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Great Ocean Road: Scenic Coastal Adventure
4.5
28 Ratings
Melbourne
Embark on a breathtaking journey along Victoria’s Great Ocean Road. Discover iconic landmarks and stunning coastal views on this full-day adventure.
Embark on a breathtaking journey along Victoria’s Great Ocean Road. Discover iconic landmarks and stunning coastal views on this full-day adventure.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Melbourne - Pick-up at:
- [7:10AM] 131-135 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
- [7:20AM] 377 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
- [7:30AM] 56 Spencer St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
- Great Ocean Road - Begin the Great Ocean Road Tour
- Loch Ard Gorge - This is the site of Australia’s most renowned shipwreck, the Loch…
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Melbourne - Pick-up at:
- [7:10AM] 131-135 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
- [7:20AM] 377 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
- [7:30AM] 56 Spencer St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
- Great Ocean Road - Begin the Great Ocean Road Tour
- Loch Ard Gorge - This is the site of Australia’s most renowned shipwreck, the Loch Ard, which sank here in 1878.
- The Razorback - The most striking limestone formation in the area, offering breathtaking views!
- Twelve Apostles - Initially called the “Sow and Piglets,” this rock formation was renamed by early settlers after the disciples of Jesus Christ. Interestingly, there are not actually twelve “Apostles,” and it’s uncertain if there ever were. These are the tallest limestone stacks globally and undoubtedly Victoria’s most iconic attraction.
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Apollo Bay - Lunch Stop.
Apollo Bay, known as ‘Paradise by the Sea,’ was named after a sloop called the Apollo that sought refuge in the bay’s calm waters during a fierce storm in 1845. The town’s history is deeply connected to the fishing and timber industries, with a small fishing fleet still operating today. - Kennett River - A prime location to spot “Wild” Koalas.
- Split Point Lighthouse - A must-see landmark, the Split Point Lighthouse stands as a magnificent sentinel on the Shipwreck Coast. Explore maritime history and marvel at this wild and perilous coastline where hundreds of ships have met their fate.
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Melbourne - Drop Off at:
- 131-135 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
- 377 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
- 56 Spencer St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
What's Included
- Round-trip transfers
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Live commentary on board
- Experienced and knowledgeable driver/guide
- Round-trip transfers
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Live commentary on board
- Experienced and knowledgeable driver/guide
What's Not Included
- Meals
- Meals
Additional Information
The roaring waves stirred up by the South Pacific Ocean crash against the cliffs. Stretching along the southern coast of Victoria, Australia, is a 243-kilometer coastal road known as the Great Ocean Road, which is hailed as “the most spectacular coastal route in the world”. Setting out from Melbourne, we drove westward, experiencing the thrilling…
The roaring waves stirred up by the South Pacific Ocean crash against the cliffs. Stretching along the southern coast of Victoria, Australia, is a 243-kilometer coastal road known as the Great Ocean Road, which is hailed as “the most spectacular coastal route in the world”. Setting out from Melbourne, we drove westward, experiencing the thrilling sensation of traversing thousands of miles along the Great Ocean Road. We will explore at least 6 most famous attractions: Loch Ard Gorge, Razorback, 12 Apostles, Apollo Bay, Kennett River, and Split Point Lighthouse.
- Meet up point very close to public transport
Location
377 Lonsdale St
Lonsdale Street
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
4.5
(28 Ratings)
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Elizabetta_c
May 31, 2025
A must do - the great ocean drive tour with Daniel - We had a full day spare in Melbourne and wasn’t sure what to do. We have always wanted to take a drive on the ocean drive and so glad we did it in style with our driver Daniel. He was absolutely amazing! Had a wealth of knowledge about Melbourne and the great ocean road drive. We took inland in the morning to go straight to the 12 Apostles (breathtaking) but along the coastal ocean drive going back to Melb CBD. Daniel is on time, very professional and very accommodating to all one’s needs. He even went to sight where a Koala may be seen for a few international customers who have never seen one, and he spotted one! The experience was on another level! Back in time for a 7pm dinner reservation! Thank you for an awesome day!
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Cindyp208
Apr 30, 2025
Thank You David Hsu - David Hsu was a great guide and driver. He brought us to multiple places with nice views and gave enough time for each.
We had a nice day. Without having to self drive the long distance and with nice live commentary made a lot of difference. Not easy to dual hat as driver and guide, kudos to David Hsu.
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Widjiastutih
Apr 26, 2025
Great Tour to many beautiful places - Great tour . Every stop are so eficient . Driver have good experience in driving so we are feel safe and comfort . Places are beautiful especially twelve Apostles . I Will recomend this tour to everyone.
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Curiosity28644144356
Apr 20, 2025
Great Ocean Trip with Great Tour Guide - Thank you William for his professional trilingual guidance provided in the entire 12-hour trip. He was a funny and friendly tour guide (and driver) who explained clearly about each tourist spot and scenery. We had a great trip!
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163eugener
Apr 18, 2025
Awesome Experience - The driver William was very kind and very helpful to us, we enjoyed our tour very much especially 12 Apostle's and Apollo bay lunch.
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683kammyt
Apr 17, 2025
Great trip - Our tour guide David Tsu is great.
He is professional guide.
He told us great stories.
Very interesting.
He took photos and vedios for us.
We all enjoyed this trip.
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Elliotr942
Apr 15, 2025
Well worth going - We went as a family of six from the UK, our tour guide David Hsu was amazing! He was funny, told great stories and is clearly very knowledgeable! He showed us all the sights and explained how best to see them in the time allocated, and he even showed us a great spot where we saw wild Koalas! Thank you for an amazing day!
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W
Apr 19, 2025
An unforgettable and enjoyable journey - The overall itinerary is properly arranged so that the team members do not need to drive for long hours, and schedule lunch time in time. The tour guide and driver William is very professional, kind and proactive to help the guests take photos. If the trip can be arranged to Gibson Steps will be very full.
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Ahmed_m
May 26, 2025
The tour was supposed to... - The tour was supposed to be in English but we ended up on an English/ Chinese tour for some reason. Apparently it was Easter holiday and they had to mix two tours in one! The sound was a bit muffled and our tour guide was driving a bit manically. We could hardly understand we he says. To top it all up, we were supposed to go spotting koala but he said we are not going as over the past few trips they couldn't spot any. If this is the case why do you continue to list it as a stop on the itinerary! Over all it was ok but it could have been far better
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Inspire534498
Apr 21, 2025
Not worth: choose one a bit more expensive - With regards to the tour: the duration of each stop (except twelve apostoles one) is shorter, at least the day I did the tour. In particular, Loch Ard Gorge was completely skipped. It's true the beach is closed and you cannot go down from the cliff because the stairs are closed, but from the beginning of the stairs there's a viewpoint (I know this because when leaving with the bus we saw people overlooking the gorge and taking pictures). The Kennett River "stop" of "30 minutes" was a stop literally on the road to see a koala. In Get Your Guide (where I bought the tour) it's described as a "guided tour walk". Also, the description says that the tour includes tickets/admission, but all spots are free of charge, so it's misleading because it tries to artificially add value to the tour.
With regards to the transportation: the bus is an old narrow one, if you are taller than 1,75m you won't fit. On top of that, there are two "seats" that should not be sold as seats. One of them is the copilot one; it's literally on the wheel and the angle between the seat and the back is hardly 90°, so you you are slightly "squatting". The other "seat" that should not be sold as a seat is in the last row, it seemed to be one of those seats adapted where the trunk used to be. It's at a lower hight compared to the rest of the seats, so the window is higher and it's very narrow. If this was a 1h journey it might be acceptable, but this is a 11-12h tour of which you spend 80% in the bus. This caused the participants not to be fully at ease because the last people getting in the bus at each stop had to use these seats, and as a result everyone was rushing to avoid them. The cleanliness was absent (a picture shows dust and a spider web on the copilot window, which is clearly noticeable in a very visible part of the vehicle).
With regards to the driver/guide: he was nice and polite, but I'd recommend to lower the speed, especially in the winding roads
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