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Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles Sunset Tour

People enjoying sunset view at 12 Apostles lookout, Great Ocean Road tour.
Great Ocean Road sunset with Twelve Apostles rock formations in view.
Woman observing a koala in a tree along the Great Ocean Road.
Loch Ard Gorge at sunset, Great Ocean Road tour, featuring cliffs and turquoise water.

Duration

12 hr

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

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See the sun setting over the Southern Ocean at the world-famous 12 Apostles on this sunset tour with convenient round-trip hotel transport and an expert local guide.

    • Take a sunset tour with hassle-free round-trip hotel transfers from Melbourne and a group of fellow travelers for company.

    • Walk along Anglesea River in the idyllic town of Anglesea and spot cute koalas on sweet-scented eucalyptus trees at Kennett River.

    • Visit Australia's most famous shipwreck site and listen to your guide narrate the tragic tale of Loch Ard. Then, spend time exploring rock formations like Razorback.

    • Watch a stunning sunset paint the sky pink and orange over the Southern Ocean from the 12 Apostles off Port Campbell National Park’s shore.

    • Fun fact: The Great Ocean Road was featured in the 1979 film, Mad Max.

    • Full-day sunset tour of Great Ocean Road
    • Small group of up to 24 people
    • Round-trip hotel transfers from Melbourne
    • Expert guide
    • All park entrance fees
    • Access to the free translation app
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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  • Start your day crossing Australia's longest bridge

    Your journey starts with a pickup from your hotel in Melbourne. You enjoy a panoramic view of Port Philip Bay as you cross Westgate Bridge, Australia’s longest bridge. Continuing on this path, you will pass by Geelong, Victoria’s second-largest city with its beautiful beachside towns.

    Spot koalas and visit an 1878 shipwreck site

    You’ll make a quick stop at the quiet town of Anglesea, where you will walk along the Anglesea River before heading towards the Memorial Archway, built in honor of the soldiers who built this road after coming back from World War I. Capture a memorable photograph in front of the soldier's statue before stopping for lunch (at your own expense. Head next to Kennett River where you can fuel up spot koalas sleeping in the trees before heading to Port Campbell National Park. Listen to your guide recount the tragic shipwreck of Loch Ard Gorge and then see the famous rock formations of Razorback.

    Catch a seaside sunset at the 12 Apostles

    Watch the sun set over the famous 12 Apostles, transforming the sky and cliffs with stunning colors. Afterward, stop at the Island Archway for a quick photo before heading to Colac for a short dinner break (at your own expense). Return to Melbourne at night and get dropped off at your hotel.

  • What to bring

    • Bring water, sunscreen, hat, power bank, and sunglasses 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

    • Large bags, luggage & any type of pram or stroller are not allowed on this experience.

    Accessibility

    • This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.
    • Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

    Additional information

    • Facilities: Free Wi-Fi.
    • The tour starts from your hotel in Melbourne inner city. If your hotel is not in the pick-up zone, you will be provided with the nearest pick-up location.
    • The tour stops for lunch at Lorne (at your own expense).
    • The tour can accommodate up to a maximum of 24 people in 1 group.
    • The tour is conducted in English. However, you can access pre-recorded written & verbal tour information in 16 different languages by downloading the free Go West Tours App from the App Store or Google Play. You can download the app before departure or use the complimentary onboard Wi-Fi to do so. Please ensure you bring your own headphones.
    • Guests will be picked up from selected Melbourne hotels between 9am to 11am and dropped off between 9pm to 12am at the same locations.
    • Please arrive at the pick-up 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays. Bring a valid photo ID proof for verification.

    Hotel Transfers

    • This ticket includes hotel pick-ups and drop-offs.

    • Inner-city pick-up service is available from most accommodation providers and specific pick-up points.

    • Choose the pick-up point while booking your ticket.

    • If your hotel is not in the pick-up zone, you will be provided with the nearest pick-up location.

    • On the day of your tour, please arrive at your hotel lobby 10-15 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time.

    • If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of your hotel.

    Validity

    • Your ticket is valid for the date and time selected during checkout.

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