Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles Reverse Tour with Lunch

Discover the Great Ocean Road on a 13-hour reverse tour from Melbourne, with iconic coastal formations, rainforest scenery and a picnic lunch included. Travel with an expert driver-guide, explore the Shipwreck Coast and enjoy a guided forest walk in Great Otway National Park.

Getting started

Meet your guide at the designated meeting point or arrange pickup according to your selected transfer option. Board your tour vehicle for the full-day journey along the Great Ocean Road, with round-trip transfers from Melbourne included. Your expert driver-guide provides live commentary throughout the experience, while morning tea, snacks, a picnic lunch and national park entry fees are included.

What to expect

• The Twelve Apostles and Gibson Steps: Follow the reverse route to visit the famous Twelve Apostles, a collection of limestone formations rising from the Southern Ocean. Descend the Gibson Steps for a closer view of the rugged coastline, subject to access and conditions.

• Explore the Shipwreck Coast: Visit Loch Ard Gorge and discover the maritime stories associated with this dramatic stretch of Victoria's coastline. Take in the cliffs, ocean views and distinctive rock formations along the way.

• See the Razorback from Mutton Bird Island: Enjoy coastal views from Mutton Bird Island, including the striking Razorback formation rising above the Southern Ocean.

• Guided rainforest walk: Explore the forest landscapes of Great Otway National Park with your guide. Look for native wildlife, including swamp wallabies, and discover mountain ash trees and the region's distinctive rainforest vegetation.

• Picnic lunch and morning refreshments: Take a break during your journey with an included picnic lunch, morning tea and snacks, so you can spend more time enjoying the scenery without having to arrange every meal yourself.

• Discover the coast with expert commentary: Learn about the region's landscapes, wildlife and history from your expert driver-guide. Use the included audio and text translation app, available in 10 languages, to follow along in your preferred language.