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Reverse Great Ocean Road Tour: Avoid Crowds, See 12 Apostles
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262 Ratings
Melbourne
Escape the crowds and experience the awe-inspiring 12 Apostles in the morning sunlight on this eco-friendly Great Ocean Road adventure from Melbourne.
Escape the crowds and experience the awe-inspiring 12 Apostles in the morning sunlight on this eco-friendly Great Ocean Road adventure from Melbourne.
Duration:
13 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- WWI Memorial - Escape the city by traveling inland direct to the Shipwreck Coast via Colac enjoying a complimentary morning tea along the way. Refreshments stop.
- WWI Memorial - Escape the city by traveling inland direct to the Shipwreck Coast via Colac enjoying a complimentary morning tea along the way. Refreshments stop.
What's Included
- 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
- 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
What's Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Any meals not indicated
- Personal expenses
- Any meals not indicated
Additional Information
The Great Ocean Road annually attracts over 3.5 million visitors, resulting in crowded conditions at its most famous spots, making it increasingly difficult to truly appreciate this mesmerizing area. In a bid to sidestep the busy times and enable our guests to witness the stunning morning sunlight on the 12 Apostles - a phenomenal rock structure, we’ve…
The Great Ocean Road annually attracts over 3.5 million visitors, resulting in crowded conditions at its most famous spots, making it increasingly difficult to truly appreciate this mesmerizing area. In a bid to sidestep the busy times and enable our guests to witness the stunning morning sunlight on the 12 Apostles - a phenomenal rock structure, we’ve developed this Reverse Great Ocean Road Tour. Experience the entire length of the Great Ocean Road, with stops to wander through a ancient rain-forests, explore charming coastal villages, observe wild koalas, and enjoy the numerous magnificent cliff top vistas along the journey.
- 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.
Location
Immigration Museum (Museums Victoria)
Flinders Street
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(262 Ratings)
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Taylaho2025
Mar 14, 2025
A great day out with a great host - thank you! - Ethan was a great host, very knowledgeable and inclusive. The trip itself was very long but needed to be to allow time to see everything.
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920annikaw
Mar 9, 2025
100% recommend - Had an awesome trip with our guide Kiwi Chris! Got to learn so much from him. One could say he's a human encyclopaedia! We were also lucky to spot some koalas and kangaroos!
Try the Vegemite ice cream in Apollo Bay... it actually tastes great!
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Guestcmt
Mar 9, 2025
Forget filters, the natural light was pure fire! - Okay, buckle up, buttercups, because I'm about to drop the hottest take on the Great Ocean Road tour you've ever heard! Forget everything you think you know about scenic drives, because this wasn't just a tour, it was a full-blown, sensory-overloading, soul-shaking EXPERIENCE!
From the moment we hopped on the bus, the energy was electric. Our guide? Forget "guide," they were a LEGEND! A walking encyclopedia of Aussie history, a comedian with killer timing, and a genuine nature lover. They didn't just point out landmarks; they breathed life into them.
The 12 Apostles? Forget postcards! Seeing those majestic rock formations in person was like stepping into a painting that moved and breathed. The sheer scale, the crashing waves, the raw, untamed beauty – it was enough to make you weep with joy! And the photo stops? Perfectly curated to capture the magic. Forget filters, the natural light was pure fire!
And don't even get me started on the rainforest walk! Lush, green, and teeming with life – it was like stepping into a hidden world. The air was so fresh, you could taste it! Plus, the wildlife sightings? Koalas chilling in trees, birds singing their hearts out – it was like a real-life nature documentary!
The whole day was a whirlwind of breathtaking views, delicious food (seriously, the lunch stop was a revelation!), and genuine camaraderie. Our group felt like a family by the end of the day, all bonded by the shared experience of witnessing such incredible beauty.
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Marcos
Mar 9, 2025
Highly recommended - It was amazing!! The pick up happened on time. We had the opportunity to see wild animals. Our guide Kiwi was very helpful and educational.
Highly recommended!!
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Daydream382188
Mar 9, 2025
Definitely worth it - This was a great tour. The 12 Apostles are stunning and worth the trip. It’s a long day, but Kiwi did a great job of sharing lots of information and making lots of quick stops along the way. The drive on Great Ocean Road is very scenic but quite curvy, so not great for folks who may suffer from motion sickness. That said, I’d highly recommend and encourage you to book with Kiwi!
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Yvette_a
Feb 25, 2025
Amazing Guide - Peter was AMAZING GUIDE!!!! Very clear and accommodating!!! Easy to understand. The ride felt comfortable and secure. Of course the views and places we visit breath taking.
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Paulark7292vr
Feb 21, 2025
Fantastic day trip - Great Ocean Road - We had an excellent day! Cory has been a wonderful guide, giving us lots of interesting information on the area, the wildlife, telling stories and even singing a folk song! We were lucky to have had spectacular weather and the apostles and shipwreck coast were amazing. The forest walk beautiful. We saw many animals on our journey, including a couple of koalas, two snakes were spotted, an echidna (crossed the road in front of the bus) a springtail eagle, and some grey kangaroos on the way back!
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Odyssey50082537362
Feb 19, 2025
Beautiful day trip with great stories and beautiful places for photos - We could photograph wild koala and kangaroos. Beautiful places for photos were visited and great stories about the places were given by our guide "Wheels".
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Saijak2025
Feb 19, 2025
5/5 - Amazing views, koalas, kangaroos... Perfect day! Quite long, but worth of it. Comfortable mini bus with seatbelts. Thank you James!
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Raquels4027
Feb 16, 2025
Great Ocean Road - Great Indeed! - 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!
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