Australia · Wildlife

1-Day Great Ocean Road Tour to the 12 Apostles with Wild Koalas

1 Day Round trip from Port Melbourne VIC 3207 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Witness the stunning beauty of the Great Ocean Road
  • 02 Spot koalas in their natural habitat at Kennett River
  • 03 Enjoy lunch in the charming seaside town of Lorne
  • 04 Taste the famous Dooley's Ice Cream in Apollo Bay
  • 05 Marvel at the magnificent 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge

Embark on an epic adventure along the Great Ocean Road, taking in stunning coastal scenery from Torquay to Port Campbell. Visit iconic stops including Bells Beach, the Memorial Arch, Teddy's Lookout, and the 12 Apostles precinct, with time to enjoy lunch in the charming seaside town of Lorne. Walk in the National Park at Wye River and Kennett River to spot koalas in their natural habitat, then pause in Apollo Bay for a famous Dooley's Ice Cream break. Finish with magnificent views from Gibson's Steps, the 12 Apostles boardwalk, and Loch Ard Gorge before returning to Melbourne.

Walk in the National Park at Wye River and Kennett River to spot koalas in their natural habitat, then pause in Apollo Bay for a famous Dooley's Ice Cream break.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Hervey Bay, Melbourne, Port Campbell National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles Adventure

  • We will meet at the car park in front of the IGA SuperMarket, located at 103 Beach Street, Port Melbourne, next to the Beacon Cove Tram/Light rail stop #129 for tram 109 from the city. Alternatively, we can arrange to pick you up at spots along Beach Rd between Brighton and Port Melbourne, such as St Kilda.
  • We'll start our journey by crossing over the Westgate Bridge to Surfcity - Torquay. Our first stop will be Bells Beach, the home of the longest-running surf contest in the world. From there, we'll visit Anglesea, Aireys Inlet, the Memorial Arch, and Teddy's Lookout.
  • For lunch, we'll head to the charming seaside town of Lorne, where there are plenty of dining options. After lunch, we'll travel to Wye River and Kennett River for a walk in the National Park to spot koalas in their natural habitat.
  • We'll then head to Apollo Bay for a famous Dooley's Ice Cream break before finally reaching the 12 Apostles precinct near Port Campbell. Here, we'll climb Gibson's Steps to the beach below, stroll along the boardwalk at the 12 Apostles, and take in the stunning views of Loch Ard Gorge.
  • Finally, we'll return to Melbourne, taking in some fantastic sights, wildlife, and sharing stories along the journey.
Bells Beach, Kennett River koala habitat, 12 Apostles boardwalk, Loch Ard Gorge

Where this trip takes you

Bells Beach, Kennett River koala habitat, 12 Apostles boardwalk, Loch Ard Gorge

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Port Melbourne VIC 3207 3 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • SuperHost Pete and transport in a VW Multivan Special Edition 7-seater

What's Not Included

  • Lunch and any additional costs

What to bring

  • Water
  • Snacks
  • Camera
  • Towel
  • Hat
  • Warm jacket

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Port Melbourne light rail end stop or otherwise organised and agreed
Tour start
Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finish where they began, in Port Melbourne VIC 3207.

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