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Great Ocean Road Reverse Tour with Lunch

Great Ocean Road war memorial statue in Melbourne, Australia.
Twelve Apostles rock formations along Great Ocean Road, Australia, during reverse tour with lunch.
Koala resting in a tree along the Great Ocean Road, Australia.
Tourists at Loch Ard Gorge, Great Ocean Road Ecotour

Avoid the crowds and explore Australia's natural heritage with a full-day reverse tour of the Great Ocean Road with a picnic lunch and a driver guide for company.

Highlights

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

  • Savour a picnic lunch amidst the ancient rainforests of the Great Otway National Park while enjoying important facts shared by your guide.

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

  • With round-trip transfers from Melbourne, enjoy a beautiful view of the limestone rock, Razorback rising from the ocean from Mutton Bird Island stress-free.

  • 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.

Inclusions

  • Full-day tour of Great Ocean Road

  • Round-trip transfers from Melbourne

  • Live commentary by expert driver guide

  • Picnic lunch

  • Morning tea and snacks

  • National Park entry fees

  • Audio & text translation app in 10 languages

cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

A serene adventure away from the crowds

Embark on a captivating journey from Melbourne, where you escape the bustle and enjoy the iconic coastal landscapes from Great Ocean Road. Your day begins with a scenic drive to the Shipwreck Coast, where you'll marvel at the breathtaking 12 Apostles rising from the Southern Ocean sans the usual crowd. Enjoy your complimentary morning tea as your guide tells you tales of the region's past before heading to the pristine beach of Loch Ard Gorge and the striking rock formation of Razorback from Mutton Bird Island.

From ancient rainforest to iconic memorial

You journey towards Great Otway National Park where you’ll go on a guided forest walk, in the ancient rainforest of Melba Gully. Keep your eyes peeled for koalas nestled in the eucalyptus trees and kangaroos peering at you from behind the trees. Your journey continues along the Great Ocean Road to the Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch, constructed as a tribute to World War I soldiers. As the day concludes, relish a delicious picnic-style lunch while reflecting on the stunning natural beauty, fascinating history, and unique wildlife seen on this tour.

What to bring

  • Bring water, headphones, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, a small backpack of 5 to 7 kg, and a jacket for the tour.

  • Pack for a weather-ready kit; who knows when the skies might decide to be moody?

  • Bring local currency or your preferred payment method for meals, souvenirs, and extra delights not covered by the ticket.

What’s not allowed

  • Keep in mind alcohol is not allowed on this experience.

Accessibility

  • Your safety comes first. So, visitors with mobility issues are restricted from participating in this experience.

Additional Information

  • The audio and text translation app is available in Cantonese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, and Spanish.

  • Guests under the age of 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult or guardian

  • Infants between 0 to 4 years can travel on adult laps, provided they are securely strapped with the guardian’s seat belt.

  • As this tour itinerary provides a light lunch, please notify the operator of any dietary requirements or food allergies prior to departure.

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

  • This experience offers transfers from the selected hotels, in case your hotel is not in the pick-up zone, you can reach the meeting point mentioned below.

Hotel Transfers

  • This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs from selected hotels in Melbourne inner-city.

  • In the next step of booking, please specify your hotel name and pickup time from the dropdown.

  • On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 10-15 min prior to your scheduled departure.

  • If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.

Meeting Point (If not opted for Hotel transfers)

  • Meet your guide at Immigration Museum (Museums Victoria).

  • Address: 400 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia.

  • Landmark: The bus will be parked on the Market St side of the museum.

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