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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.

  • Book this experience between Feb 7 to Mar 10, 2025 and travel anytime to make use of this exclusive 5% off promo.

  • 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.

  • Book this experience between Feb 7 to Mar 10, 2025 and travel anytime to make use of this exclusive 5% off promo.

  • 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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  • 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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  • Witness the breathtaking beauty of the rugged cliffs and the turquoise waters of the Southern Ocean on this tour with a select few for company.

  • Enjoy the thrill of watching the waves crash against the stacked 12 Apostles as you climb down the jagged Gibson Steps.

  • Walk through cool fern gullies on your guided walk of Great Otway National Park Soak and catch koalas sleeping in their trees at Kennett River.

  • Upgrade your experience to enjoy seamless round-trip hotel transfers from Melbourne CBD or savour a picnic-style lunch during your trip.

  • Did you know? The 12 Apostles were formerly known as the Sow and Piglets but was officially renamed in the 1920s to attract customers.

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  • Witness the breathtaking beauty of the rugged cliffs and the turquoise waters of the Southern Ocean on this tour with a select few for company.

  • Enjoy the thrill of watching the waves crash against the stacked 12 Apostles as you climb down the jagged Gibson Steps.

  • Walk through cool fern gullies on your guided walk of Great Otway National Park Soak and catch koalas sleeping in their trees at Kennett River.

  • Upgrade your experience to enjoy seamless round-trip hotel transfers from Melbourne CBD or savour a picnic-style lunch during your trip.

  • Did you know? The 12 Apostles were formerly known as the Sow and Piglets but was officially renamed in the 1920s to attract customers.

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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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  • 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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  • Unleash your inner explorer on this full-day guided tour along Australia's Great Ocean Road with transfers from your hotel in an AC touring vehicle.

  • Bask in the natural beauty of pristine beaches as you follow Victoria's Surf Coast along each bend.

  • At the Great Otway National Park, spot wild koalas sleeping, or perhaps eating, in their eucalyptus homes.

  • Delve into the history of Shipwreck Coast with your guide as you admire the array of limestone formations, and make your way to the Loch Ard Gorge.

  • Fun Fact: The world-famous 12 Apostles are actually just 8! Erosion, over time, has shaped this iconic site into what it is today.

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  • Unleash your inner explorer on this full-day guided tour along Australia's Great Ocean Road with transfers from your hotel in an AC touring vehicle.

  • Bask in the natural beauty of pristine beaches as you follow Victoria's Surf Coast along each bend.

  • At the Great Otway National Park, spot wild koalas sleeping, or perhaps eating, in their eucalyptus homes.

  • Delve into the history of Shipwreck Coast with your guide as you admire the array of limestone formations, and make your way to the Loch Ard Gorge.

  • Fun Fact: The world-famous 12 Apostles are actually just 8! Erosion, over time, has shaped this iconic site into what it is today.

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