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Great Ocean Road Day Trip from Melbourne: A Small-Group Coastal Journey with Nature Encounters
4.8
266 Ratings
Southbank
Embark on a small-group coastal journey along Victoria’s Great Ocean Road, exploring breathtaking landscapes and encountering native Australian animals. Capture the magic of the Twelve Apostles & Loch Ard Gorge and contribute to koala conservation by planting a tree in their habitat.
Embark on a small-group coastal journey along Victoria’s Great Ocean Road, exploring breathtaking landscapes and encountering native Australian animals. Capture the magic of the Twelve Apostles & Loch Ard Gorge and contribute to koala conservation by planting a tree in their habitat.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Apollo bay township - Spend some time exploring the quaint coastal town of Apollo Bay. A sleepy little town located at the foothills of the Otways. Enjoy some free time to explore the long sandy beaches or enjoy a bite to eat at one of the many locally sourced food offerings.
- Great Otway National Park - Enjoy exclusive access to the Great…
- Apollo bay township - Spend some time exploring the quaint coastal town of Apollo Bay. A sleepy little town located at the foothills of the Otways. Enjoy some free time to explore the long sandy beaches or enjoy a bite to eat at one of the many locally sourced food offerings.
- Great Otway National Park - Enjoy exclusive access to the Great Ocean Road Ecolodge. Truly an incredible way to bask in your natural surroundings while spending time with an array of Australian native animals in their natural environment. The wild kangaroos roam free and don’t forget to look up to see the sleepy koalas enjoying their Eucalyptus leaves in the trees.
- Twelve Apostles - Your final destination on this incredible journey will be to capture the magic that awaits you at the awe-inspiring Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge.
- Loch Ard Gorge - Your final destination on this incredible journey will be to capture the magic that awaits you at the awe-inspiring Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge.
What's Included
- Selected City Centre Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Selected City Centre Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on an awe-inspiring adventure along Victoria’s Great Ocean Road with a knowledgeable guide who will drive you through 243 kilometers of the world’s most stunning coastal scenery. Enjoy a delightful lunch at the charming coastal town of Apollo Bay. Immerse yourself in nature while observing a variety of Australian native animals in their natural…
Embark on an awe-inspiring adventure along Victoria’s Great Ocean Road with a knowledgeable guide who will drive you through 243 kilometers of the world’s most stunning coastal scenery. Enjoy a delightful lunch at the charming coastal town of Apollo Bay. Immerse yourself in nature while observing a variety of Australian native animals in their natural habitat. Conclude your journey by capturing the enchanting beauty of the magnificent Twelve Apostles & Loch Ard Gorge.
The expert guide will offer insightful commentary to your small group, which will consist of no more than 11 passengers.
- Children 3 and under not catered for. Booster seat available for children 4 to 7 available.
- Tour not normally suitable for cruise ship passengers. Tour starts at 8:00 from city centre, it is your responsibility to check you can make it on time to avoid missing out on tour and cancellation fees.
Location
Mercure Melbourne Southbank
Riverside Quay
Please meet your guide at the entrance of Mercure Melbourne Southbank hotel.
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
4.8
(266 Ratings)
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Amy
Aug 16, 2025
A fantastic way to explore the Great Ocean Road when staying in Melbourne - We had a great day exploring the Great Ocean Road with multiple stops, great photo oppslortunities and good commentary throughout
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Jolurive
Jul 31, 2025
Great guide and excursion - Good visit in Spanish with a great guide, Eliseo, is very worth it. Koalas, kangaroos, an amazing route and a right lunch
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Dianneo350
Jul 11, 2025
A very special part of Australia - I’ve been wanting to see the Great Ocean Road for so long and this tour did not disappoint. The views were beautiful and the weather kind. Our tour guide/driver was very professional and knowledgeable. I enjoyed the trip in the minibus with a small group - this was the best way to see what is a very special and beautiful part of Australia. Highly recommended!
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Marbarcork
Apr 26, 2025
Incredible Road Trip - My Husband, Myself and Our son were picked up at our hotel at 7.30am. We were lucky enough to have an amazing guide called Sarah. This was a small group tour so there were 9 passengers and Sarah.
Within an hour we did a bathroom and coffee stop. This was much appreciated because of the early start.
Sarah kept us informed as to our plans as we travelled along and shared her immense knowledge of the area with us.
We travelled with a pretty good group of people who followed Sarahs directive on timing etc and so we were able to remain in front of the large bus tours all day ,avoiding the crowds and giving us prime viewing and photo opportunity .
Lunch was not included in the tour but Sarah stopped at Apollo Bay at a Bakery that was famous for its Scallop pies. I must confess I did not have the scallop pie but we did try some if the other pies and sausage rolls on offer and they were delicious. At different stops we were able to get out and walk around.
It was a very busy but enjoyable day with stunning scenery and an amazing guide who had to drive a very long distance and kept us entertained throughout the day..
I think the highlight of the day for me was The 12 Apostles (7.5). To actually see them in person was incredible.
Thank you Oceania and Thank you Sarah.
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841cliffs
Apr 25, 2025
A great Great ocean road - A great day out with Adam on the Great Ocean Road. A fantastic guide and driver. Very accommodating and knowledgeable and found us koalas, kangaroos and kookaburras.
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Georgina_a
Apr 25, 2025
Everything and more experience .... - The tour guide was friendly and helpful. Plenty of stops to take in views. Helicopter ride was perfect to see 12 Apostles. Nice relaxed pace, the driver was an excellent driver thank you!
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Keith1812
Apr 5, 2025
Truly wonderful day - We were collected from our hotel 10 minutes early which was a good omen and the tour just got better. The Guide was Sarah who mentioned to me that she was interested in bird watching and am I. It was a small group and Sarah kept the trip very interesting and stopped regularly to point out interesting views etc as well as leading us on short walks. A thoroughly enjoyable experience lead by a wonderful guide who had to undertake a lot of driving
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Rwkchang
Mar 31, 2025
Great Tour - Highly Recommend - Highly recommend this tour organizer. We had Kevin as our driver along the Great Ocean Road and he was fantastic. Lots of great information and funny dude. Made a lot of great stops along the way, including getting to see wildlife like kangaroos and koalas. Definitely worth it and much thanks for a wonderful day.
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Letylooh
Mar 23, 2025
I recommend 100% - It was a beautiful experience, I went alone and Sarah, the guide, made me feel confident. At some point given the turns on the road I felt dizzy and she was very worried that I would feel good, after a while I felt super good and I could enjoy the ride. We could see koalas in their habitat and the 12 apostles was wonderfuloooooo, it was like being in a movie. I recommend it 100%.
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Jenniferm9629
Mar 22, 2025
Breathtaking views; awesome guide - We had a great experience with Sarah, our tour guide, on The Great Ocean Road tour. She managed the group and timing with great care and skill and was extremely knowledgeable. She kept us informed throughout the day on timing, stops, sights, etc so that we could plan accordingly - essential and most appreciated on such a long days’ journey. She also set the tone for a very pleasant day with 9 strangers! The Ocean Road is breathtaking. California meets Hawaii meets Ireland!
I recommend this tour with Oceania. The bus was comfortable and clean. Stops were well timed. And the smaller bus/group made it much easier to navigate and enjoy the busy route! Twelve hours of traveling makes for a long day and all of these factors contributed to a great experience. Many thanks to Sarah for making it a day well spent!!
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