Guided Tours

Great Ocean Road Day Tour with Koala Spotting, Forest Walk, & Morning Tea

Great Ocean Road view with coastal cliffs, koala spotting, forest walk, and morning tea in Melbourne.

Guided walk through Great Otway National Park along the scenic Great Ocean Road.

Koala resting in a tree along the Great Ocean Road, Australia.

From enjoying a rainforest walk among the world’s tallest trees to spotting koalas in their natural habitat, experience the best of Victoria's coastal wonders in one day.

Highlights

Get ready for an immersive day tour along the Great Ocean Road, with multi-lingual audio guides to hear fascinating stories and facts throughout the journey.
Witness the majestic 12 Apostles up close and feel the power of nature at the Gibson Steps. Capture breathtaking photos that will leave you in awe.
Explore the beach at Loch Ard Gorge to witness stunning rock formations and breathtaking scenery.
Enjoy morning tea, a delightful lunch stop at Apollo Bay, and a guided forest walk among towering trees to get up and close with koalas and vibrant parrots.
Did you know? The Great Ocean Road is not only a scenic coastal drive but also the world's largest war memorial, honoring the soldiers of World War I.

Inclusions

Full-day tour of Great Ocean Road
Round-trip hotel transfers from Melbourne CBD
Expert guide
Guided forest walk
Audio guide in 14 languages
Complimentary morning tea

Itinerary

cancellation policy

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

Your experience

Bask in the beauty of coastal views

Pack your bags, hop on an air-conditioned vehicle from your hotel in Melbourne CBD, and go on a day tour of Great Ocean Road to soak in the awe-inspiring beauty of this iconic coastal route. Start by going to Torquay Surf Beach where you can capture picture-perfect moments and breathe in the invigorating sea breeze while watching surfers riding the waves at Bells Surfing Beach. Marvel at Pole House, suspended 40 meters above the ground before snapping some cool pictures in front of the Great Ocean Road sign.

Explore lush rainforests and and Wildlife encounters

Spot adorable koalas and vibrant parrots thriving in their natural environment before going on a forest walk surrounded by towering trees with your knowledgeable guide by your side. Enjoy uninterrupted views of the Southern Ocean from Cape Patton before stopping for some lunch at the charming coastal town of Apollo Bay. Get a chance to descend the Gibson Steps (weather permitting) and see the staggered limestone formations, the 12 Apostles from a unique perspective. Visit Loch Ard Gorge and listen to your guide give you the story about the famous shipwreck and admire the island archway that collapsed in 2009. Stop to buy some quick dinner at Colac before heading back to your hotel.

Know before you go

What to bring

Bring water, headphones, swimming gear, and a jacket for the tour.
Pack for a weather-ready kit; who knows when the skies might decide to be moody?

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
Guests are allowed to bring a walker or a stroller, provided they can be folded up and tucked in between the guest and guest seat on the vehicle.

Additional Information

Guests are allowed to carry only one small backpack due to space constraints.
The audio guide in the app is available in Arabic, Chinese simplified, Chinese traditional, English, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and Thai.
The tour starts at 7am from your hotel in Melbourne inner city.
The tour stops for lunch at Apollo Bay and dinner at Colac (at your own expense).

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please arrive at the pick-up point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your pick-up to avoid any delays.

Pick-up Point

This ticket includes pick-up from your location in Melbourne CBD.
In the next step of booking, please specify the pick-up point.
On the day of your transfer, please arrive at your pick-up location 15 min prior to your scheduled departure.
Your driver will be waiting for you at the pick-up location.
Wait outside the pick-up point as the guides will not go into lobbies or stores to look for you.