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Great Ocean Road Tour: Coastal Drive and Wildlife
4.7
227 Ratings
Melbourne
Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Great Ocean Road and witness the majestic 12 Apostles on this full-day trip from Melbourne. Discover stunning coastal landscapes, encounter Australian wildlife, and capture unforgettable moments along this iconic coastal drive.
Duration:
13 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Melbourne - Our tour begins at 7:35am leaving Melbourne we head over the Westgate Bridge towards Geelong.
- Anglesea - Travel along the majestic Great Ocean Road from Anglesea. We will be keeping our eyes out to spot Australian wildlife throughout the day. If you’re lucky enough, you may see some Kangaroos and listen to the songs of lovely birds native to Australia such as Kookaburras, King Parrots, Yellow Robins, Fairy-Wrens, and much more.
- Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway - We make our way to our first highlight, the Memorial Arch. Listed as a National Heritage, the war memorial archway is the gateway to the Great Ocean Road. Stop for a photo in front of the Great Ocean Road sign before we begin winding our way along one of the greatest coastal roads in the world.
- Apollo Bay - We will visit the quaint coastal town of Apollo Bay in southwestern Victoria. Located on the east side of Cape Otway, Apollo Bay is a natural resort town where you can explore its rich rainforests filled with waterfalls, streams, lush vegetation, and exotic wildlife. We will stop here for lunch at your own expense. Enjoy a cafe dining experience or a picnic down the beach – the choice is yours.
- Great Otway National Park - Explore the Great Otway National Park with your tour guide and learn all about this ancient rainforest. See centuries-old eucalyptus trees, thousand-year-old ferns towering over a warm temperate rainforest terrain, a variety of native birds, and wildlife of all kinds.
- Twelve Apostles - Be mesmerized by the famous 12 Apostles and soak in the splendour of the rock formations’ allure and magnificence. Let the towering cliffs dwarf you as the raging waters of the surf pound on the rocks below. Witness the changing colours of the sky and sea as the sun slowly sinks behind the giant limestones. You can see the Gog and Magog from the viewing platform at the 12 Apostles with views of Gibson Steps in the distance. An incredible highlight of your Great Ocean Road Tour
- Loch Ard Gorge - Get lost in the natural beauty of Loch Ard Gorge while learning from our tour guide some history of the area’s famous shipwrecks. There had been over 200 shipwrecks between Port Fairy and Cape Otway. Hear the harrowing story of two young survivors of the Loch Ard Ship Wreck in 1878. Marvel at the formations of Island Archway, Razorback and the Salt and Pepper Shakers
- Colac - As we head back to Melbourne, we will have a quick pit stop in the town of Colac
What's Included
- National Park fees
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Additional Information
Our Great Ocean Road tour is a must-do coastal destination to visit when coming to Melbourne. We spend the day twisting and winding along the spectacular Great Ocean Road enjoying awesome coastal photo opportunities. Along the way stop to see cuddly koalas in the wild.
Enjoy one of the world’s most spectacular coastal drives as you travel on the world-famous National Heritage-listed Great Ocean Road Tour.
The abundance of Australian wildlife, whilst checking out the magnificent surf beaches, and walk among the ancient rainforest, before arriving in the afternoon to witness the marvel of these gigantic limestone stacks known as the 12 Apostles located in Port Campbell National Park.
There is no word to express the beauty of the Great Ocean Road Tour!
- Child fare prices apply from 0 to 12 years old. Infants aged 0 to 4 are not permitted to travel on adult laps and must be safely restrained within a child protective seat. Infant protective seats are free of charge and must be requested at time of booking.
- Our vehicles are not wheelchair, prams or child stroller accessible please refrain from bring on tour.
- Only a small day pack per person with no more than 5 kg is permitted
Location
400-424 Flinders St
Flinders Street
Our main meeting point for this will be the Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St, corner of Market St. (Please meet the bus on the Market street side), Melbourne @ 7:35am. If you wish to arrange an alternative pickup location, please contact our reservations team on +61393931333.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(227 Ratings)
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Carstenk566
Aug 1, 2024
Fantastic Great Ocean Road with Guide Kiwi - Very enthusiastic full packed infos during excursion. We saw all important spots, had several stops during th whole day and enjoyed climatized full wifi bus tour. Very recommandable.
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921petrap
Jul 31, 2024
Highly recommend - Lovely experience! Craig (and Barry) were attentive guides, friendly and added a nice bit of colour to the trip with all the stories about the areas we visited. The trip included lots of varied sites and I’d highly recommend it. We initially thought about renting a car and doing the trip on our own, but glad we didn’t. Big thank you, Craig
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Scenic21361876938
Jul 31, 2024
Craig&Barry Tour - It was a great day with Craig&Barry!!! Super funny and friendly, informative and absolutely worth seeing! Highly recommended!!
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308candicen
Jul 28, 2024
Tiring day but so beautiful and worth it - The views were amazing definitely worth it! Our tour guide Chris(Kiwi) had a very good sense of humour and a vast amount of knowledge on the locations. He even added in some unofficial stops as we had enough time
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Jiltan70
Jul 26, 2024
Go with Autopia Tours for Great Ocean Road trip - The whole trip was well planned. Chris P aka Kiwi was an amazing and knowledgeable guide. His driving skills were superb as none of his passengers suffered from motion sickness. Highly recommended for anyone who is thinking of conquering the GOR!
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Venture41479208824
Jul 23, 2024
Amazing tour - Joe was just an absolutely amazing host to us. The tours conducted were as planned. Highly recommended………………………………..
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Culture32911338957
Jul 19, 2024
Memorable visit to Great Ocean Drive - Excellent and friendly service the trip was indeed
Memorable and very carefully curated to ensure
It covers all the elements and places worth visiting
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Josephinet326
Jul 17, 2024
Great views! - Craig and Barry were great tour guides. Memoriable information and history with a kind heart. Lots of stops and well paced timing. The bus was clean, had working wifi and power at every seat.
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Rosey118
Jul 10, 2024
Great ocean road reverse tour - We did the reverse tour. I would suggest that the reverse tour should only be done in summer because the drive along the ocean road was mostly in the dark, so not seen, which was a pity.
Our guide was Kiwi Chris and his knowledge of the area and its history is incredible. His commentary was informative and witty throughout the tour.
We did the tour on my birthday and Kiwi Chris shouted us morning tea, which was a very nice bonus.
We chose to do the optional helicopter tour of the 12 Apostles and it was well worthwhile and the best part of the day.
Only one little negative: sandwiches and fruit for lunch were not accompanied by anything to drink and there was no water or liquid of any kind available to have with the sandwich.
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Ivanlmhk2018
Jul 31, 2024
Wild and amazing experience - The views are amazing and magnificent. The guide Craig is kind and caring of our needs. The tour bus is comfortable. A wild and valuable experience in Melbourne !
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