Two unhurried days on the Great Ocean Road in a 12-seat minibus with no more than 11 passengers: the surf coast, waterfalls and koalas on day one, a night in Apollo Bay, then rainforest, the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge on day two. Early starts mean you reach the lookouts before the coach crowds.
Days
- 2 days, 1 night
Age
- All ages
Group size
- Max 11
Start / finish
- Melbourne / Apollo Bay / Melbourne
- Melbourne city, about 6pm
Return
- Melbourne city, about 6pm
Accommodation
- Shared 4-bed dorm at the Apollo Bay YHA
Transport
- 12-seat minibus
Meals
- Morning tea both days, plus fruit and water
Route
Included experiences
- Bells Beach — the surf beach, with kangaroos often nearby
- Split Point Lighthouse — boardwalk walk at Aireys Inlet
- Erskine Falls and Sheoak Falls — short walks to Otway waterfalls
- Kennett River — look for wild koalas and parrots
- Maits Rest — rainforest walk in the Otways
- Gibson Steps — down to the beach below the cliffs
- 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge — lookouts on the Shipwreck Coast
- London Bridge and Bay of Islands — rock formations near Peterborough
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Reviews
4.9
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AI summary of 40 reviews
Travellers consistently praise the tour for its comprehensive itinerary, small group sizes that create an intimate experience, and the extensive time spent at key sights including the Twelve Apostles, rainforest walks and wildlife viewing opportunities without the crowds of day-trip visitors. The two-day duration, early starts and overnight stay in Apollo Bay stand out most often as what allows the tour to cover substantial ground whilst maintaining a relaxed pace and avoiding peak tourist times. The most common caveat is that the tour involves considerable walking and frequent stops, which some travellers find tiring, and a few note that breakfast is not included and accommodation amenities such as toiletries or air conditioning are limited, though these minor drawbacks rarely diminish overall satisfaction with the experience.
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“The great view and great experience”
Beautiful views and a great road trip, with a schedule that took in lots of lookouts, waterfalls, koalas and wallabies, plus time for morning tea. Walter was kind and friendly and the hostel was clean and comfortable.
“The Best Two Day Tour”
Walter was a great guide and driver, and everything went smoothly.
“GOR tour”
A lovely guide who showed us the best spots along the Great Ocean Road, with easy, comfortable travel.
“Benny’s Guide to Wonderland”
The best tour with the best guide, Walt, friendly and informative. Lots of short walks and lookouts, an amazing hostel in Apollo Bay, koalas, kangaroos, waterfalls, rainforest walks, and I even jumped off the pier at Peterborough. A small group, great for solo travellers and couples.
“Fantastic two day Great Ocean Road trip”
A fantastic two days that packs a lot in, stopping at all the key spots, and Walter made everything run seamlessly.
“Loved the sights”
We liked the early start to beat the crowds and Apollo Bay was a great overnight stop. We were so early the lighthouse and the gift shop at the Twelve Apostles weren't open yet, and our guide wasn't the best, but we loved the sights.
