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Luxury Ocean Road Tour: Private & Crowd-Free
4.9
29 Ratings
Melbourne
Experience the Great Ocean Road in luxury and comfort with our private tour. Choose your own destinations and enjoy the flexibility of a bespoke journey. Book now!
Experience the Great Ocean Road in luxury and comfort with our private tour. Choose your own destinations and enjoy the flexibility of a bespoke journey. Book now!
Duration:
11 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Twelve Apostles - This iconic spot in Victoria is a must-visit. Consider an optional helicopter tour for a bird’s-eye view or admire the Apostles from the viewing platforms.
- Loch Ard Gorge - A stunning natural wonder located near the Twelve Apostles.
- Gibsons Steps - Marvel at the two towering limestone formations from the beach below….
- Twelve Apostles - This iconic spot in Victoria is a must-visit. Consider an optional helicopter tour for a bird’s-eye view or admire the Apostles from the viewing platforms.
- Loch Ard Gorge - A stunning natural wonder located near the Twelve Apostles.
- Gibsons Steps - Marvel at the two towering limestone formations from the beach below.
- Great Ocean Road - Enjoy the breathtaking views along this heritage-listed road, showcasing the ocean and hills.
- Melba Gully National Park - A must-visit for those traveling through the Otways. The rainforest walk offers a journey through ancient rainforests with towering blue gums, fern trees, and Myrtle Beech trees. Keep an eye out for the unique carnivorous snails.
- Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway - Capture memorable photos under this archway and learn about the history of the Great Ocean Road’s construction.
- Teddy’s Lookout - Arguably the best photo opportunity on the tour, offering stunning views of St George River, Lorne Beach, Otway Ranges, and The Great Ocean Road.
- Apollo Bay - Enjoy a lunch stop here with a variety of choices. The fresh fish and chips come highly recommended by visitors.
- Split Point Lighthouse - Built in 1891, this lighthouse was manned by three keepers for 27 years, ensuring its operation and communication with ships. It retains its original structure, featuring a beautiful staircase and timber fittings. The lantern, which has used over three different light sources, still functions today. The lighthouse was automated in 1919, and the keepers’ cottages and stables remain integral to the site.
- Great Otway National Park - Experience the lush scenery of tall eucalyptus and fern trees, and spot koalas in their natural habitat.
- Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery - The final stop for a restroom break and a chance to indulge in delicious locally made ice cream and chocolates.
What's Included
- Bottled water provided
- Air-conditioned transportation
- Bottled water provided
- Air-conditioned transportation
What's Not Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Additional Information
Luxury Private Great Ocean Road Reverse Tour – Crowd-Free & Fun
Discover the Great Ocean Road in the luxury of a private Mercedes vehicle with a dedicated guide. Unlike group tours, this exclusive journey is tailored just for you, allowing you to decide how long to spend at each destination.
Our thoughtfully designed reverse route starts at the renowned…
Luxury Private Great Ocean Road Reverse Tour – Crowd-Free & Fun
Discover the Great Ocean Road in the luxury of a private Mercedes vehicle with a dedicated guide. Unlike group tours, this exclusive journey is tailored just for you, allowing you to decide how long to spend at each destination.
Our thoughtfully designed reverse route starts at the renowned Twelve Apostles and travels back along the coast, steering clear of large crowds so you can enjoy uninterrupted views at a leisurely pace. Highlights include the Razorback, breathtaking lookouts, charming coastal towns, and chances to see kangaroos and koalas in their natural habitat.
A highly-rated guide leads this tour, ensuring a memorable experience. Enjoy luxury seating, personalized service, and child seats available upon request. Your day begins with a coffee and breakfast stop before embarking on one of Australia’s most stunning journeys.
Private, flexible, and unforgettable – experience the Great Ocean Road in style.
Location
Melbourne
All locations
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
4.9
(29 Ratings)
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Andrea_k
Feb 10, 2026
Beautiful Ocean Road-12 Apostles!! - Our guide Peter was amazing! so knowledgable about the area, its history, etc. He planned out a wonderful day and if we wanted to shorten here....a little more time there, he was super flexible. And the area was breathtaking! Not to miss when in the Melbourne area for sure!
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Sightsee245990
Dec 5, 2025
Day trip to the Twelve Apostles - Our guide Peter was a very friendly and knowledgeable tour guide. He was very experienced in giving this tour and took us on a few successful side trips in search of koalas and kangaroos. We were also impressed with Peters safe and courteous driving skill. This tour was all day and we felt it was time well spent. We would highly recommend this tour.
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John_t
Dec 3, 2025
The great ocean road tour (end Nov) - The great ocean tour was awesome and unforgettable despite the rain that came every now and then during our trip. My family of 5 booked a private tour with Melvin as our guide and driver. Our vehicle was a Mercedes minivan which was spacious and comfortable for our family.
We were picked up at 7am from our hotel and we travelled to Colac for our morning breakfast. After that we proceeded to the twelve apostles for our first stop of the great ocean road tour. Melvin, our guide, chose to travel via the reverse route which helped us avoided the crowd at every places that we stopped. Considering that we went to this trip on a Sunday, it’s hard to believe that there was little crowd at our various stops.
Even though its end November, the weather is very chilly due to the very strong winds along the coastline. For those who want to travel here, please wear enough clothings to protect yourselves against the unpredictable weather in Melbourne. Bring along umbrellas as you never know when the rain will come.
Our guide also brought us to see kangaroos and koalas along the way. Lunch at the Apollo Bay was around 1.30pm to 2pm, we chose to eat at a Chinese & western restaurant. The restaurant was not crowded during this time and we were able to find seats and order western dishes for our lunch.
The view along the great ocean road was magnificent. I would suggest that if you intend to travel here, it’s best not to drive so that you can fully enjoy the scenic view along the coastline. The journey itself is very long and many sections of the roads are winding and narrow, so it can be dangerous if you are not alert and get yourself distracted by the scenic views.
We have our last stop at the chocolate & ice cream factory. We ate some ice creams there and bought some chocolates back to our hotel to consume. This is a good place for chocolate lovers who will find many varieties of chocolates to choose from.
In this trip, we were so blessed to have Melvin (Awesome Leisure Group) to be our guide and driver. He was very knowledgeable and experienced. Along the way, he shared with us much information on the great ocean road as well as the history of Australia. I would strongly recommend that you have him as your guide if you intend to travel to the great ocean road.
All in all I would say this is an unforgettable trip and I will come back to the great ocean road again if I were to return to Melbourne.
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Paulcellura
Nov 20, 2025
Worth it if looking to do a day trip from Melbourne - Great experience. Stops were spaced well and we were able to see all the highlights of the Great Ocean Road in a day trip from Melbourne. Mike was a great guide and the van was comfortable with free WiFi.
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Tania_n
Nov 15, 2025
Excellent private tour... - Excellent private tour with ange, we had a super time!!! Highly recommended, the beautiful places!!!!
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Christycs6321hi
Oct 22, 2025
Such an amazing great ocean road trip - We visited the Great Ocean Road on October 22, 2025, and despite the rainy weather, our tour guide Peter made the day unforgettable! He was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing detailed insights about Australian history and culture throughout the trip. Peter took us to the stunning Twelve Apostles, stopped along the way for photos, and ensured we saw koalas and kangaroos. He even took us to visit chocolate factory! Driving for nearly 12 hours, Peter remained attentive and caring, checking on our comfort and adjusting the car’s temperature as needed. He’s a truly thoughtful and dedicated guide—highly recommend!
He is also an amazing photographer
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Colleen_s
Sep 18, 2025
Bucket list Experience - An outstanding experience at Great Ocean Rd. Our operator Ange was amazing his knowledge and expertise of the area made our trip the best. This is a must do in Melbourne. I would highly recommend this private tour experience and please ask for Ange.
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Omar_a
Aug 23, 2025
Uli was amazing - Did the Great Ocean Drive with Uli and it was absolutely outstanding. He was super flexible, fun, and tailored the trip perfectly for me as a solo traveler. Every stop felt special, and his energy made the whole experience unforgettable. Truly the best day I’ve had in Australia. Thanks, Luis (Uli is the real name—inside joke).
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127rebeccaq
Aug 21, 2025
Fabulous tour! Mike was awesome!!! - This was a fabulous tour. Mike was awesome! The itinerary was the perfect blend of variety. We saw all the major sites of the Great Ocean Road and made a few stops that weren’t on any other tour agenda which gave us a taste of the rainforest, the quaint town of Colac, we saw Koalas and kangaroos and beautiful rural Aussie farmlands as well as the amazing coastline views and.beaches and history of the Great Ocean road. Highly recommend.
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Richard_r
Feb 5, 2026
Guide not the best but liked the trip - Views were amazing. Our quide only dropped us off at spots but did not go with us and explain the sites. He talked a lot in the car about un related stuff. A lot of travel from Melbourne but worth it if you enjoy seeing nature and ocean views
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