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Melbourne To Great Ocean Road Tours

Embark on a journey from Melbourne to discover the famous 12 Apostles, surf beaches, and lush rainforests along Australia's Great Ocean Road. Choose from a variety of tours, including full-day guided tours, sunset tours, and private car tours.

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  • Escape the crowds on this full-day reverse Great Ocean Road tour - see the iconic Twelve Apostles rising from the ocean in the morning light.

  • With a luxury deluxe bus as your day’s ride, travel to and from Melbourne seamlessly in comfort while enjoying unbreakable coastal views.

  • Marvel at the beech and eucalyptus trees on your guide forest walk in Mait’s Rest while your expert guide gives you fascinating facts about the road.

  • With a small group of fellow travellers for company, spot koalas munching on leaves or kangaroos roaming around at Kennett River.

  • Did you know? There are approximately 638 known shipwrecks lying at the bottom of the ocean along the Great Ocean Road.

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  • Escape the crowds on this full-day reverse Great Ocean Road tour - see the iconic Twelve Apostles rising from the ocean in the morning light.

  • With a luxury deluxe bus as your day’s ride, travel to and from Melbourne seamlessly in comfort while enjoying unbreakable coastal views.

  • Marvel at the beech and eucalyptus trees on your guide forest walk in Mait’s Rest while your expert guide gives you fascinating facts about the road.

  • With a small group of fellow travellers for company, spot koalas munching on leaves or kangaroos roaming around at Kennett River.

  • Did you know? There are approximately 638 known shipwrecks lying at the bottom of the ocean along the Great Ocean Road.

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  • Begin your journey with a sweet stop at the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery, then continue to the historic Memorial Arch for an iconic photo moment.

  • Slow down and enjoy breezy sea views in the coastal town of Lorne, take in sweeping cliffside panoramas at the Cumberland River lookout.

  • Pause in Apollo Bay for a relaxed ocean-view lunch (at your own expense).

  • Stand before the towering limestone stacks of the Twelve Apostles. and hear the shipwreck stories at Loch Ard Gorge.

  • Wrap up your day at London Bridge, an impressive natural arch away from the crowds. Don't miss: Grabbing a chocolatey treat at the Chocolaterie to fuel your morning or enjoying a seaside lunch in Apollo Bay.

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  • Begin your journey with a sweet stop at the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery, then continue to the historic Memorial Arch for an iconic photo moment.

  • Slow down and enjoy breezy sea views in the coastal town of Lorne, take in sweeping cliffside panoramas at the Cumberland River lookout.

  • Pause in Apollo Bay for a relaxed ocean-view lunch (at your own expense).

  • Stand before the towering limestone stacks of the Twelve Apostles. and hear the shipwreck stories at Loch Ard Gorge.

  • Wrap up your day at London Bridge, an impressive natural arch away from the crowds. Don't miss: Grabbing a chocolatey treat at the Chocolaterie to fuel your morning or enjoying a seaside lunch in Apollo Bay.

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  • Explore the Great Ocean Road on this full-day tour with access to national park entry fees, an audio translation app, & hassle-free transfers.

  • Savor morning tea and snacks by the ocean before heading to the Memorial Arch to snap Insta-worthy pictures in front of the Great Ocean Road sign.

  • Spot cute koalas lazing on the roadside and marvel at centuries-old eucalyptus and sequoia trees on a guided forest walk in Great Otway National Park.

  • Watch the raging waters crash against the 12 Apostles and listen to your guide recount the story behind Loch Ard Gorge and the area’s famous shipwrecks.

  • Did you know? Loch Ard Gorge has featured in the 1982 film, The Pirate Movie and the 1999 TV series, Journey to the Center of the Earth.

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  • Explore the Great Ocean Road on this full-day tour with access to national park entry fees, an audio translation app, & hassle-free transfers.

  • Savor morning tea and snacks by the ocean before heading to the Memorial Arch to snap Insta-worthy pictures in front of the Great Ocean Road sign.

  • Spot cute koalas lazing on the roadside and marvel at centuries-old eucalyptus and sequoia trees on a guided forest walk in Great Otway National Park.

  • Watch the raging waters crash against the 12 Apostles and listen to your guide recount the story behind Loch Ard Gorge and the area’s famous shipwrecks.

  • Did you know? Loch Ard Gorge has featured in the 1982 film, The Pirate Movie and the 1999 TV series, Journey to the Center of the Earth.

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AU$150
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  • Take a sunset tour with hassle-free round-trip hotel transfers from Melbourne and a group of fellow travelers for company.

  • Walk along Anglesea River in the idyllic town of Anglesea and spot cute koalas on sweet-scented eucalyptus trees at Kennett River.

  • Visit Australia's most famous shipwreck site and listen to your guide narrate the tragic tale of Loch Ard. Then, spend time exploring rock formations like Razorback.

  • Watch a stunning sunset paint the sky pink and orange over the Southern Ocean from the 12 Apostles off Port Campbell National Park’s shore.

  • Fun fact: The Great Ocean Road was featured in the 1979 film, Mad Max.

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  • Take a sunset tour with hassle-free round-trip hotel transfers from Melbourne and a group of fellow travelers for company.

  • Walk along Anglesea River in the idyllic town of Anglesea and spot cute koalas on sweet-scented eucalyptus trees at Kennett River.

  • Visit Australia's most famous shipwreck site and listen to your guide narrate the tragic tale of Loch Ard. Then, spend time exploring rock formations like Razorback.

  • Watch a stunning sunset paint the sky pink and orange over the Southern Ocean from the 12 Apostles off Port Campbell National Park’s shore.

  • Fun fact: The Great Ocean Road was featured in the 1979 film, Mad Max.

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  • Explore Phillip Island on a full-day or half-day guided tour from Melbourne, with round-trip coach transfers included for your convenience.

  • Enjoy live commentary from an English-speaking guide, with an audio translation app available in 10 languages for multilingual support.

  • Visit picturesque coastal highlights including the Nobbies Blowhole and Seal Rocks Lookout for dramatic ocean views and the chance to spot marine wildlife.

  • Experience the world-famous Penguin Parade at Phillip Island National Park, with access to the boardwalks, visitor center, and general viewing platform.

  • Choose the Penguins Plus upgrade for an exclusive viewing platform located along the penguins’ main pathway, offering an intimate and limited-capacity experience.

  • Customize your tour with flexible durations and optional upgrades for a personalized encounter with Phillip Island’s unique wildlife and landscapes.

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  • Explore Phillip Island on a full-day or half-day guided tour from Melbourne, with round-trip coach transfers included for your convenience.

  • Enjoy live commentary from an English-speaking guide, with an audio translation app available in 10 languages for multilingual support.

  • Visit picturesque coastal highlights including the Nobbies Blowhole and Seal Rocks Lookout for dramatic ocean views and the chance to spot marine wildlife.

  • Experience the world-famous Penguin Parade at Phillip Island National Park, with access to the boardwalks, visitor center, and general viewing platform.

  • Choose the Penguins Plus upgrade for an exclusive viewing platform located along the penguins’ main pathway, offering an intimate and limited-capacity experience.

  • Customize your tour with flexible durations and optional upgrades for a personalized encounter with Phillip Island’s unique wildlife and landscapes.

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  • Experience the iconic Great Ocean Road in reverse on this full-day guided tour. Get uninterrupted views of the 20-million-year-old 12 Apostles, minus the crowd.

  • Stop for a picnic lunch amidst the ancient rainforests of the Great Otway National Park.

  • Spot kangaroos and see the mountain ash, the longest flowering tree in the world, during your guided forest walk in Otway National Park.

  • Get round-trip transfers from Melbourne and enjoy views of Razorback rising from the ocean from Mutton Bird Island.

  • Did you know? The 12 Apostles do not have twelve limestone pillars, as the name suggests. There are only eight rock formations as of today.

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  • Experience the iconic Great Ocean Road in reverse on this full-day guided tour. Get uninterrupted views of the 20-million-year-old 12 Apostles, minus the crowd.

  • Stop for a picnic lunch amidst the ancient rainforests of the Great Otway National Park.

  • Spot kangaroos and see the mountain ash, the longest flowering tree in the world, during your guided forest walk in Otway National Park.

  • Get round-trip transfers from Melbourne and enjoy views of Razorback rising from the ocean from Mutton Bird Island.

  • Did you know? The 12 Apostles do not have twelve limestone pillars, as the name suggests. There are only eight rock formations as of today.

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  • Get ready for a day tour along the Great Ocean Road with multi-lingual audio guides that will share fascinating stories and facts throughout the journey.

  • Witness the majestic 12 Apostles up close and feel the power of nature at the Gibson Steps. Capture breathtaking photos that will leave you in awe.

  • Explore the beach at Loch Ard Gorge to witness stunning rock formations and breathtaking scenery.

  • Enjoy morning tea, a delightful lunch stop at Apollo Bay, and a guided forest walk among towering trees to get up and close with koalas and vibrant parrots.

  • Did you know? The Great Ocean Road is not only a scenic coastal drive but is also the world's largest war memorial, honoring the soldiers of World War I.

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  • Get ready for a day tour along the Great Ocean Road with multi-lingual audio guides that will share fascinating stories and facts throughout the journey.

  • Witness the majestic 12 Apostles up close and feel the power of nature at the Gibson Steps. Capture breathtaking photos that will leave you in awe.

  • Explore the beach at Loch Ard Gorge to witness stunning rock formations and breathtaking scenery.

  • Enjoy morning tea, a delightful lunch stop at Apollo Bay, and a guided forest walk among towering trees to get up and close with koalas and vibrant parrots.

  • Did you know? The Great Ocean Road is not only a scenic coastal drive but is also the world's largest war memorial, honoring the soldiers of World War I.

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  • Depart from Melbourne for a day tour of Philip Island and head to Brighton Beach, where the vibrant beach huts are a must-see

  • Journey through Melbourne’s suburbs to Moonlit Sanctuary for a unique Australian wildlife experience as you meet kangaroos, koalas, and more.

  • Visit Point Grant and The Nobbies to enjoy stunning views of Westernport Bay. Don't miss Seal Rocks – home to Australia's largest fur seal colony!

  • Go to Phillip Island Penguin Parade where you can hundreds of the world's smallest penguins waddle ashore after a day of fishing at sea.

  • Upgrade your ticket to include a Penguins Plus or Underground Viewing Experience and enjoy the parade from a prime vantage point.

  • Fun fact: Penguins at Philip Island are called “fairy penguins”. They just weigh 1kg making them the smallest penguin species in the world.

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  • Depart from Melbourne for a day tour of Philip Island and head to Brighton Beach, where the vibrant beach huts are a must-see

  • Journey through Melbourne’s suburbs to Moonlit Sanctuary for a unique Australian wildlife experience as you meet kangaroos, koalas, and more.

  • Visit Point Grant and The Nobbies to enjoy stunning views of Westernport Bay. Don't miss Seal Rocks – home to Australia's largest fur seal colony!

  • Go to Phillip Island Penguin Parade where you can hundreds of the world's smallest penguins waddle ashore after a day of fishing at sea.

  • Upgrade your ticket to include a Penguins Plus or Underground Viewing Experience and enjoy the parade from a prime vantage point.

  • Fun fact: Penguins at Philip Island are called “fairy penguins”. They just weigh 1kg making them the smallest penguin species in the world.

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AU$175
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13 hrs
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  • Explore the iconic Great Ocean Road, with its stunning coastlines, nature-rich forests, historical landmarks, and delicious tea, on a full-day guided tour.

  • Enjoy round-trip transportation from Melbourne CBD in an air-conditioned vehicle.

  • Witness fascinating wildlife, including koalas and parrots in their natural habitat, and look up at some of the tallest trees on Earth.

  • Take in picturesque views of Torquay Surf Beach, Cape Patton, the Gibson Steps, the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard George, Razorback, and more.

  • Did You Know? The 243-km long Great Ocean Road is the world's largest war memorial and home to several rare marvels including a species of carnivorous snail.

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  • Explore the iconic Great Ocean Road, with its stunning coastlines, nature-rich forests, historical landmarks, and delicious tea, on a full-day guided tour.

  • Enjoy round-trip transportation from Melbourne CBD in an air-conditioned vehicle.

  • Witness fascinating wildlife, including koalas and parrots in their natural habitat, and look up at some of the tallest trees on Earth.

  • Take in picturesque views of Torquay Surf Beach, Cape Patton, the Gibson Steps, the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard George, Razorback, and more.

  • Did You Know? The 243-km long Great Ocean Road is the world's largest war memorial and home to several rare marvels including a species of carnivorous snail.

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Fe

Australia
Mar 2026
Your was amazing by Bill. Sitting at back of bus was not good travelling a windy road. All of us at the back felt car sick . Thk you.

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Lynn

United Kingdom
Mar 2026
Bill was an excellent tour guide. He was so knowledgeable and really made the day exceptional! Would highly recommend this tour to anyone!!

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Lucia Dasilva Taboada
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Lucia

Australia
Jan 2026
Everything was great and the tour was awesome! Really great views to the ocean and even spotted a few koalas on the way! Highly reccommended!

Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles Day Tour with Classic Spots

Kishan Rao Mangarai
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Kishan

United Kingdom
Jan 2026
The great ocean drive and apostles days tour was as good as expected. Very scenic with good drive along the sea coastline. The 12 apostles are natural y beautiful views. The driver was very goos and safe driver and provided with good local information as and when safe to so.

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