A full day Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne, with the coastline's famous sights, koalas and parrots in the wild, a guided forest walk among some of the tallest trees in the world, and morning tea.
Days
- 13 hours, full day
Age
- All ages
Group size
- Small group, max 24
Start / finish
- Melbourne / Melbourne
Return
- See itinerary for details
Transport
- Air-conditioned coach with Melbourne CBD hotel pick-up
Meals
- Morning tea; lunch and dinner at own cost
Route
Included experiences
- Torquay Surf Beach — first coastal stop, near Bells Beach
- Koalas and parrots — in their natural habitat
- Apollo Bay — lunch stop and beach
- Rainforest — guided walk among some of the tallest trees in the world
- Gibson Steps and 12 Apostles — views from the beach and the lookouts
- Loch Ard Gorge, the Razorback and Island Archway
Pictures / Videos
Reviews
4.9
Based on 19 reviews
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Travellers consistently praise the guides for their knowledge, friendliness and enthusiasm, with particular commendation for their ability to spot wild koalas and kangaroos beyond what the itinerary promises. The tour's main appeal is the combination of iconic sights such as the Twelve Apostles and scenic coastal views, paired with engaging commentary about Australian wildlife and history. Guides are noted for their humour and attentiveness to the group throughout the day, often adding unscheduled stops to enhance the experience. The most common caveat is that the tour is a long day, with some travellers finding the extended duration tiring, and there is occasional mention of discomfort for taller passengers without front-row seating, as well as a lack of designated dinner stops towards the end of the day.
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My friend and I did the Great Ocean Road tour, with plenty of stops besides the Twelve Apostles. Best of all was our guide Theo, friendly and passionate, who spotted four wild koalas for us and added a stop for kangaroos at the end.
This tour is so worth it, with a lot packed into one day. Warren is a fabulous, passionate guide who clearly cares about wildlife, and we saw stunning beaches, wild koalas and kangaroos and the Twelve Apostles.
My wife and I did the Great Ocean Road tour and it was very good. Warren was warm, funny and professional and added a couple of extra stops. It's a long day, and if you're tall and miss out on a front seat it can get uncomfortable.
We had a great day trip with Warren along the Great Ocean Road. He made it fun, and we spotted several koalas on the way.
We had a great day with Theo on the Great Ocean Road. He told us loads of cool facts, answered every question and looked after everyone in the group.
We did the Great Ocean Road tour and loved it. Along with the scenery, our guide Warren was a highlight, kind and funny all day. A long day, but you see a lot and hear plenty of history.
