Great Ocean Road Tour: 12 Apostles and Wildlife

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Loch Ard Gorge

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Embark on a private and luxurious day tour of the Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles. Travel at your own pace in a comfortable Mercedes minivan, with a knowledgeable driver guide and customized itinerary options available.

Duration: 12 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Loch Ard Gorge - Loch Ard Gorge is a treasure trove of natural beauty, coastal wilderness, and maritime history. Take some time to wander the trails, exploring the blowholes, offshore limestone stacks, and towering cliffs. Visit at dusk to watch the short-tailed shearwaters (muttonbirds) fly home. Hear the story of the Loch Ard shipwreck and learn about the rich maritime history of the area at the nearby Port Campbell Visitor Information Centre.
Twelve Apostles - Witness the rugged splendor of the famous 12 Apostles, magnificent rock stacks that rise up majestically from the Southern Ocean on Victoria’s dramatic coastline.

Created by constant erosion of the limestone cliffs of the mainland beginning 10–20 million years ago, the stormy Southern Ocean and blasting winds gradually eroded the softer limestone, forming caves in the cliffs.

The caves eventually became arches and when they collapsed rock stacks up to 45 meters high were left isolated from the shore

Gibsons Steps - You can take a walk down these steps to the beach below for the most amazing views.
Mait’s Rest - Explore the wonders of the Otway rainforest with unique vegetation and some of the tallest and oldest trees in the world
Teddy’s Lookout - Our favorite stop will take your breath away as it is the highest point on our tour.
Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway - We stop here to learn more about the history of the Great Ocean road construction and the dedication to the men that built it.
Great Ocean Road - Enjoy scenic views and the history of the Australian National Heritage-listed Great Ocean Road.
Apollo Bay - We stop here for lunch, where you will have the choice to buy your own lunch at one of the eateries.
Teddy’s Lookout - Teddy’s lookout gives you a spectacular birdseye view of the Great Ocean Road and George River.
Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway - This is the sign that shows the ‘Great Ocean Road’. It’s a great spot to take memorable photos.

What's Included

Bottled water provided
Air-conditioned transportation

What's Not Included

Lunch

Additional Information

Experience the stunning beauty of Australia’s Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles. Our guided tour is designed to make your experience memorable and luxurious. Relax in our luxury vehicles as you take in breathtaking coastline views.

Our 5-star rated tour provides a personalised experience within a group setting. Going in reverse starts at The Twelve Apostles first and then returning via the Great Ocean Road, opposite the majority. The afternoon normally has thousands of people.

We have pre-selected the ultimate stops and see the Kangaroos and Koalas on this tour. Complimentary water and WIFI are available onboard.

The unique part is our door-to-door pickup and drop in Melbourne CBD, Southbank, and Docklands; you must be on time, though. There is no need to worry about finding the pickup location early in the morning; we come to you.

Optional Scenic helicopter flight is available at the Twelve Apostles payable on the day.

Not recommended for travellers with walking or mobility problems

Location

Loch Ard Gorge

Great Ocean Road Port Campbell National Park

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Wimpels

Jun 24, 2024

Excellent and highly recommended reverse tour - Highly recommended, this was an incredible experience. What stood out from the tour apart from the majestic twelve apostles was the expert tour operators. The tour is done in reverse for a few key reasons: 1. You avoid the larger crowds through the clever reverse option. 2. You witness all the beautiful landmarks on the way and end with a high at the twelve apostles. 3. You get to see the beautiful farmlands in the morning and end of with the winding path of the great ocean road in the afternoon, driving in the opposite direction of all the traffic. Another note worthy point is that they do not cancel tours on short notice! Thank you Melvin for a remarkable experience!

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Saliangi_w

Jun 11, 2024

Excellent tour - The tour is excellent. The guide is humorous and knowledgeable. The vehicle is comfortable. I will definitely recommend this tour to anyone who want to travel to Great Ocean Road.

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Agn2772

Jun 11, 2024

Review Great ocean Road. - It was a great experience of the Great Ocean Road. Our driver cum guide was excellent. Explained very clearly and elaborately about all the visit points. His driving was very cool and safe. Keep it up!

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Jennifer_m

Jun 5, 2024

Highlight of my AUS trip! - This tour, and our guide Melvin, was amazing!!!!! Melvin was so knowledgeable about the local history and sites. He made sure we got to see and learn as much as possible while avoiding crowds. He also delivered on both koalas and kangaroos in the wild! The transportation was comfortable and every need was met. It felt like a private tour! I was somewhat reluctant given few reviews but trust me this was worth every penny and more!

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Wanderer05326184687

May 28, 2024

The best option to see the Great Ocean Road - Melvin was our guide and driver doing the reverse circuit of the popular stops along the Great Ocean route. He is both passionate and quite knowledgeable on all subjects related to this tour. He picked us directly at where we were staying versus other operators will have you go to a few predetermined pick up spots. He arrived in a comfortable Mercedes Benz Touring Van and due to it being low season - it was an unexpected "private" outing. He still goes even if it just your party that even signed up for that date. Naturally you can arrange true private tours with him ahead of time if that's your intent. He is quite mindful of timing and keeping to schedule to ensure enough time is allocated for each stop. It is a long day's outing and his reverse circuit is timed to not hit certain stops when the other outfits are bringing their clients on the more common route. Highly recommend and guarantee you will enjoy this holiday highlight. Thank you Melvin!

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873marieevew

May 21, 2024

Fantastic tour on the Great ocean Road! - Amazing experience on the Great Ocean Road! The landscapes were breathtaking and our guide Melvin was very professional, friendly and knowledgable. They made anything possible to let us feel at ease and enjoy the journey. We enjoyed every bit of the tour. Definitely recommend it!

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Sudaratt_l

May 9, 2024

Amazing and Incredibly wonderful day - I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the incredible experience Melvin provided as my tour guide. Your passion for your work and genuine enthusiasm for sharing your knowledge and easy communicable made my journey truly memorable. I would like to have a tour in Melbourne with Melvin again and definitely recommend this to my friend to have exceptionally experience as I got. Thank you for making the amazing and wonderful day.

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Chanidaj2024

May 1, 2024

Incredible awesome private Great ocean road trip - It was an incredible and pleasant journey with Melvin. He is professional, knowledgeable the locations of wildlife and delicious cuisine. He is a skilled driver and entertainer. He gave us ample time to explore without feeling rushed. The car was exceptionally comfortable, making the trip worthwhile. We thoroughly enjoyed the excursion and would highly recommend it to everyone.

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