Great Ocean Road: 12 Apostles & Rainforest Walk

Embark on an intimate day tour of the Great Ocean Road from Melbourne. Visit the 12 Apostles, explore ancient rainforests, spot wildlife, and indulge in local delights.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Twelve Apostles - Here we will take a 1km stroll along the boardwalk while appreciating the stunning views
  • Gibsons Steps - We walk down the 70m cliffside pathway to the beach where there is plenty of time to take some incredible photos.
  • Beauchamp Falls - We take a 3km hike through ancient rainforests to the dreamy Beauchamp Falls.
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What's Included
  • Snacks
  • A Grade 2 hike to one of the Otways’ pristine waterfalls
  • A visit to Kennett River to see native Australian Koalas
  • The towering Californian Redwoods
  • The breathtaking 12 Apostles & Gibson Steps
  • Entrance to Port Campbell, 12 Apostles & Great Otway National Park
  • The Great Ocean Road with stops at the coastal townships of Apollo Bay & Lorne
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Our intimate group (limited to 8 participants) will leave Melbourne and head directly to the renowned 12 Apostles before the crowds emerge. Here, we will enjoy a 1km wander along the promenade, taking in the breathtaking views of the limestone columns before proceeding to Gibson Steps. We descend the 70m cliffside path to the beach, where there’s ample…

Location
Hamer Hall
Saint Kilda Road
100 St Kilda Road, Southbank, Melbourne - (Undercover taxi rank located on St Kilda Road between Hamer Hall & the Arts Centre). Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your departure time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Kristin_h
Jul 16, 2025
This was a lovely day... - This was a lovely day touring the great ocean road. We enjoyed the waterfall hike. In winter, darkness came before we got to the end, so we missed some of the scenery. The lunch restraunt was tasty with a good variety and something for everyone. Our guide, Aaron, was knowledgeable about the area. He did need to speak up a little. It was hard to hear him from the back of the van. A speaker to amplify the guides voice would be a good addition.
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Andreaos2529ez
Jun 13, 2025
Spectacular day! 12 apostles must see! - The day was amazing!! The 12 apostles is spectacular. Plus you get to see so much of Australia including koalas & kangaroos. Mark our tour guide was a true delight. He was so friendly, kind, accommodating & super knowledgeable. I would give him 20 stars if I could. Loved the small group. Allows you to see unique places away from all the big tour buses. Best day in Australia. Thank you Mark for making it an unforgettable experience for my family of 4 and my broken toe!!
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F9936izgregp
Jun 10, 2025
Great tour - Marcus was the best tour guide we had on the multiple tours we had on our entire 16 day holiday. I was particularly impressed that he found wild koalas for us when the larger tour buses were looking in all the wrong places. The man is a legend.
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Susanne_k
Mar 18, 2025
Ocean Road, koalas and kangaroos!!! - It’s a long drive, but worth the time to see a beautiful area of Australia. We first got to the 12 Apostles, walked down the Gibson Steps and back up. On to a fabulous lunch and a brief hike through Mait’s Rest. A couple of quick stops along the way after stopping for a break in Apollo Bay. Our guide Andrew was great, he took us to see koalas and kangaroos! We loved this excursion from Melbourne. 12 hour day, so be prepared and you will need an average level of stamina and fitness. The hikes aren’t long or difficult, but you will be getting in and out of the van a lot and climbing stairs.
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Malinf465
Mar 6, 2025
Great tour! - Great tour with everything you want to see! Really friendly guide with a lot of tips. Nice with a smaller group. Kept to time schedule. The lunch was a little bit pricey and not included in the booking prize.
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Gabriela
Feb 24, 2025
Amazing tour to the 12 Apostles and more - This tour was amazing. Our host Joe was extremely professional and went out of his way to make this experience memorable. This excursion is very good value, time well spent and very highly recommend. We had a lot of fun
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Mark_u
Feb 19, 2025
Ocean Road Tour - Mark was an excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable and fun to be around. The 12 apostles and the Ocean Road are beautiful. I recommend this tour.
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Kamcheong_l
Feb 17, 2025
Our tour guide Andrew did... - Our tour guide Andrew did an outstanding job providing an insight into this interesting country. His running commentary made a long day all the more interesting. We had a great time. Thank you, Andrew.
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Zeek2016
Feb 16, 2025
The BEST great ocean road tour - Im so glad i booked my tour with Joel fr Hike & Seek. Our tour guide (Angie) is excellent and so well informed about the various places we pass by / visited. Always so friendly and full of energy. . There was only 2 of us in the tour (me, travelling solo) so as another girl from the US. And that makes it perfect as it makes the whole experience rather intimate and flexible. We started our journey the reverse way - a long drive to Port Campbell to see the Twelve Apostles first in the morning and then worked our way back to Melbourne stopping by Apollo Bay, a short 'hike' in the Otways forest and i specifically requested to stop by Lorne (which was not part of the itenerary). But because we're in a small group, of course Angie would be happy to stop by Lorne so i can check out the stunning beaches, cafes and cute restaurants. . Im glad i took this tour and highly recommended it. The correspondence between me and Joel and his team the minute i sign up has been clear and very responsive. Thanks Joel!
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Konzepte
Jun 3, 2025
Always a good recommendation - I was here for the last time many years ago. In the meantime, prices have also risen sharply here. Fortunately, it was still acceptable. One night I had pasta with seafood. There was a lot of pasta, but few seafood. It was very delicious. My companion had a pizza. He was very happy with it. The next night I also had a pizza that was very delicious. My companion had a lasagna with a small salad. I wanted to order a salad first. However, after tasting the side salad, I was glad I hadn't. I don't like salad that tastes sweet. Wine and beer were fine. The espresso, however, was quite expensive. The atmosphere and service were good.
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up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).