12-Hour Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne with Lunch and Small Group

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 View the magnificent scenery of the Great Ocean Road, home of the famous Twelve Apostles
• 02 Visit Loch Ard Gorge, named after an ill-fated ship that sank nearby
• 03 Enjoy a family-oriented small-group tour with a personalised atmosphere
• 04 Stop in the picturesque coastal town of Apollo Bay and visit the local beach
• 05 Walk among the tree giants in the ancient rainforest

Experience the beauty of the Great Ocean Road on this 12-hour small-group, family-oriented tour from Melbourne, featuring the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and other scenic coastal highlights. Relax and enjoy the ride as you take in this magnificent oceanic coastal road and hear interesting history along the way. You'll also stop in Apollo Bay, walk among the tree giants in the ancient rainforest, and keep an eye out for kangaroos and koalas.

Explore Loch Ard Gorge for 30 minutes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Melbourne, Port Campbell National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Great Ocean Road, Rainforest and Twelve Apostles

• Visit Point Addis Marine National Park in Anglesea and take in the coastal scenery.

• Pass by Anglesea Golf Club.

• Stop at the Anglesea Riverbank for 20 minutes.

• Visit the Memorial Arch at Eastern View for 15 minutes.

• Stop at Kennett River for 15 minutes.

• Spend time in Apollo Bay for 1 hour.

• Walk through Mait's Rest, 17 km west of Apollo Bay, for 20 minutes.

• Visit Gibsons Steps in Port Campbell National Park for 20 minutes.

• Explore Loch Ard Gorge for 30 minutes.

• See the Twelve Apostles for 30 minutes.

• Stop in Colac for 15 minutes for a restroom break.

• Return to Melbourne.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Bottled water and snacks
• Lunch (varieties of sandwiches or wraps)
• Coffee and tea
• Bonus photo stop lookouts

What's Not Included

• Personal amenities
• Gratuities

What to bring

• Windproof jacket
• Umbrella
• Sunscreen and hat
• Personal amenities

Know before you go

• Unlike other tour companies that only focus on "showing the view and go home", we offer family-oriented interaction that makes our tour feel like you are going away with your own family. We try to make our tour fun and exciting, and we cater to each person's needs while maintaining the quality and efficiency of our tour. Prepare for some group singing! Furthermore, our small-group tour ensures more personalised service compared to a big group tour, and our small but comfortable minibus can access points of attraction and interest that big buses cannot reach.
• Morning Aussie-style billy tea and snacks are included.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Anglesea VIC 3230, Australia

Tour start

Anglesea VIC 3230, Australia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.