Great Ocean Road Small-Group Ecotour from Melbourne
4.8
4,745 Ratings
Torquay
Experience the breathtaking Great Ocean Road on a small-group ecotour from Melbourne. Discover stunning beaches, rainforests, koalas, and more on this personalized journey.
Duration: 14 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Torquay - Enjoy an included morning tea at the famous seaside town of Torquay.
What's Included
  • Pickup from Selected Hotels
  • On-board WiFi
  • National Park fees
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Friendly & Informative Guide
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Meals other than as stated
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on an unforgettable day-long journey along the magnificent Great Ocean Road, starting from Melbourne.

Your mode of transport will be a cozy minibus, perfect for capturing the awe-inspiring vistas along Victoria’s coastal stretch. The itinerary includes highlights such as Kennett River, Apollo Bay, Great Otway National Park, Port Campbell National Park, Gibson’s Steps, the Twelve Apostles, and more.

The schedule allows ample stops for admiring the picturesque white beaches and commanding cliffs, with gentle walks to spot koalas and the local wildlife.

Our guide will introduce you to a range of destinations, from beaches and rainforests to mesmerising lookout points, encapsulating the vast diversity offered by this region.

This is a small-group tour, designed to provide each guest with a personalised and enriching experience.

  • Large bags, strollers, prams, baby capsules, luggage & walkers cannot be brought on board
Location
Torquay
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Alondra_d
May 20, 2024
Amazing tour with great guide - The Great Ocean Road is absolutely worth seeing. Tim was an excellent guide, he provided a ton of knowledge on all the sites, kept a good eye out for wildlife, and was very personable with every guest. He also had great food recommendations at the lunch & dinner stops.
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D622zrcharlottes
May 7, 2024
10/10 would recommend - Great way to see the Great Ocean Road. The views were stunning, plenty of stops, and fab to get a little bit of info on each place. Damian was a legend. Would definitely recommend!
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Marta_a
Apr 19, 2024
A must - I enjoyed riding with others on the Great Ocean Road tour with Israel as our guide. As much as I was afraid that the whole day in the minivan would be too much, I wanted to see and experience the beauty of Australia without the hassle of renting a car and driving myself, so this tour was a good alternative. Yes, there was plenty of driving (time in the car) on this day. But the drive was interspersed with stops and walks at scenic viewpoints, wildlife spotting areas, and cultural sites. At the end of the day, I felt that we had a lot of opportunities for walking ( my phone recorded over 13k steps). The ride was not too bad (I have motion sickness). Australia has a lot of natural beauty, and the Twelve Apostles are a must-see. There was enough time for restroom breaks and food. Our guide, Israel, entertained us (he sang for us), played excellent themed music, and provided much information.
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Maryann_c
Apr 17, 2024
Israel was an amazing... - Israel was an amazing tour guide for the Great Ocean Road Tour. He was funny and knowledgeable! We made many stops with amazing sights, thoroughly enjoyed this adventure.
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Thomas_b
Mar 31, 2024
Enjoyable tour to the 12 Apostles on the Great Ocean Toad - Enjoyed the tour, and Noah (in his Arch) was a wonderful guide. It’s a long excursion (14 hours) with multiple stops. On the bus, Noah informed us with lots of tour information and kept it interesting with music and comradely. It would have been nice to stay longer at the 12 Apostles and more time to pick up dinner would have helped.
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Shelly_n
Mar 19, 2024
Wonderful experience!... - Wonderful experience! Frank was very knowledgeable! The Twelve Apostles were glorious and the miles and miles of beaches are hard to beat. The rainforest walk was magical!
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Zhonglingq
Mar 13, 2024
Wild kangaroos and koalas along the way! Long day jam packed with lots of beautiful attractions. - We were able to see wild kangaroos and koalas on this tour! The view at each of the lookouts were amazing. Shoutout to Aaron, our tour guide who did nearly 8 hours of driving and informative talks! He gave lots of introductions and facts about each place we were visiting, from the Indigenous People to the story of the Loch Ard Gorge. The day was very full and concise from 7am to 9:30pm, with each visit being just the right amount of time to see everything and go to the washroom, but not too much time to delay the whole trip. It is a super long day trip for the price, so rest the day before and after is important.
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Lily_m
May 11, 2024
Great Tour - We had a great time on our Great Ocean Road Tour. Our tour guide was fun and very knowledgable, there was a variety of stops allowing you to get the most out of the Great Ocean Road and the smaller size of the tour made it more enjoyable. Would definitely recommend this tour.
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Sari_k
Apr 3, 2024
The magnificent Great Ocean Road and the 12 Apostles - The Great Ocean Road and the 12 Apostles tour was really good, but we were a little bit in a hurry in most important places. I would loose either the first beach or the place where we saw briefly koalas up in a tree, to get more time elsewhere.
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Cathryn_k
Mar 21, 2024
Go to Phillip Island instead! - This company (Go West) has a phenomenal tour to Phillip Island that is well-organized and worth a full day of bus travel. This tour, however, left me feeling like I wasted a full day. First: this tour is 10+ hours long with 7+ hours of that time spent on the bus; approx. 5 hours of that travel was inland with no ocean views. "Breakfast included" is instant coffee and cake, and each food stop thereafter is less than a hour - way too short to enjoy a meal on holiday. The restrooms at every stop had lines 20+ minutes long and this company accounted for 3 busses of people at each stop, each following the same schedule. Our tour guide repeatedly threatened to leave behind guests if we were in the line for the restroom at the designated departure time, even if the stop itself was only 20 minutes long. None of the stops took my breath away or made me feel like the trip was worth it. The rainforest was super cool, but again, we were only allowed 20 minutes there. The worst part is arguably the "dinner" stop which was 30 minutes in a ghost town with food options that ranged from awful to worse (McDonald's/KFC or a small 'noodles canteen' that they were obviously trying to peddle business to). The bus is tiny, your knees will be into the back of the person in front of you. The seatbelts sit in such a way that they dig into your neck. Wifi on the bus goes in and out, which is understandable, but the tour guide also drove in silence without so much as elevator music for the 2-hour drive back. The best part of the bus ride was actually a spider we lovingly named Steven who built a web right at eye level at the back of the tour bus, conveniently behind my head. (They obviously don't clean the bus because there were also items left behind from a tour the day prior.) Save yourself, go on the Phillip Island Penguin Parade tour instead (ask for Israel, he's the bee's knees!) The Great Ocean road tour is garbage.
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