Category Great Ocean Road & the Twelve Apostles

Australia · GREAT OCEAN ROAD & THE TWELVE APOSTLES

The 15 Best Great Ocean Road Tours from Melbourne

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The road is 240 kilometres of cliff, surf coast and rainforest, and a poor tour spends most of it in the bus. These are the Great Ocean Road trips that get the timing right: small group or full coach, standard route or reverse to miss the crowd at the Twelve Apostles, with prices and finish times for each.

Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne

Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne - Torquay, the Great Ocean Road start, and why early stops matter

From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Wildlife Tour

From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Wildlife Tour - Koalas and parrots, plus the mindset for wildlife spotting

Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Tour – Max 11 Guests

Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Tour - Max 11 Guests - Small minivan logistics that actually affect your comfort

Great Ocean Road Tour w/ Deluxe Minibus & Top-Rated Guide

Great Ocean Road Tour w/ Deluxe Minibus & Top-Rated Guide - Morning pick-up in Melbourne, and why it matters

4.Great Ocean Road Tour w/ Deluxe Minibus & Top-Rated Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,644 reviews · 13 hours - 1 day · from $105

Great Ocean Road day tour from Melbourne with top local guide, small group, 12 Apostles, koalas, rainforest walk and 16-language audio.

“The trip was really good with fantastic views of both the ocean and the beautiful landscape. Our guide Monique was also knowledgeable and explained many interesting facts.”

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Melbourne Great Ocean Rd Reverse Tour London Bridge Wildlife

Melbourne Great Ocean Rd Reverse Tour London Bridge Wildlife - London Bridge, the extra stop that upgrades your photos

5.Melbourne Great Ocean Rd Reverse Tour London Bridge Wildlife

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,252 reviews · 12 - 13 hours · from $46

Melbourne Great Ocean Road reverse tour with London Bridge, wildlife chances, and top viewpoints like Loch Ard Gorge and Twelve Apostles.

“Such a wonderful experience! Philip was our tour guide, he was kind, & wonderful multitasker. Took good care of our group. The views were nothing short of amazing. Verry professional! 9/10”

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Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Extended–Top Stops&London Bridge

Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Extended–Top Stops&London Bridge - Chocolaterie Morning Stop, Coffee Up, Then Coast Views

From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Boutique Tour in Reverse

From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Boutique Tour in Reverse - Melbourne pickup at 6:30am, and how to make it painless

7.From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Boutique Tour in Reverse

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,471 reviews · 12 hours · from $97

Reverse Great Ocean Road small-group day trip from Melbourne to the Twelve Apostles, Otways rainforest, and wild koala and kangaroo stops.

“This tour was excellent our guide Peter was a lot of fun and very knowledgeable. Right from the start we were made very welcome & Peters friendly amusing commentary full of stories and information about not only the area, wildlife, countryside, but generally about Australia was great. The views were amazing and we got to see Koalas - even managed to video one moving & also kangaroo’s. Doing the tour in reverse was definitely better as we were out at the 12 apostles before it got too busy. Highly recommend this tour from Melbourne do it on your first day as Peter also gave us loads of tips re great…”

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Great Ocean Road Full-Day Sunset Eco Tour from Melbourne

Great Ocean Road Full-Day Sunset Eco Tour from Melbourne - Getting Out of Melbourne: Westgate Bridge, Geelong, and Surf Coast Warm-Up

Great Ocean Road Tour Plus Koalas, Forest Walk and Morning Tea

Great Ocean Road Tour Plus Koalas, Forest Walk and Morning Tea - Pickup, Group Size, and How the Bus Time Works

9.Great Ocean Road Tour Plus Koalas, Forest Walk and Morning Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,068 reviews

Big cliffs, wild koalas, and a guided forest walk on a full-day Great Ocean Road trip from Melbourne. Morning tea included.

“The tour was really good! We got to visit many places in one day, and the Great Ocean Road is absolutely beautiful. Our tour guide was super helpful and took great photos for us. The only downside is that the bus seats were a bit narrow, but overall it was a fantastic experience!”

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Great Ocean Road Tour Reverse –SML GRP-DLUX Mini Bus Hotel Pickup

Great Ocean Road Tour Reverse –SML GRP-DLUX Mini Bus Hotel Pickup - Pickup in Melbourne: easy start, early start

10.Great Ocean Road Tour Reverse –SML GRP-DLUX Mini Bus Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 915 reviews · from $89

Reverse Great Ocean Road small-group tour from Melbourne with hotel pickup, early Twelve Apostles views, Loch Ard Gorge, rainforest stops.

“We had an amazing experience on the Great Ocean Road tour! Our tour guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the entire journey fun and engaging. He shared fascinating stories and local history along the way, kept everything well oRead more”

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Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary PREMIUM Tour – Max 11 Guests

Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary PREMIUM Tour - Max 11 Guests - Morning start: Winchelsea tea break, then straight to the Twelve Apostles

11.Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary PREMIUM Tour – Max 11 Guests

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 714 reviews · from $114

Reverse Great Ocean Road day tour from Melbourne with small group pickup, live commentary, early Twelve Apostles, rainforest walks, and wildlife stops.

“We had a really good day. Doing the trip in reverse definitely recommended- it meant we avoided the crowds. Each of the stops was memorable, and our guide Kev was knowledgable and helpful. All in all a great day out!”

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From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Full-Day Guided Trip

From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Full-Day Guided Trip - Torquay morning tea, beach views, then the Memorial Arch photo stop

Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Max Highlights & London Bridge

Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Max Highlights & London Bridge - Meeting points in Melbourne, and how the day starts

Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Rainforest & Morning Tea-Melbourne

Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Rainforest & Morning Tea-Melbourne - Price and what you actually get for it

14.Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Rainforest & Morning Tea-Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 568 reviews · from $107

Full-day Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne to rainforest, 12 Apostles, and Loch Ard Gorge, with morning tea, snacks, and Wi-Fi.

“The tour staff (Wes, Josh and another gentleman) and many of the site seeing stops were very good. Loved The Apostles, the Gorge and the rainforest walk. The tour staff was kind, compassionate,and understanding considering there was nothing they could do to remedy the worst part of the trip. The bus is a new bus, which is nice for everyone but those unfortunate enough to sit in the very back row with five seats where the tour company chooses to sell every single seat on the bus. If you get to sit like neatly every other patron on the bus, you get to sit two by two with an aisle…”

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From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Full-Day Sunset Tour

From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Full-Day Sunset Tour - Pickup from Melbourne: choose your spot, then settle in

15.From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Full-Day Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 565 reviews · 13 hours · from $98

Great Ocean Road sunset tour from Melbourne with koalas, Loch Ard Gorge, and the 12 Apostles timed for golden light.

“Had a wonderful day with Jai who was knowledgeable, friendly, helpful to all on the coach. He is a credit to his company. Winessed a fabulous sunset and was very satisfied. It was a very long day but well worth it thank you.”

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