Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary ECO Tour (Max 22 People) HIGHLIGHTS

Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Great Ocean Road on this small group tour. Avoid the crowds with a reverse itinerary, and visit iconic attractions like the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and the Great Otway National Park.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The Great Ocean Road - Travel along the coastline on this most amazing coastal drive in Australia!
  • Twelve Apostles - Travel inland in the morning and go straight to the 12 Apostles. Get there early, beat the crowds of the afternoon and enjoy these magnificent limestone formations when it’s still quiet and peaceful.
  • Gibsons Steps - Go down and walk on this amazing beach. Be dwarfed by the 70-meter high vertical cliffs and marvel at Gog and Magog, the nicknames given to the giant limestone stacks rising up out of the sea.
  • Winchelsea - A morning tea stop, as we travel inland in the morning and go straight from Melbourne to the 12 Apostles, this is just a break to buy some coffee/breakfast (own expenses)
  • Loch Ard Gorge - Be amazed by these two breathtaking attractions on this stop:
  • The Loch Ard Gorge - tragic and incredibly beautiful story of one of the most famous shipwrecks in Australia. Walk on the beach and feel dwarfed by the magnificent limestone and sandstone cliffs
  • The Razorback - the most impressive formation of this rugged shipwreck coast
  • Port Campbell National Park - Stop for lunch in this charming coastal town. The tour guide can organize restaurant bookings and even place the orders in advance, so you have enough time to go for a walk and take some pictures of the picturesque Port Campbell beach.
  • The Razorback - This is the most impressive limestone formation of the region, the views are breathtaking!
  • Mait’s Rest - At Great Otway National Park, you will feel really connected to nature in a 20 minutes rainforest walk, to witness some of Australia’s most amazing rainforest scenery.
  • Apollo Bay Museum - Drive through this cool coastal town and hear the stories and curiosities of the place
  • Kennet River Koala Walk - Try to spot the cute marsupials koalas and also take pictures of the orange-bellied parrots that hang around this place
  • Teddy’s Lookout - Finish the day by taking some pictures of this amazing Lookout at the top of the cliff in Lorne
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • National Park fees
  • Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Live commentary on board
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

HIGHLIGHTS:
Are you the kind of person that enjoys losing your breath sometimes? Are you ready for the beauty of this storm-carved coastline?
If you said yes, you’re ready to join us on this awesome Great Ocean Road Small Groups Tour!
Things you will see and do:

• Travel inland in the morning straight to the Twelve Apostles
• At least 4 attractions at the 12 Apostles Coast: Loch Ard Gorge, The Razorback, Gibson Steps, and the Twelve Apostles
• Rainforest Walk at Great Otway National Park
• Coastal towns: Apollo Bay, Lorne and lots of other stops for pictures
• Reverse itinerary to avoid the crowds: we mean it! We get there earlier
• More attractions, more stops, more fun!

  • Covid Clean Tour - a series of practices were put in place to make experience safer: 1. Symptoms free Policy, 2. Sanitisation - regular cleaning on high contact areas, 3. Social Distancing, 4. Protective Equipment: Hand sanitizers and face maks available on the tour
  • Symptoms Free Policy - In the case you are feeling unwell, with symptoms including fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat or headache, for your and all other passenger’s safety we ask you not to join the tour. We might ask to have your temperature measured before entering the minibus.
  • This is a small groups tour and the vehicles are 22 seaters minibuses Mitsubishi Rosa or similar. In case extra room is required, send us a message so we can arrange large coaches option.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • We are not able to accommodate children under 7 years of age on this tour, as according to VicRoads regulations they must travel on child restraints, which are not available in our minibuses. Passengers who show up with under 7 years old kids will be refused boarding without refund.
Location
St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne
Flinders Street
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jif324
Aug 19, 2024
Great scenery made even better with a great guide! - Excellent experience with Chris as our tour guide. Chris is passionate and knowledgeable about all of the areas we visited. Chris was more than a driver that would just drop you off at an area and let you explore on your own, in fact, he would walk with us and explain to us what we are seeing and the history of the area. Chris made a big difference on our trip and if you book this, I hope you get Chris as a guide.
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Explore32925480507
Aug 10, 2024
The perfect journey. - Thanks to Uncle Jimmy Chan for taking us on our August 10 trip to the Great Ocean Road. Uncle Chan drove steady and the 21 of us were comfortable in the car. Uncle Chan showed us all the magnificent Attractions of the Great Ocean Road and explained them carefully along the way. He also led us to two koalas 🐐�� and a flock of kangaroos on the slopes.
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Mirandasf9546iy
Jun 30, 2024
Great day trip to the 12 apostles - I had a fabulous time on this trip. Our guide Marty was really fun and informative and made sure we all had a great time. Got to see some amazing sites, along with lots of koalas and kangaroos, as we travelled along the great ocean road. Would recommend!
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Trip09979386965
May 31, 2024
Reverse tour is recommended - Jimmy was a very good Taiwanese tourist guide. Very experienced! The trip also nice due to reverse course and you will prevent too many people at lookout.
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Paradise55081262362
May 15, 2024
Awesome Great Ocean Road trip - Participated in the English guided tour But the tour guide is Taiwanese so he is very kind. Even if you don’t understand, you can still communicate in Chinese Although the itinerary is tight, you won’t miss any place The explanations along the way were very attentive. Whether on the bus or at a tourist attraction The bus will also play nice English songs or crystal music During the journey, we will also care about whether everyone needs to use the toilet or drink water. What other places are cheaper to buy things, etc. Big attractions will also help everyone take individual photos It’s also fun to see wild animals Overall, it seems like everyone is traveling together great experience Highly recommended~
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Exploration593018
May 15, 2024
If you pick a tour pick this one! - The best tour for Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles and much more! My son and I loved it! It was just a small group and you get to see so many sites and wildlife. Even though it was all in one day it didn’t feel rushed. Our guide Marty was fantastic, such a nice and knowledgeable guy. He really goes the extra mile to make your day great without forcing it. Thanks a lot, we have memories for life! Big hi to Marty from Lucas ☺️
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Melanieke8805mz
Apr 21, 2024
"Exploring Coastal Wonders: A Journey with Hit The Roads Tours" - Today, I had the pleasure of joining Hit The Roads Tours for their Reverse Great Ocean Road tour. It was an extraordinary experience, and I truly relished exploring the breathtaking coastal itinerary. Marty, our tour guide, was a fountain of knowledge that greatly enriched the tour experience.
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Andrewj647
Apr 15, 2024
Stunning natural beauty - We really enjoyed The Great Ocean Road tour! Unfortunately, we ran into some weather which caused us to miss a few of the stops, but our guide did an excellent job of pivoting and trying to work around the rain. The views along the coast are stunning and definitely worth the trip from Melbourne! Our guide provided some great history and commentary as took in the views from the van!
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Ajith0681
Mar 31, 2024
The Great Ocean Road was made even more delightful with the well planned itinerary and with the able guidance of Jai. - It was an amazing trip. Got to enjoy all the experiences and views unadulterated and uninterrupted. Jai was a delight to be with and we were thoroughly immersed in the entire experience. Would highly recommend.
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881muges
Mar 31, 2024
Worth it! - Amazing experience with our very funny and informative tour guide Jai. Just wish our lunch break was a little longer as it did feel too rushed but apart from that the tour did not get boring or drag on. Was a great day. Thanks Jai
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