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Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles Day Tour with Classic Spots

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

Duration

12 hr

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Journey along the Great Ocean Road, enjoying round-trip transfers from Melbourne, classic attractions, wildlife sightings, and a bilingual driver guide for company.

    • Discover the Great Ocean Road on a full-day tour with round-trip transfers from Melbourne CBD, and a bilingual driver guide.

    • Start your day with some refreshing morning time at Anglesea and a visit to Split Point Lighthouse to get an unbeatable view of the Bass Strait.

    • Stop at the Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch for iconic photos before stopping near Barham Reserve to observe adorable koalas lounging in the treetops.

    • Take in the spectacular views of the Twelve Apostles before delving into the gripping tale of the shipwreck survivors at the famous Loch Ard Gorge.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  • Experience the ultimate coastal getaway

    Start your journey with a hassle-free pickup from Melbourne CBD. Enjoy panoramic views of the ocean before stopping for some refreshing morning time at Anglesea. Next, stop at the historic Split Point Lighthouse from where you can take in coastal views from the top and capture stunning photos of the rugged cliffs and endless ocean stretching before you. Move on to the Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch, a tribute to the soldiers who built this incredible coastal route and click some photos in front of the soldier’s statues.

    Iconic landmarks & wildlife encounters

    Drive through the buzzing surfing town of Lorne before slowing down to spot some wild koalas chewing on eucalyptus leaves near Barham Reserve. Stop at Apollo Bay to enjoy a delicious seaside lunch (at your own expense) before stopping at the Twelve Apostles. Marvel at these towering limestone stacks standing tall in the middle of the Southern Ocean before making the final stop at Loch Ard Gorge. Watch the wave crash against the sandstone formations as you listen to your driver guide recount the tragic shipwreck story before heading 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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