1 Day Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles Tour
Tour Duration
1 Day
Depart From
Melbourne
Arriving To
Melbourne
AUD$119
AUD$119
The Great Ocean Road is one of Australia’s most visited stretches of coastline, boasting an incredible amount of natural landmarks and magnificent sights. This tour will take you to some of the best stops en route, past breath-taking ocean views and lush rainforests. You’ll have the chance to stroll along pristine beaches as well as learn more about the natural history of the region. In the afternoon, you'll arrive on the Shipwreck Coast where you can admire the iconic 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge and more from spectacular coastal lookout points.
This tour has been cancelled until October 2021. Please see our Great Ocean Road Boutique tour, which is operating and available to book now.
Operates: Daily
Departs: 7:00am
Returns: Approx. 8:30-9:00pm
Adults: $119
Children: $100 (0 – 11 years)
If you are travelling with a child under 4 years old, please select an infant fare when you book and provide the child age in the notes to request a protective seat.
Helicopter Flight: Take a helicopter flight over the 12 Apostles – Cost: $155 per person (15 minutes). Please note: helicopter flight upgrades are only available on our Great Ocean Road in Reverse Tour. You can read more about the tour and book it with upgrade here.
Optional Extras
After we depart the city, our first stop of the day will be the popular coastal town of Anglesea to enjoy a complimentary tea. Relax and enjoy the scenery before we head off to the Memorial Arch. Here, you can snap some photos at one of the route’s most iconic landmarks.
Next, we’ll make our way to a coastal town for an easy bush walk to hang out with the local wildlife and spot some cute koalas along the way. Keep your eyes peeled for the colourful birds that live here, including lorikeets, parrots, and the famous kookaburra.
Lunch is in the beachside town of Apollo Bay, where you can tuck into local fare and refuel for an afternoon of incredible sightseeing.
Continuing on, we’ll stop at Otway’s Rainforest and enjoy a bushwalk amongst ancient eucalyptus trees and stunning forest scenery. When all have returned we then head on to the 12 Apostles, one of Australia’s most famous landmarks. These limestone stacks form an incredible backdrop to the sea views, so be sure to bring your camera along.
Afterwards, we’ll move on to Loch Ard Gorge, which is shrouded by impressive limestone cliffs. We’ll take a walk here and check out the local attractions, including the Archway, the Razorback, and Dumpling Pots. You’ll also get to learn about Australia’s most famous shipwreck while you’re here.
Finally, we’ll make our way back to Melbourne. We’ll travel through a number or country towns and may stop at Colac for a break and a bite before returning to the city.
Please note: during peak periods this tour may operate in reverse.
| Location | Address | Time |
| Adina Apartment Hotel | 189 Queen Street, Melbourne | 7:20am |
| Athenaeum Theatre | 188 Collins Street, Melbourne | 7:10am |
| Bunnings Waurn Ponds Carpark | 237 Colac Road, Geelong | 8:30am |
| Crown Promenade Hotel | 8 Whiteman St, Southbank | 7:30am |
| Holiday Inn | 575 Flinders Lane, Melbourne | 7:30am |
| Ibis Hotel Therry Street | 15/21 Therry St, Melbourne | 7:00am |
| Immigration Museum | Cnr Flinders St Market St, Melbourne | 7:35am |
| Pegasus Apartment | 206 A’Beckett St, Melbourne | 7:05am |
| Rydges Melbourne | 186 Exhibition Street, Melbourne | 7:15am |
| Savoy Hotel on Little Collins | 630 Little Collins Street, Melbourne | 7:25am |
| Space Hotel | 380 Russel Street, Melbourne | 6:55am |
| The Village Melbourne | 167 Franklin Street, Melbourne | 7:00am |
2 Days
AUD$265
1 Day
AUD$139
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AUD$2,080
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