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Great Ocean Road Day Trip from Melbourne: A Small-Group Coastal Journey with Nature Encounters
4.8
273 Ratings
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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
(273 Ratings)
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Toureatanddrink
Dec 8, 2025
Long but scenic day - As many have stated this is a long day especially the return to Melbourne which is over 2 hours. That said we had Gary who was very knowledgeable and made tge long day very enjoyable. We even worked in some extra stops that provided additional scenery and chocolate. Got to see koalas and kangaroos in the wild. Also on the way out Gary was able to point out some of Melbourne and the surrounding areas history.
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Maggiw06
Nov 16, 2025
Excellent tour with friendly and knowledgeable tour guide - Our trip was very organised and exceeded our expectations. Our guide, Alex, was very knowledgeable and friendly, providing commentary and funny stories throughout the trip, involving all attendees. He offered assistance and advice, to ensure we got the most from our experience. Alex answered all questions and even took photos of us too. A small group tour I would strongly recommend to everyone.
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Mariee141
Oct 5, 2025
Breathtaking start to finish!!! - We did this tour our first morning in Australia and what a great starter! We had a very small group that day and Sarah our guide was excellent. The scenery on this tour is breathtaking and unforgettable. Sarah knew her stuff so well about the wildlife we were seeing and the area we were touring. We enjoyed stops at the famous Memorial Arch beside the spectacular beach at Lorne- Queensville reserve and then the laid back vibe of Apollo Bay for food. The Highlight had to be the “showstopping” Twelve Apostles but also very special for us was Sarah’s ‘surprise stop’ to see an incredible mob of wild Kangaroos at the small town of Simpson. An amazing day! Thanks Sarah!
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Azura118
Sep 30, 2025
You will not be disappointed - A superb day. Herb, our driver and guide, was fabulous, and very knowledgeable. We didn’t feel rushed and were able to see everything we wanted - and more. Seeing koalas and kangaroos in their natural habitat was just amazing.
A very long day, but definitely worth it.
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Ai2016
Sep 28, 2025
Tour in day - Fantastic tour but certainly thanks to the jade fantasy. Our guide was Chloe and she told us many details and little secrets during the journey to discover the best of the territory. You can see that she cares about what she does because with her stories she completely overwhelms you in this experience... During the journey she managed to show us a coalas and many inhabitants of the island. We recommend the experience with such a guide.
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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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Auburnsec
Oct 16, 2025
Bus ride from hell today! Stuck in the back over the axle. Driver didn’t know the road was closed. NO FOOD >9 hrs - The driver was oblivious of the people on the bus. Over 9 hours without food! He missed the road being closed which forced an hour detour over a MTN.
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