1-Day Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne with Twelve Apostles

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Drive along the world-famous Great Ocean Road
• 02 Visit the iconic Twelve Apostles on the Shipwreck Coast
• 03 Stroll the shores of beautiful Loch Ard Gorge
• 04 Travel to the historic Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch
• 05 Spot local Australian wildlife along the way
• 06 Take a walk through the rainforest in Great Otway National Park

Go on a full-day drive along the world-famous Great Ocean Road and explore some of Victoria's most memorable coastal highlights. Visit the iconic Twelve Apostles on the Shipwreck Coast, stroll along the shores of Loch Ard Gorge, and stop at the historic Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch. Along the way, spot local Australian wildlife, pass seaside towns and Surf Coast beaches, and walk through the rainforest in Great Otway National Park before returning to Melbourne.

Visit the iconic Twelve Apostles on the Shipwreck Coast, stroll along the shores of Loch Ard Gorge, and stop at the historic Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Melbourne, Great Otway National Park, Port Campbell National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Great Ocean Road Highlights from Melbourne

• Meet your tour guide in Melbourne and drive south towards the Great Ocean Road.
• Stop at the Shipwreck Coast to visit the Twelve Apostles, a collection of limestone stacks off the shore of Port Campbell National Park, and enjoy the beautiful views while taking plenty of photographs.
• Spend time at the beautiful Loch Ard Gorge and stroll along the shores.
• Travel to the historic Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch. This wooden arch and statue commemorate the work of returned WWI soldiers who built the Great Ocean Road.
• Spot Australia's local wildlife while driving along the Great Ocean Road.
• Stop in the seaside town of Apollo Bay.
• Travel to Great Otway National Park and take a walk through the rainforest.
• Check out the Surf Coast beaches and seaside towns.
• Drive back to your hotel in Melbourne.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Lunch

• Park entry fees

• Local Australian tour guide/driver and informative tour commentary

• Inner-city hotel pick-up and drop-off

• Audio translation smartphone app in 10 languages

What's Not Included

• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses
• Breakfast and dinner

What to bring

• Water bottle
• Hat
• Sunscreen
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Warm and cool clothing
• Camera
• A sense of adventure

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

400 Flinders Street, Melbourne VIC, Australia

Tour start

Melbourne VIC, Australia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.