Great Ocean Road Private Tour: Early Departure Day Expedition with Exclusive Lookouts
4.8
221 Ratings
Torquay
Embark on an exclusive early departure private tour of the stunning Great Ocean Road. Avoid the crowds, enjoy premium service, and discover hidden lookouts with local experts. Upgrade available.
Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Torquay - Near Bells Beach we search for Wild Kangaroos in the bush
  • Anglesea Beach - Views of Anglesea Beach from Various Locations
  • Fairhaven Beach - Views of this magnificent beach
  • Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway - The Great ocean Road Sign
  • Lorne Beach - Toilet Stop and Beach Views
  • Great Ocean Road - Travel from Lorne to Apollo Bay with various photo stops
  • Kennett River - A great place to spot koala’s in the wild
  • Cape Patton Lookout Point - The best lookout on the Great Ocean Road
  • Apollo Bay - Stunning scenery and one of the best beaches in Australia
  • Twelve Apostles - Time to see these Magnificent Limestone pillars, Created from 16 thousand years of erosion.
  • Loch Ard Gorge - More exploring at this stunning multi viewing area. Razorback, Loch Ard Gorge Beach and Shipwreck Walk
  • Victoria - We drive home through Farmland including Dairy, Cattle and Sheep and crops.
  • 12 Apostles Helicopters - One of the best way to see the 12 Apostles and the nearby rock formations is by Air. The 12 Apostles Helicopter Company is a local institution with a perfect safety record to boot. They offer a number of different joy flight durations with professional qualified pilots.

We recommend you choose our ‘Extended 14 hour Tour’ if you want to include a joy flight, as you may require additional time for the pre-booking process and for the flight itself.

All joy flights are at additional expense and can be booked on the day via your guide (no need to pre-book).

  • The Razorback - This is our final stop. Not as well know as the 12 Apostles, but equally as impressive. You will also get a chance to walk down to the beach and hear the story of the famous ship wreck at nearby Loch Ard Gorge
What's Included
  • Direct Hotel Pickup in the Morning (7am)
  • Local Expert Guide dedicated to your group
  • Fruit & snacks
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Private Tour and Personal Driver/Guide (Only your group will travel)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Children under 12 cannot travel with us. We apologise for this inconvenience.
Additional Information

On this Exclusive Great Ocean Road Tour, we leave early (7am) right from your hotel in Melbourne CBD, so that we reach before the large tour companies and have most of the viewpoints all to ourselves.

As authentic locals with expertise in the Great Ocean Road, our tour services are superior and include lunch and refreshments. Enjoy a comprehensive day of exploring that includes the Wrecked Coast, with a higher number of stops and additional time to stay at two of the most visited locations - The Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge.

  • Departure is early at 7am (6:45 for certain venues)

  • Direct pick-up from your hotel in the morning

  • We Beat the Crowds and enjoy exclusive viewpoints to ourselves

  • This tour is Private - Only your group will participate

  • We offer Local Exposure

  • Our specialty is solely The Great Ocean Road

  • Snack Bag included

  • Adds more time for Photo Stops

  • Encounter Kangaroos, Koalas and Native Birds in the Wild

  • The option to extend your tour by adding an extra hour is available (can be added in the future)

(Only for ages 12 and over)

  • Pickup times will be advised at least 24 hours prior to the tour departure. Your guide will send a text message to re-confirm the Pick up location and time.
  • Please call / text us on +61 466 888 775 to discuss the many different options you have on this tour, including the option to upgrade your Great Ocean Road experience.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • No children under 12 years of age
  • We have a strict 24 Hours No Refund Cancellation Policy due to the limited and nature of out tours
  • Driving time is 8 hours. If you get motion / travel sickness we do NOT recommend you choose this tour. We offer a 2 day tour which would be much more suitable.
Location
Torquay
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.8
(221 Ratings)
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Lauric856
Dec 18, 2023
Great Ocean Road tour - James was fabulous and informative start to finish!! He picked us up in his clean, spacious and comfortable minivan from Melbourne CBD. We left at 6:30am to avoid the crowds at all the main stops!! He knew all the great places for food, coffee and clean bathrooms! James gave us great commentary at each stop filled with history and experiences. Highly recommend James!!
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Joshua_g
Apr 11, 2023
Great Ocean Success! - I highly recommend doing a private tour and James was the perfect tour guide. He catered the trip to make sure my son would enjoy it and we had a blast. From Bells Beach, wild Kangaroos, waterfalls and chocolate factory, the trip hit all the high points and we had a great trip.
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T
Oct 7, 2022
Super Organized Team - James contacted me well in advance of the tour and provided thoughtful and detailed plans for the day. Sometimes when I book a trip online, I don’t hear much until the day before which makes me a bit nervous about the booking. Excellent communication goes a long way. Highly recommend!
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Juliahdarling
Sep 6, 2022
A nice experience all round - Booking process was easy. The cancellation policy was more flexible than others and we didn't have to pay for the whole tour upfront, which is reassuring in these funny times of post covid travel. Tour was A1. We had a great time thanks.
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Fabbydabbydozzy
Jul 20, 2022
Well deserved ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - This was our second time along the Great Ocean Road, so we were looking for a tour that could perhaps show us something a little different from what we had seen before. I spent quite some time trying to find a company that could be flexible with our request. Most just seemed to only want to offer the exact same itinerary we had done before and were not forthcoming about an alternative itinerary. But Ocean Road Tours were the only ones who seemed to actually listen to what WE wanted. Stuart offered us great service from the get-go (via phone & email) suggesting different alternatives and some new and interesting places we could visit. When the day of the tour finally came, James picked us up, which made me slightly nervous, as I had made all the tour amendments directly with Stuart, so wasn’t sure if this message had even been passed on. But i shouldn’t have worried. James was an easy going guy to spend the day with and he hit all the points of interest that I had discussed previously with Stuart (I sneakily checked as we went along!). He was an exceptional guide with an incredible depth of local knowledge, and picked us up bang on time in a very clean and comfortable car. If you don’t visit the Great Ocean Road, then you are missing out. However you get there, just make sure you get there - you won’t be disappointed!
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Benfm5862eb
Jul 8, 2022
Recommended - My wife and I took this private tour, as we didn't really fancy hiring a car (the availability of available cars was poor/pricey and the cost of fuel was equally as CRAZY!). Just a brilliant experience, done at our own pace. 100% recommend this tour to anyone who wants the stress to be taken out of seeing the road and essentially spend the day with a local who actually knows the best places to see.
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Nora
Jun 28, 2022
Perfect Private Tour - This was a great experience and probably the highlight of our visit to Australia. Thanks James for making the day so memorable for us. Oh and thanks for driving back to the hotel with the mobile phone i left in the car. Whoops. I would have been lost without it. I trust tourism will start getting back to normal soon because you deserve every success with your tours.
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Chrissl4165pb
Dec 23, 2021
Mini Melbourne Vacation - We took this tour as part of a recent 2 week trip in Melbourne. Our guide was charming, prompt and professional. The car was very comfy. A private tour allowed us to hang around some locations that impressed us and allowed us to move on quickly from one’s that didn’t (although there wasn’t too many of the latter). My only advice would be to choose their 14 hour tour instead of the 11 hour tour that we went for, as you will get to see more things along the way.
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Gary_b
May 20, 2021
Small group Tour is the best! - Tour matches their listing. Early start means sunrise over Bells Beach! Small group means less queuing for look outs, lunch and amenities. Also, easy 'hearing' in the small bus. Alot of Victoria is covered so really, you're getting a huge tour!
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Chunkai_c
May 1, 2021
Great trip and friendly guide - Great trip to explore the great ocean road. Our tour guide is super friendly and love to explain the history and story about the sites and towns we have been. Lovely way to spend the day.
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