Great Ocean Road Day Trip from Melbourne: A Small-Group Coastal Journey with Nature Encounters

Embark on a small-group coastal journey along Victoria’s Great Ocean Road, exploring breathtaking landscapes and encountering native Australian animals. Capture the magic of the Twelve Apostles & Loch Ard Gorge and contribute to koala conservation by planting a tree in their habitat.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Apollo Bay Motel - Take the opportunity to explore the charming coastal town of Apollo Bay. Nestled at the base of the Otways, this tranquil town invites you to enjoy its expansive sandy beaches or savor a meal from the many local culinary delights.
  • Great Otway National Park - Gain exclusive access to the Great Ocean Road Ecolodge. This is a…
What's Included
  • Selected City Centre Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Live commentary on board
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on an awe-inspiring adventure along Victoria’s Great Ocean Road with a knowledgeable guide who will drive you through 243 kilometers of the world’s most stunning coastal scenery. Enjoy a lunch break in the charming coastal town of Apollo Bay. Delight in the natural surroundings while observing a variety of Australian native wildlife in their…

Location
Mercure Melbourne Southbank
Riverside Quay
Please meet your guide at the entrance of Mercure Melbourne Southbank hotel.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Lisa
Apr 30, 2026
Magnificent Views - We were so lucky to get to see the unsurpassed beauty of the Great Ocean Road with Sarah, our fun and lively guide. Stops included Apollo Bay for lunch, a rainforest for a short hike, the Apostles, and Loch Ard Gorge, the site of a tragic shipwreck with only two survivors, young Tom and Eva. This area may be even more magnificent than the Twelve Apostles. Sarah made the tour enjoyable and entertaining by providing GOR’s history and a nice coastal music playlist while keeping us one step ahead of the big bus tour crowds.
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Giselecdn
Apr 17, 2026
Excellent road trip! - Excellent day! Gary is a very good tour guide: Well informed & helpful with valuable information.
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Sv152015
Apr 7, 2026
What an incredible day - not to be missed! - We had an amazing day trip along the Great Ocean Road with Burt, our driver and guide. He led a small group of us and drove over 500km in one day but his enthusiasm and knowledge of the area never waned. We saw koalas and kangaroos in the wild and had spectacular views of the coast and the Twelve Apostles. Burt also made sure we had lots of photo opportunities and breaks to stretch our legs and time for lunch. Highly recommended!
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Jenniferhf2873nb
Apr 4, 2026
Amazing - Amazing day with our guide Josh. He was a lovely guy. Very helpful & informative. The views were stunning & we highly recommend this day trip from Melbourne Jenny & Richard.
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Annetteff4392ql
Apr 4, 2026
Irish on Tour - Easter Saturday- 12 Apostles. Good company for the Easter Holiday!! - Loved our trip today. Josh kept us entertained with interesting stories and tales. Plenty of stops on route and the finale was spectacular with the 12 (???) Apostles! What an amazing coastline ! Thank you Josh and Oceania Tours !
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Journey25162899493
Mar 11, 2026
Great Ocean Road and Twelve Apostles excellent - The tour was very good. Our guide Adam was very personable and shared interesting stories and history of the sights. The twelve apostles was well worth it.
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Jonathank7
Mar 5, 2026
A fascinating slice of Australia's history and natural beauty... - Just back home in the UK after our Australia and New Zealand holiday and one of the highlights was our Great Ocean Road trip with Herb last Thursday - 26th February. Herb was extremely knowledgable, interesting and entertaining about 'his' patch, not to mention the small matter of driving us safely and securely 550 kilometres in almost twelve hours. This is a long day out, but we were with only two other couples so it felt almost like a private tour. Thoroughly recommended, and thanks again Herb for great day out! Jonathan and Janet.
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Gabriellagq1885qz
Mar 3, 2026
One day on the great ocean road - Wonderful experience. Perfectly planned tour de force to see all the local wonders
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Firegoc73
Mar 2, 2026
Outstanding tour - This was an excellent experience. Travis was an excellent guide and would highly recommend
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Thomas_m
Feb 22, 2026
Saw a wild Koala and some of the most beautiful scenery on earth. Plus knowledgeable about the Australian Spirit. - This tour was great. Herb, our tour guide was knowledgeable about the history of one of the most scenic and wonderful parts of the world. The scenic Great Ocean Road. Not only was Herb a great guide, he was great driver, with the patience of Jobe he navigated this road trip from Melbourne and back with humor, elegance and knowledge. I highly recommend this tour. I also have to commend my fellow tourists on this trip. They were wonderful and drawn to it the same reason I was. I think you should check this out. Leave the safe and efficient driving and narrative to Herb. 5 stars.
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From $183
up to 11 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).