Full Day Tour of Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles from Melbourne: Explore Australia’s Coastal Gems

Embark on a full-day tour of the Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles from Melbourne. Explore stunning coastal gems, spot wildlife, and admire iconic rock formations. Book now!

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Anglesea - Stretch your legs and recharge with a coffee break in Anglesea, a scenic coastal town along the Great Ocean Road. This a break to buy some coffee/breakfast (own expenses)
  • Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway - Visit the iconic Memorial Arch on the Great Ocean Road. This historic landmark commemorates the soldiers who constructed this…
What's Included
  • Informative & friendly tour guide
  • National Park Fees
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

Explore the stunning coastal treasures of Australia.
Start your journey early to avoid the crowds and set off on an unforgettable adventure along the Great Ocean Road. Experience some of the world’s most remarkable natural wonders and awe-inspiring coastal sights. Wander along the rugged coastline, enjoying breathtaking ocean views and discovering…

Location
Anglesea
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Mary
Feb 7, 2026
Great Ocean Road trip, one of the best days out I did when in Melbourne. - Despite the tour being a very long day, I was so glad I had done it and loved the fact we were a small group of 11 in a comfortable mini bus, driven by our brilliant guide Anthony who set the tone for the entire day with his welcoming, friendly demeanour and and knowledge. Just enough time was had at all the stops, toilet breaks were plentiful, and you could be sure we never missed sightings of kualas or kangaroos as Anthony always managed to spot them, often from afar. It is definitely a trip where you get to see so many different aspects the stunning state of Victoria has to offer, from beautiful small ocean towns, to stunning rain forests, culminating in the magnificent 12 Apostles and the even more stunning Loch Ard Gorge. Inspite of the early start, the GOR is a must see trip in my opinion. Just make sure you have comfortable walking shoes! Please convey my thanks to Anthony. He is a natural at what he does!
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Ronaldd516
Nov 28, 2025
Delightful Day trip - Our guide looked at the weather forecast for the day and determined, on our approval, that it would be best to do the tour in the “reverse” order to miss afternoon weather that was projected. This turned out to be the best decision as our weather was perfect all day. The sights are spectacular, the long ride is broken up with a cafe stop in the morning, a lunch break, and a chocolate shop stop later. Along the whole ride (all day) our guide shared historical information and stories about Australia, he was very entertaining and engaging. We experienced the sandstone formations along the great ocean road, a rainforest, and the ocean road itself. We extended our New Zealand trip for a return to Australia just for this tour and visiting friends. This did not disappoint.
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Lezli_s
Aug 4, 2025
If you want to see a ... - If you want to see a rainforest, koalas, kangaroos, scenic ocean roads, walk on the beach topped off seeing the 12 apostles Darren is your man. His associate, Stewart was bonus time for us as well. Highly recommend this outing!!
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795mabeln
Jun 14, 2025
Awesome trip with an excellent tour guide - We did the reverse trip and managed to see the attractions before the crowds started to grow. Beautiful views, amazing experience. The driver and tour guide, Mark, is the best. He was excellent throughout the 12 hour day. 5 stars for him.
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Nqtvmpmfv6
Feb 24, 2025
Andy was our guide and... - Andy was our guide and was great. He was very knowledgeable about all the areas that we covered. He had a lot of unique stories that he shared.
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Anna_c
Feb 12, 2025
Well worth it! - What a great day out! Beautiful scenery and top stops with expert local knowledge. Thanks so much Gary for showing us around!
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Mihuma
Jan 11, 2025
A getaway not to be missed under any circumstances. - Superb itinerary with splendid scenery accompanied by our guide Gary who was perfect in punctuating the journey with many stops and details. I highly recommend because it is an indispensable outing to do in Melbourne.
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Charles_c
Jan 5, 2025
Great views and a history lesson too! - Long day, but very much worth it! Sal kept us entertained and was very knowledgeable. Stopped at all the best viewing areas and customized to try to avoid the large bus groups. Again well worth it!
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607luisfernandor
Jan 28, 2025
Good experience for all visitors - Nice trip around the coastal way, with beautiful location, good roads, and comfortable transportation. The best pictures!
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Tabitha_f
Dec 23, 2025
Underwhelming - The trip description is inaccurate. On our trip the itinerary was in reverse (not as advertised) and we did not stop at Kennett River, Lavers Hill or Gibsons Steps. However we did stop at Apollo Bay. Our tour guide was not very engaging, I learnt little about the history of the land we were on or the aboriginal custodians. At the stops it seemed other tour groups were receiving more information than us. Several times our guide told us he would share more information later but just...never did. This meant the stops felt long considering we weren't given information so were just taking photos. As a general note it's worth saying that on a bus tour you don't get the same vistas of the Great Ocean Road as you would if driving yourself in a car.
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From $113
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).