Guided Tours

Great Ocean Road Premium Coach Tour

Name: Great Ocean Road Premium Coach Tour
Start: 2026-09-17T06:50:00
End: 2026-09-17T18:50:00
Location: Melbourne

Embark on a small group Great Ocean Road tour on a luxury deluxe bus with an expert guide and hassle-free round-trip transfers from Melbourne.

5.0/5(82)

Peter C

Couple

Verified booking

Yesterday

Great website for booking trip and good communication - tour guide was fantastic, very knowledgeable and professional - gave us very good historical info that made the tour much more memorable - 5 star +

Noor I

Couple

Verified booking

Jun 2026

One of the best and memorable experiences, despite the bleak weather. Glad that we did the reverse GOR tour as it helped to beat the crowd. The 12 Apostles is the highlight of the trip for us. A spectacular sight to behold. Our tour guide, Bill is kind, friendly, knowledgeable and engaging. I highly recommend opting for a small-group tour as it'll make the long day much more comfortable. Also, to consider taking seasickness pills for the 12-hour road trip, even though one doesn't normally get dizzy in vehicles.

Gabrielle F

Couple

Verified booking

May 2026

This was truly an amazing experience. It was beautiful, connecting, and nature forward. We absolutely loved our guide Bill. He made the experience exactly as advterised and more! He was very kind, patient, knowledgeable, happy, and even good with kids. He also made sure to keep us on track, politely, so we could make it to all the stops. Fantastic day with fantastic vibes. He also remembered everyones name. This is absolutely worth with money.

Sunita S

Solo

Verified booking

May 2026

Safe diriving, engagging tour guide - amazing Steve. He never rush his "guests" as he called us travellers. It's a pity we couldn't get to see Kangaroo and Koala. It couldn't be helped because of a road accident which blocked the road on our way. But we got to see Bay of Island which was a stunning beauty. I would love to go there when the weather with favorable. I do recommend this tour with you guys.

Rachel S

Couple

Verified booking

May 2026

The tour was great. It is a long day with many stops but worth it. Learned a lot about Austrailia and got to see Koalas and kangaroos in nature. The drive along the coast was beautiful. Highly recommend this tour with the smaller bus so you get to spend a little more time at each stop.

Ieva Z

Couple

Verified booking

May 2026

We had a great time during this scenic trip. Our guide Steve was excellent: careful, caring and entertaining. It was the highlight of our Melbourne vacation!!

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.

Full-day tour of Great Ocean Road

Round-trip transfers from Melbourne

Expert guide

Guided rainforest walk

Luxury deluxe bus

Vanilla flavor coke zero

TOTAL DURATION12 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Minibus
Timeline
Map
Start point
Immigration Museum (Museums Victoria)
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1. Colac
20 min
Stop at Colac for a quick morning tea and breakfast (own expense) before heading to the first stop in your tour.
2. Mutton Bird Lookout
20 min
3. Twelve Apostles
45 min
4. The Razorback
25 min
5. Loch Ard Gorge
Passes By
Mait's Rest
Apollo Bay
6. Kennett River
20 min
7. Anglesea
25 min
End point
Immigration Museum (Museums Victoria)
Get direction
Your ending point would be same as your start point

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

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What our guests say
Peter C
Couple
Verified booking
Yesterday
Great website for booking trip and good communication - tour guide was fantastic, very knowledgeable and professional - gave us very good historical info that made the tour much more memorable - 5 star +
Dominique M
Solo
Verified booking
5 days ago
A wonderful discovery of the coast and the Apostles by the ocean. Steeve, our friendly driver and guide, made the long trip very enjoyable.
Tania G
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Enjoyable day, even with the wet weather. Chocolate shop is a must do.
Noor I
Couple
Verified booking
Jun 2026
One of the best and memorable experiences, despite the bleak weather. Glad that we did the reverse GOR tour as it helped to beat the crowd. The 12 Apostles is the highlight of the trip for us. A spectacular sight to behold. Our tour guide, Bill is kind, friendly, knowledgeable and engaging. I highly recommend opting for a small-group tour as it'll make the long day much more comfortable. Also, to consider taking seasickness pills for the 12-hour road trip, even though one doesn't normally get dizzy in vehicles.
Sabina M
Group
Verified booking
Jun 2026
I loved the 12 apostles , Steve the guy was fantastic, we really enjoyed the tour with him.

A coastal adventure minus the crowd

Escape the crowds and experience the Great Ocean Road in reverse. Start your journey from Melbourne and take the inland route where you’ll arrive first at the Twelve Apostles where you can watch the wave hit against the limestone stacks. Then, head on next to marvel at the Razorback, a jagged rock formation not far from the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge where you can listen to your guide tell you the legend behind the 1878 shipwreck.

Spot wildlife and indulge in sweet treats

Move on Mait’s Rest in Great Otway National Park, where you enjoy a guided rainforest walk under towering beech and myrtle trees. Who knows, you might spot some kangaroos peering at you from the greenery. Next, stop for lunch (at your own expense) at the coastal town of Apollo Bay before heading to Kennett River where you can spot koalas napping in eucalyptus trees.

What to bring

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

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair and pram/ stroller accessible.

Additional Information

The central meeting point for this tour will be the Immigration Museum (Museums Victoria).

The tour will stop at Apollo Bay for lunch and at Anglesea for evening tea and ice cream (at own expense).

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting point

Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.