Guided Tours

Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles Reverse Tour

Name: Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles Reverse Tour
Start: 2026-07-29T06:50:00
End: 2026-07-29T18:50:00
Location: Melbourne

Duration

12 hrs

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Transfers available

Pickup available

Skip the crowds and enjoy a more personalized reverse tour of the Great Ocean Road, complete with hassle-free round-trip transfers and an experienced guide.

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.

Full-day tour of Great Ocean Road

Small group of up to 12 people

Round-trip transfers from Melbourne CBD

Round-trip hotel transfer from Melbourne CBD (as per option selected)

Expert guide

Guided forest walk

TOTAL DURATION12 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Minibus
Timeline
Map
Start point
Melbourne
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1. Winchelsea
15 min
Start the day with a quick morning tea stop, offering you a chance to grab coffee or breakfast (own expense) before we head inland straight to the iconic Twelve Apostles.
2. Twelve Apostles
40 min
3. Gibson Steps
20 min
4. The Razorback
25 min
5. Loch Ard Gorge
30 min
6. Maits Rest
25 min
7. Kennett River
20 min
8. Teddy's Lookout
10 min
End point
Melbourne
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Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Tiina T
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
We visited lots of beautiful spots, and experienced them without any crowds! Saw kangaroos, koalas, cockatoos. The tour guide was great! He shared insights which you cannot find anywhere. Absolute value for money and time spent!
Ivan P
Couple
Verified booking
Apr 2026
Jul 2025
Best way to see the Great Ocean Road without driving. Guide knew all the secret spots. 10/10.
Jul 2025
AMAZING day! The guide was a legend and we saw so much. Would recommend to anyone visiting Melbourne.
Jul 2025
The best tour I’ve done in Australia. Guide (Ann) was amazing!

World-famous iconic sights

Your adventure begins in a quaint rural town, perfect for stretching your legs and enjoying a morning coffee (at your own expense). From there, you'll head straight to the world-famous Twelve Apostles, arriving early to savor the majestic limestone formations without the usual crowds.

Breathtaking ocean views and cool rock formations

The adventure continues to the narrow and jagged Razorback, a rock formation created by the wind-blown spray of the surf over the centuries and the secluded Loch Ard Gorge beach where you can listen to your guide tell you the shipwreck history story that gave its name. Head on to the 86-staircase Gibson Steps to see the two jutting rocks, Gog and Magog rising from the ocean.

Australia’s natural wonders at its best

The adventure takes you into the heart of Great Otway National Park for a short rainforest walk, where you walk through the mossy ferns and giant birch trees before heading on to Kenneth River. Look up to see some koalas hugging the trees and colorful rosellas flying by. End your journey at Lorne, a charming seaside town where you can enjoy uninterrupted views of the Southern Ocean from Teddy’s Lookout.

What to bring

Bring water, headphones, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, a small backpack of 5 to 7 kg, and a jacket for the tour.

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

Bring local currency or your preferred payment method for meals, souvenirs, and extra delights not covered by the ticket.

What’s not allowed

Safety is a priority. So, this experience is restricted for guests under the age of 7 years.

Additional information

The tour starts at 6.50am from State Theatre in Arts Centre Melbourne.

The tour stops for lunch at Port Campbell or Apollo Bay (at your 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.