loch Ard Gorge has featured in the 1982 film, The Pirate Movie and the 1999 TV series, Journey to the Center of the Earth.

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AU$150
Free cancellation
Flexible duration
Transfers included
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  • Experience the iconic Great Ocean Road in reverse on this full-day guided tour. Get uninterrupted views of the 20-million-year-old 12 Apostles, minus the crowd.

  • Stop for a picnic lunch amidst the ancient rainforests of the Great Otway National Park.

  • Spot kangaroos and see the mountain ash, the longest flowering tree in the world, during your guided forest walk in Otway National Park.

  • Get round-trip transfers from Melbourne and enjoy views of Razorback rising from the ocean from Mutton Bird Island.

  • Did you know? The 12 Apostles do not have twelve limestone pillars, as the name suggests. There are only eight rock formations as of today.

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  • Experience the iconic Great Ocean Road in reverse on this full-day guided tour. Get uninterrupted views of the 20-million-year-old 12 Apostles, minus the crowd.

  • Stop for a picnic lunch amidst the ancient rainforests of the Great Otway National Park.

  • Spot kangaroos and see the mountain ash, the longest flowering tree in the world, during your guided forest walk in Otway National Park.

  • Get round-trip transfers from Melbourne and enjoy views of Razorback rising from the ocean from Mutton Bird Island.

  • Did you know? The 12 Apostles do not have twelve limestone pillars, as the name suggests. There are only eight rock formations as of today.

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AU$165
Free cancellation
Flexible duration
Transfers included
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  • Take a sunset tour with hassle-free round-trip hotel transfers from Melbourne and a group of fellow travelers for company.

  • Walk along Anglesea River in the idyllic town of Anglesea and spot cute koalas on sweet-scented eucalyptus trees at Kennett River.

  • Visit Australia's most famous shipwreck site and listen to your guide narrate the tragic tale of Loch Ard. Then, spend time exploring rock formations like Razorback.

  • Watch a stunning sunset paint the sky pink and orange over the Southern Ocean from the 12 Apostles off Port Campbell National Park’s shore.

  • Fun fact: The Great Ocean Road was featured in the 1979 film, Mad Max.

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  • Take a sunset tour with hassle-free round-trip hotel transfers from Melbourne and a group of fellow travelers for company.

  • Walk along Anglesea River in the idyllic town of Anglesea and spot cute koalas on sweet-scented eucalyptus trees at Kennett River.

  • Visit Australia's most famous shipwreck site and listen to your guide narrate the tragic tale of Loch Ard. Then, spend time exploring rock formations like Razorback.

  • Watch a stunning sunset paint the sky pink and orange over the Southern Ocean from the 12 Apostles off Port Campbell National Park’s shore.

  • Fun fact: The Great Ocean Road was featured in the 1979 film, Mad Max.

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AU$159
Free cancellation
Flexible duration
Transfers included
  • Escape the crowds on this full-day reverse Great Ocean Road tour - see the iconic Twelve Apostles rising from the ocean in the morning light.

  • With a luxury deluxe bus as your day’s ride, travel to and from Melbourne seamlessly in comfort while enjoying unbreakable coastal views.

  • Marvel at the beech and eucalyptus trees on your guide forest walk in Mait’s Rest while your expert guide gives you fascinating facts about the road.

  • With a small group of fellow travellers for company, spot koalas munching on leaves or kangaroos roaming around at Kennett River.

  • Book this experience between Feb 7 to Mar 10, 2025 and travel anytime to make use of this exclusive 5% off promo.

  • Did you know? There are approximately 638 known shipwrecks lying at the bottom of the ocean along the Great Ocean Road.

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  • Escape the crowds on this full-day reverse Great Ocean Road tour - see the iconic Twelve Apostles rising from the ocean in the morning light.

  • With a luxury deluxe bus as your day’s ride, travel to and from Melbourne seamlessly in comfort while enjoying unbreakable coastal views.

  • Marvel at the beech and eucalyptus trees on your guide forest walk in Mait’s Rest while your expert guide gives you fascinating facts about the road.

  • With a small group of fellow travellers for company, spot koalas munching on leaves or kangaroos roaming around at Kennett River.

  • Book this experience between Feb 7 to Mar 10, 2025 and travel anytime to make use of this exclusive 5% off promo.

  • Did you know? There are approximately 638 known shipwrecks lying at the bottom of the ocean along the Great Ocean Road.

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AU$138
Free cancellation
Flexible duration
Meals included
  • Marvel at the rugged coastline and the towering granite cliffs of Cape Woolamai rising majestically from the sea on this 1-hour morning cruise.
  • Keep an eye out for dolphins swimming in the water or fur seals laying on a rock under the sun.
  • Snack on delicious cake and coffee and marvel at the dramatic sea caves along the breathtaking shoreline while listening to live commentary about the region’s geography and past..
  • Did you know? Cape Woolamai hosts the largest short-tailed shearwater colony, where over a million seabirds nest and take flight each year!

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  • Marvel at the rugged coastline and the towering granite cliffs of Cape Woolamai rising majestically from the sea on this 1-hour morning cruise.
  • Keep an eye out for dolphins swimming in the water or fur seals laying on a rock under the sun.
  • Snack on delicious cake and coffee and marvel at the dramatic sea caves along the breathtaking shoreline while listening to live commentary about the region’s geography and past..
  • Did you know? Cape Woolamai hosts the largest short-tailed shearwater colony, where over a million seabirds nest and take flight each year!
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AU$45
Free cancellation
Flexible duration
Transfers included
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  • Witness the breathtaking beauty of the rugged cliffs and the turquoise waters of the Southern Ocean on this tour with a select few for company.

  • Enjoy the thrill of watching the waves crash against the stacked 12 Apostles as you climb down the jagged Gibson Steps.

  • Walk through cool fern gullies on your guided walk of Great Otway National Park Soak and catch koalas sleeping in their trees at Kennett River.

  • Upgrade your experience to enjoy seamless round-trip hotel transfers from Melbourne CBD or savour a picnic-style lunch during your trip.

  • Did you know? The 12 Apostles were formerly known as the Sow and Piglets but was officially renamed in the 1920s to attract customers.

More details

  • Witness the breathtaking beauty of the rugged cliffs and the turquoise waters of the Southern Ocean on this tour with a select few for company.

  • Enjoy the thrill of watching the waves crash against the stacked 12 Apostles as you climb down the jagged Gibson Steps.

  • Walk through cool fern gullies on your guided walk of Great Otway National Park Soak and catch koalas sleeping in their trees at Kennett River.

  • Upgrade your experience to enjoy seamless round-trip hotel transfers from Melbourne CBD or savour a picnic-style lunch during your trip.

  • Did you know? The 12 Apostles were formerly known as the Sow and Piglets but was officially renamed in the 1920s to attract customers.

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AU$138
Free cancellation
Flexible duration
Transfers included
  • Explore Phillip Island on a full-day or half-day guided tour from Melbourne, with round-trip transfers included for your convenience.

  • Enjoy live commentary from an English-speaking guide, with an audio translation app available in 10 languages for multilingual support.

  • Visit picturesque coastal highlights including the Nobbies Blowhole and Seal Rocks Lookout for dramatic ocean views and the chance to spot marine wildlife.

  • Experience the world-famous Penguin Parade at Phillip Island National Park, with access to the boardwalks, visitor center, and general viewing platform.

  • Visit the Koala Conservation Reserve, where you can stroll treetop boardwalks for close encounters with koalas in their natural habitat.

  • Choose the Penguins Plus upgrade for an exclusive viewing platform located along the penguins’ main pathway, offering an intimate and limited-capacity experience.

  • Customize your tour with flexible durations and optional upgrades for a personalized encounter with Phillip Island’s unique wildlife and landscapes.

More details

  • Explore Phillip Island on a full-day or half-day guided tour from Melbourne, with round-trip transfers included for your convenience.

  • Enjoy live commentary from an English-speaking guide, with an audio translation app available in 10 languages for multilingual support.

  • Visit picturesque coastal highlights including the Nobbies Blowhole and Seal Rocks Lookout for dramatic ocean views and the chance to spot marine wildlife.

  • Experience the world-famous Penguin Parade at Phillip Island National Park, with access to the boardwalks, visitor center, and general viewing platform.

  • Visit the Koala Conservation Reserve, where you can stroll treetop boardwalks for close encounters with koalas in their natural habitat.

  • Choose the Penguins Plus upgrade for an exclusive viewing platform located along the penguins’ main pathway, offering an intimate and limited-capacity experience.

  • Customize your tour with flexible durations and optional upgrades for a personalized encounter with Phillip Island’s unique wildlife and landscapes.

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AU$155
Free cancellation
Flexible duration
Transfers included
  • Depart from Melbourne for a day tour of Philip Island and head to Brighton Beach, where the vibrant beach huts are a must-see

  • Journey through Melbourne’s suburbs to Moonlit Sanctuary for a unique Australian wildlife experience as you meet kangaroos, koalas, and more.

  • Visit Point Grant and The Nobbies to enjoy stunning views of Westernport Bay. Don't miss Seal Rocks – home to Australia's largest fur seal colony!

  • Go to Phillip Island Penguin Parade where you can hundreds of the world's smallest penguins waddle ashore after a day of fishing at sea.

  • Upgrade your ticket to include a Penguins Plus or Underground Viewing Experience and enjoy the parade from a prime vantage point.

  • Fun fact: Penguins at Philip Island are called “fairy penguins”. They just weigh 1kg making them the smallest penguin species in the world.

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  • Depart from Melbourne for a day tour of Philip Island and head to Brighton Beach, where the vibrant beach huts are a must-see

  • Journey through Melbourne’s suburbs to Moonlit Sanctuary for a unique Australian wildlife experience as you meet kangaroos, koalas, and more.

  • Visit Point Grant and The Nobbies to enjoy stunning views of Westernport Bay. Don't miss Seal Rocks – home to Australia's largest fur seal colony!

  • Go to Phillip Island Penguin Parade where you can hundreds of the world's smallest penguins waddle ashore after a day of fishing at sea.

  • Upgrade your ticket to include a Penguins Plus or Underground Viewing Experience and enjoy the parade from a prime vantage point.

  • Fun fact: Penguins at Philip Island are called “fairy penguins”. They just weigh 1kg making them the smallest penguin species in the world.

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AU$175

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The trip was awesome. The guild Chris was fantastic, he knowledgable and patient. The trip was smooth and well taken care by him.
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Christelle

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I have read that some people pan this drive, due to slow drivers going at half the posted speed limit. My advice is back off and enjoy a leisurely, full appreciation of the vistas. We spent 3 nights along the great ocean road and could have taken another day, as there is so much to see and interesting things to do along the way.
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Melle

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What an experience - Must if you are in Melbourne - Driver on your own so that you can stop at your will - Ensure that the Tank is Full and make sure to fill it when its half empty as its difficult to find a gas station on the road.
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