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Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles Day Tour with Classic Spots

Great Ocean Road coastline with winding road and ocean view, Melbourne day tour.
Visitors enjoying morning tea on the Great Ocean Road tour near Melbourne.
Woman observing a koala in a tree along the Great Ocean Road.
12 Apostles rock formations along the Great Ocean Road coastline, Australia.

Duration

12 hr

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4.7/5

(16)

Gerald Garceau

Gerald

Jan 2026
Verified booking
The bus driver was extremely professional throughout. He was an outstanding host, competent and reassuring to our guest travelers. The route is sublime, and the beauty of the surroundings is complemented by the care taken in organizing the trip to make it a success.
Kishan Rao Mangarai

Kishan

Jan 2026
Verified booking
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.
Lucia Dasilva Taboada

Lucia

Jan 2026
Verified booking
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!
    • 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.

    • Full-day tour of Great Ocean Road

    • Round-trip transfers from Melbourne CBD

    • Bilingual driver-guide

    • Wildlife sightings

    • AC vehicle

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • 16 reviews

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    What our guests say

    Gerald Garceau

    Gerald

    Jan 2026
    Verified booking
    The bus driver was extremely professional throughout. He was an outstanding host, competent and reassuring to our guest travelers. The route is sublime, and the beauty of the surroundings is complemented by the care taken in organizing the trip to make it a success.
    Kishan Rao Mangarai

    Kishan

    Jan 2026
    Verified booking
    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.
    Lucia Dasilva Taboada

    Lucia

    Jan 2026
    Verified booking
    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!
    ALLAN VINH DINH LE

    Allan

    Jan 2026
    Verified booking
    We had a whole hour at the 12 Apostles
    Heinz Dieter Obitz

    Heinz

    Jan 2026
    Verified booking
    Excellent value for money
  • Start with something sweet

    Your day begins with a convenient pickup from Melbourne CBD, followed by a morning break at the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery. Grab a coffee or a chocolate treat to set the tone for the coastal drive ahead.

    Memorial Arch & the charm of Lorne

    Continue to the Memorial Arch, where you’ll learn about the workers who carved this famous route into the cliffs. Then make your way to Lorne—a laid‑back seaside town where the ocean feels close enough to touch.

    Scenic lookout & a relaxed lunch by the sea

    Pull over at the Cumberland River lookout for sweeping views of rugged cliffs meeting the Southern Ocean. Afterwards, enjoy free time in Apollo Bay, where you can choose a café or simply unwind with an ocean‑view lunch (at your own expense).

    Koalas in the wild & coast-hugging vistas

    Head inland briefly to Barham River Road, a well‑known habitat for wild koalas lounging in eucalyptus canopies. Continue along the coastline until the landscape opens up to the grandeur of the Twelve Apostles—massive limestone pillars rising from swirling blue waters.

    Loch Ard Gorge & a finale at London Bridge

    Walk into the dramatic curves of Loch Ard Gorge, where your guide shares the gripping tale of the 1878 shipwreck. End your journey at London Bridge, a striking natural arch that rewards you with peaceful, lesser‑visited coastal views before you make your way back to Melbourne.

  • What to bring

    • Bring water, headphones, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, and a jacket for the tour.

    • Pack for a weather-ready kit; who knows when the skies might decide to be moody?

    What’s not allowed

    • Pets are not allowed on this experience.

    Accessibility

    • This experience is not wheelchair and pram/ stroller accessible.

    • Guests with cardiac issues are restricted from participating in this experience.

    Additional information

    • Please inform the driver of your booking name as the driver would have a name list of all the lead passengers.

    • The tour will stop at Apollo Bay for lunch (at your own expense).

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.

    Pick-up points

    • This tour includes pick-up and drop-offs.

    • In the next step of booking, please specify the pick-up point.

    • This is applicable to designated pick-up locations.

    • On the day of your tour, please arrive at the location 10-15 minutes prior to the scheduled pickup time.

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