12 Apostles Great Ocean Road Eco Tour with lunch from Melbourne | 13 hours

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Great Ocean Road Reverse
2 Adults x $94.83
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Onboard WiFi available: Audio translation available in Cantonese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korea Mandarin, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Duration: 13 hours
Light lunch included
28-seater Yutong Midi-Coach: This vehicle is designed for coach comfort (air-conditioned), with lower clearance steps convenient for passengers.
Reverse Tour Only: Reverse 12 Apostles 'Morning Light' Great Ocean Road Tour Only

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: German, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish
  • Admission to Great Ocean Road National Parks
  • Ride in comfort and style on a 28-seater air conditioned vehicle
  • Australian wildlife sightings in their natural habitat
  • Light lunch and morning tea provided
  • Professional driver guide with live commentary
  • Onboard WiFi and USB charging ports available
  • Personal expenses
  • Any meals not indicated

Overview

The Great Ocean Road is travelled by more than 3.5million visitors each year. The crowds at each iconic destination are becoming increasingly busy making this magical region harder to enjoy. We have designed this Reverse Great Ocean Road Tour to avoid the crowds at peak times and to also allow our guests to see the awe inspiring 12 Apostles in the morning sun light which brightly illuminates this incredible rock formation. Journey along the entire Great Ocean Road stopping to walk through an ancient rainforest, explore quaint seaside villages, encounter wild Koalas and see the many incredible cliff top lookouts along the way.

Meeting points

Our main meeting point for this will be the Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St corner of Market St, Melbourne @ 7:35am. If you wish to arrange an alternative pickup location, please contact our reservations team on +61393931333.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • N/A

    Escape the city by traveling inland direct to the Shipwreck Coast via Colac enjoying a complimentary morning tea along the way. Refreshments stop.

    15 minutes

  • Twelve Apostles Visitor Facility

    Take a journey and experience the Great Ocean Road reverse tour in the opposite direction to the masses, enabling you to escape the crowds and enjoy this famous & picturesque coastline in all it’s glory. Explore the cliff edge boardwalk located in the Marine National Park, with spectacular unobstructed views of the limestone rock formations known as the 12 Apostles.

    45 minutes

  • Loch Ard Gorge

    Our first major stop will be the breath-taking 12 Apostles and the extraordinary rock formations of Loch Ard Gorge in Port Campbell. Discover Mutton Bird Island & Razorback lookout, both offering amazing views.

    25 minutes

  • Mait's Rest

    Then, enjoy a guided walk through Maits Rest or Melba Gully, an ancient rainforest admiring some of the world’s tallest trees in the Great Otway National Park

    30 minutes

  • Great Ocean Road

    We continue our journey along this spectacular National Heritage listed road winding between hillsides, pristine beaches, stunning ocean views and dense rainforest. The Great Ocean Road is famously known as one of the world’s most scenic coastal routes which you will get to enjoy without all the crowds. Our local guides will try to seek out the iconic Australian koala, as this coastal region is heavily populated with these furry creatures hidden within the pockets of Eucalyptus forests.

    2 hours

  • Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway

    Stopping next at the Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch, one of the most photographed spots along this rugged coastline. This monument is a tribute to the World War One serviceman who built the Great Ocean Road stretching 243 kilometres and was finally completed in 1932. A great location to grab a group photo under the archway and share with friends on social media.

    25 minutes

  • Melbourne

    From here, we sit back, relax and enjoy the drive back into the dynamic and cosmopolitan city of Melbourne.

    2 hours

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements or food allergies at the time of booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately (it can get cold)
  • Child and infant fare prices apply to 0 to 12 years old. Please advise if you have anyone travelling aged from 0 to 4 years old.
  • Children ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult
  • Our vehicles are not wheelchair, prams or child stroller accessible please refrain from bring on tour.

Free Cancellation

June 13100% refund
June 14No refund

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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217 reviews

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Showing 1-5 of 196 reviews with 5 stars

Great Ocean Road - Great Indeed!

Published on Feb, 2025

We really enjoyed this trip! The views were amazing! Our guide was Kiwi and he was wonderful, always making sure we were okay and taking time to explain, mixing historical knowledge with Nature trivia. All around a great way to know this beautiful corner of Australia!

Fantastic views with an even better guide.

Published on Feb, 2025

Ethan was a fantastic tour guide! Full of knowledge and was able to answer any questions we had. We got to see everything and more with him. Eric & Lauren

The 12 apostle Melbourne tour guided by Kiwi

Published on Feb, 2025

Kiwi was our tour guide and was amazing in every aspect of the tour…very knowledgeable and funny!!! I had an unforgettable excursion

Long Day but worth it

Published on Feb, 2025

The tour was great …. Got to see a lot in one day. Chris “Kiwi” was super knowledgeable and was very considerate of his passengers. I would definitely recommend it … be prepared though it’s definitely a 12-13 hour tour but the bus was comfortable so that made it enjoyable.

Loved our tour and our...

Published on Feb, 2025

Loved our tour and our guide, Kiwi, was phenomenal! Would highly recommend this experience: it hits all the spots in the Great Ocean Road in one day!

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