Skip the crowds and enjoy a more personalized reverse tour of the Great Ocean Road, complete with hassle-free round-trip transfers and an experienced guide.
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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.
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Enjoy the thrill of watching the waves crash against the stacked 12 Apostles as you climb down the jagged Gibson Steps.
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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.
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Upgrade your experience to enjoy seamless round-trip hotel transfers from Melbourne CBD or savour a picnic-style lunch during your trip.
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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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Full-day tour of Great Ocean Road
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Small group of up to 12 people
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Round-trip transfers from Melbourne CBD
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Round-trip hotel transfer from Melbourne CBD (as per option selected)
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Expert guide
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Guided forest walk
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You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Angela
Mar, 2025
I joined the Great Ocean Road Day Tour led by Jimmy Chen on 11 Mar 2025, and it was an amazing experience! Jimmy was sincere, caring, and full of hospitality, making everyone feel welcome and well looked after throughout the day. His knowledge about the Great Ocean Road and its iconic stops, like the Twelve Apostles, added so much depth to the tour. Jimmy’s friendly and attentive nature made the trip enjoyable and stress-free. I highly recommend this tour, especially with Jimmy as your guide—it’s a fantastic way to explore one of Australia’s most stunning landscapes. Thank you, Jimmy, for a memorable day!Angela
Mar, 2025
I joined the Great Ocean Road Day Tour led by Jimmy Chen on 11 Mar 2025, and it was an amazing experience! Jimmy was sincere, caring, and full of hospitality, making everyone feel welcome and well looked after throughout the day. His knowledge about the Great Ocean Road and its iconic stops, like the Twelve Apostles, added so much depth to the tour. Jimmy’s friendly and attentive nature made the trip enjoyable and stress-free. I highly recommend this tour, especially with Jimmy as your guide—it’s a fantastic way to explore one of Australia’s most stunning landscapes. Thank you, Jimmy, for a memorable day!
Zoe
Mar, 2025
Thoroughly enjoyed myself on this tour!! Jimmy was an extremely friendly and knowledgeable tour guide who made us all feel comfortable and ensured we had enough time to sightsee. He also brought us to an additional place since we had additional time and we spotted wild kangaroos! Jimmy did his best to ensure we experience the great ocean road fully, truly appreciate that! Safe and comfortable driving too. The reverse itinerary made so much sense as well - not much crowd at 12 apostles! Overall, highly recommended!!! Glad that I signed up for this :)Zoe
Mar, 2025
Thoroughly enjoyed myself on this tour!! Jimmy was an extremely friendly and knowledgeable tour guide who made us all feel comfortable and ensured we had enough time to sightsee. He also brought us to an additional place since we had additional time and we spotted wild kangaroos! Jimmy did his best to ensure we experience the great ocean road fully, truly appreciate that! Safe and comfortable driving too. The reverse itinerary made so much sense as well - not much crowd at 12 apostles! Overall, highly recommended!!! Glad that I signed up for this :)
Barbara
Mar, 2025
A whole day in nature with breathtaking views of the ocean and coastal cliff and rainforest walks with wildlife encounters all together with lovely fellow tour guests and under the expert guidance of our tour guide and superb driver Marty! The morning coffee and lunchtime stops were excellent too. I'd do it all again tomorrow!
World-famous iconic sights
Your adventure begins in a quaint rural town, perfect for stretching your legs and enjoying a morning coffee (at your own expense). From there, you'll head straight to the world-famous Twelve Apostles, arriving early to savor the majestic limestone formations without the usual crowds.
Breathtaking ocean views and cool rock formations
The adventure continues to the narrow and jagged Razorback, a rock formation created by the wind-blown spray of the surf over the centuries and the secluded Loch Ard Gorge beach where you can listen to your guide tell you the shipwreck history story that gave its name. Head on to the 86-staircase Gibson Steps to see the two jutting rocks, Gog and Magog rising from the ocean.
Australia’s natural wonders at its best
The adventure takes you into the heart of Great Otway National Park for a short rainforest walk, where you walk through the mossy ferns and giant birch trees before heading on to Kenneth River. Look up to see some koalas hugging the trees and colorful rosellas flying by. End your journey at Lorne, a charming seaside town where you can enjoy uninterrupted views of the Southern Ocean from Teddy’s Lookout.
What to bring
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Bring water, headphones, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, a small backpack of 5 to 7 kg, and a jacket for the tour.
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Pack for a weather-ready kit; who knows when the skies might decide to be moody?
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Bring local currency or your preferred payment method for meals, souvenirs, and extra delights not covered by the ticket.
What’s not allowed
- Safety is a priority. So, this experience is restricted for guests under the age of 7 years.
Additional information
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The tour starts at 6.50am from State Theatre in Arts Centre Melbourne.
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The tour stops for lunch at Port Campbell or Apollo Bay (at your own expense).
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Meeting Point
Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.
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