Great Ocean Road Full Day Tour
See for yourself why the Great Ocean Road is known for its coastal, wildlife and forest beauty worldwide.
See all the usual features plus koalas, birds, a forest walk and morning tea.
$147/adult
Includes morning Tea
Your Great Ocean Road Tour includes:
- Pick up and return from your city hotel in airconditioned comfort with audio in several languages so you do not miss a thing.
- Visit Torquay Beach
- Enjoy a complimentary morning tea.
- Stop for a selfie at the world famous Great Ocean Road sign.
- A guided tour of koalas and parrots in their natural habitat.
- Wander the township of Apollo Bay where you can take a swim and or purchase your lunch.
- Take a guided forest walk and see some of the worlds tallest trees.
- See the 12 Apostles limestone formations from beach level at The Gibson Steps.
- Enjoy the spectacular 12 Apostles lookout. This world famous iconic lookout.
- Roam down to the Loch Ard Gorge beach and see the glorious rock formations and scenery.
- A return stop off at Colac where you can purchase some dinner from a choice of many cafes and restaurants.
- See itinerary for further details.
Itinerary
Come and see for yourself why this iconic coastal drive is world renowned.
After being picked up from your Melbourne CBD accommodation, you will then explore the world famous Great Ocean Road in this full day tour, follow along in many different languages in our website app so you don’t miss a thing. (Languages currently available: Arabic, Chinese simplified, Chinese traditional, English, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Thai.)
Spend the day in an airconditioned vehicle not only exploring the coastline features but also seeing first hand koalas and birds in their natural habitat as well as a guided forest walk where you will see some of the tallest trees in the world. Morning tea is also included. All of this on top of the iconic favourites such as the Torquay Surf Beach, Loch Ard Gorge, The Razorback, Island Archway, 12 Apostles and Gibson Steps with plenty of photo stops along the way.
- Torquay Surf Beach
We stop here to experience first hand your first look and feel of the iconic beaches and coastal views. You will also be in clear seeing distance of the world famous Bells Surfing Beach. Get a taste of taking coastal photos and smelling the fresh seaside air.
- Morning Tea
Refresh with morning tea.
- The Pole House
Roadside photo opportunity of the most photographed house on Great Ocean Road. Suspended 40 metres above ground by a singular concrete column, its unique architecture maximises the stunning coastline view.
- Great Ocean Road sign
Snap a selfie at this iconic post and send it to your friends.
- Koalas and parrots in their natural habitat.
Your experienced guide knows where to go. Witness koalas and colorful parrots in their natural environment.
- Cape Patton
Stop at one of the best viewing points along the Great Ocean Road and take in the iconic coastline vista.
- Apollo Bay lunch stop
Here we stop at the coastal town of Apollo Bay where you can purchase your lunch from the many restaurants and cafes on offer. You can also walk around the coastal town or even take a swim in the beach if the weather suits.
- Guided Forest Walk
Your guide will take you on a forest walk where you will see some of the tallest trees in the world. You will also take in the wonderful fresh natural smells the trees have to offer.
- The Gibson Steps
Here (tide and wind permitting) you will be able to see some of the 12 Apostles from sea level on the beach. You will feel like you can reach out and touch them.
- 12 Apostles
Take your time to view the world renowned 12 Apostles. An awesome sight with fantastic photo opportunities. See for yourself why these limestone beauties are known all around the world.
- Loch Ard Gorge
The final touring stop but many say it is the best. You need to witness first hand this magnificent formation of rocks and rolling sea. Ground level viewing that will excite you with the natural glories it possesses.
- Razorback
See the unique jagged Razorback formation.
- Island Archway
The original archway collapsed in 2009 however two striking stacks remain, standing nearly as tall as the Apostles.
- Dinner Stop
We stop at Colac where you can purchase dinner from one of the many restaurants and cafes. After dinner we return you to your CBD hotel.
Pick up from your choice of Melbourne CBD at approximately 7AM, location and times to be confirmed once booking completed 24 hrs prior to tour leaving.
All of the above included in the price with the exception of lunch and dinner.
Adult $147 Child $119
Items to bring
Water
Please bring your own water, we encourage the use of reusable water bottles.
You will also have opportunities to purchase water on your tour.
Clothing
Our weather can change very rapidly so please check forecasts prior to coming on tour, bring an umbrella if rain is forecast.
Maybe bring a jacket as a backup and flat sealed shoes are recommended.
For our Great Ocean Road tours, you may even bring some swimming gear.
Luggage
A small day pack bag is all that is permitted on the bus due to space constraints.
Please bring your headphones to listen to our audio via your device.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation more than 48 hours prior to a tour departure will result in a full refund of the tour fare. (less credit card fee charged if applicable).
Cancellation inside 48 hours of tour departure or failure to take up a booked tour will result in the full fare being forfeited.
Pickups & Drop Offs
We will pick you up from your city center accommodation or agreed pick up point. Please advise where you will be staying in Melbourne, and if your pick up accommodation is impractical we will give you a meeting location very close to where you are staying.
If you are staying out of the city we can pick you up and drop you off at an advised public transport point that will run direct to your home location.
All tours return in time before public transport stops.
Payment Options
Payment is required at time of booking.
You can book online or by calling our office on 1300584018.
We accept Visa, MasterCard, Amex or PayPal.
A credit card fee of 2.1% applies to all credit card and PayPal payments
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Tour from Melbourne today!
Departs daily from Melbourne
Includes courtesy inner-city pickup service from most accommodation providers
Pickups between approx: 7am
Return to Melbourne approx: 8pm
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