Great Ocean Road Full-Day Sunset Eco Tour from Melbourne
Description
Expert Guides: Enjoy a guided tour with some of the most knowledgeable and friendly guides, ensuring an informative and enjoyable experience. Multilingual Audio Guide: Access the audio guide available in 16 languages (including German, Italian, French, Russian, Spanish, and more), allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the tour, no matter your language preference. Less Crowds: Enjoy a serene sunset experience with a later departure, allowing you to escape the crowds and soak in the beauty of the 12 Apostles. Small Group Tours: Experience a more personalised journey with our intimate small group tours, designed for just 24 guests in a touring vehicle fitted with upgraded seating for superior comfort & visibility. "Journey Through Time" Collection: This series of old-time images will transport you to the past, adding a unique historical dimension to your tour.
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Itinerary
You'll spend the majority of your journey travelling along this spectacular coastal route, taking in amazing panoramas & sweeping ocean views. We'll reach the 12 Apostles in time to enjoy the sunsetting over the ocean!
On reaching the coast, take a quick break in the idyllic seaside town of Anglesea. Stretch your legs alongside the picturesque Angelsea River before continuing your journey along the Great Ocean Road.
Stop for an opportunity to take a happy snap & perhaps make a quick visit to the beach at the historic Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch.
During the summer months, our lunch stop (own expense) is in the town of Lorne, one of the Great Ocean Road's premier beachside towns.
Set alongside the Great Otway National Park, the eucalyptus forest surrounding Kennett River is home to a colony of native koalas. Our guide will assist you in some koala spotting. Keep in mind that they are wild animals and shouldn't be disturbed in any way. During the winter months, we will stop here for out lunch break (own expense).
Explore numerous spectacular coastal lookouts and learn the history of the Loch Ard which was wrecked here in 1878 with the loss of 52 lives. View rock formations including the Razorback, the recently collapsed Island Archway, the Dumpling Pots and Muttonbird Island.
See the world famous 12 Apostles during a stunning sunset - a must see!
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup is only available from the list of hotels provided upon checkout. Your pickup will be between 9am-10am (non-daylight savings, AEST) & 10am-11am (daylight savings, AEDT) depending on which hotel you selected. Your exact meeting time will be provided after a booking is placed. This tour returns to Melbourne at approximately 9pm-12am depending on the season.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Large bags, strollers, prams, baby capsules, luggage & walkers cannot be brought on board
Reviews(1,218)
Pretty much a horrible experience. The tour operator had signs all over the bus to contact him with any comments or issues and he would respond. I wrote him a detailed complaint and never heard from him. The driver was a maniac. The bus was very uncomfortable and the way he drove made multiple people physically sick. He was more interested in just checking off that he got us to all the stops on the itinerary. For example one of the stops for lunch was lovely and would have been nice to tour around, but we were rushed back to get onto the bus. We made another stop for dinner but the town was a virtual ghost town and we spent over an hour there with nothing to do. We were supposed to see all sorts of wildlife and koalas. We saw one koala in a tree. The driver played some kind of awful rap music that gave me a headache. When I asked him to change the channel to something a little more relevant to the ages of the group, he bit my head off and lectured me about the driver’s prerogative for the music. But my main complaint was the bus. It would have been appropriate transportation for a group of 10 year olds but the seats were very close together and even at my modest height my knees were jammed into the seat in front of me. My 6’ husband was very uncomfortable.
Bluey, our tour guide, was fantastic. Highly recommend.
Michael C was an excellent tour guide! Friendly, passionate, and very knowledgeable. He explained everything clearly and made the Great Ocean Road tour both enjoyable and memorable. Thank you for a fantastic experience!
Our tour guide cum driver is too good Joole . She is gem …explains very nicely ….the great ocean road itself is very beautiful and her being our cordinator it was cherry on cake💕
Had the best experience and Jools was really fun and engaging and put in great effort and felt comfortable the whole time. Jools was super funny and also a great driver and insightful with information! We both cannot wait to do another tour again perhaps the puffing train next.
Thanks so much for your review! We're delighted to hear that you had such a fantastic time on your Great Ocean Road Sunset Tour with Jools. It's wonderful to know that his fun and engaging personality, local knowledge and sense of humour helped make the day so enjoyable from start to finish. We're especially pleased to hear that you felt comfortable throughout the journey and that Jools' driving, commentary and enthusiasm all contributed to such a positive experience. Our guides work hard to create memorable days for our guests, and it's always rewarding to hear when they've made such a lasting impression. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Jools, who will be thrilled to hear your feedback. Thanks again for travelling with us, and we hope to welcome you back soon for another adventure — perhaps on our Puffing Billy tour next time!
Our guide and driver Rhys made the difference. Kind, helpful, funny and knowledgeable, he made the trip more enjoyable than what it would be. Well done Rhys!
Was a very scenic tour. Me tour guide Rhys was funny and made sure I had a good day. The sunset at the loch arc gorge was very beautiful and many pictures were taken. The lunch and dinner were ok.
This was a very exciting experience and we got to see a lot of new things and really pretty scenery. There were also a lot of pit stops in between for bathrooms and snacks, which was convenient; the guide, Michael, is also really enthusiastic and passionate about this tour. Overall, it was a very enjoyable experience.
First time visiting great ocean road.
MICHAEL was an excellent guide. He helped get us to the right spot at the right time. He was very knowledgeable and animated. Thoroughly enjoyed this tour. It was quite a windy road to get there, however, MICHAEL managed to make sure that we were ok. He went out of his way to help us find some koalas in the wilderness. You can’t go wrong with this tour. It was very worthwhile.
Thanks so much for your review! We're delighted to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your Great Ocean Road Sunset Tour and that Michael helped make the experience such a memorable one. His enthusiasm, local knowledge and genuine care for guests are qualities we're proud to have on our team, so it's wonderful to hear that they stood out throughout your day. We're especially pleased that Michael was able to help you spot koalas in the wild. Seeing Australia's native wildlife in its natural habitat is often a highlight for our guests, and it sounds like it was a special part of your experience. The Great Ocean Road certainly has its share of winding roads, so we're glad to hear that Michael helped ensure everyone remained comfortable while making the most of the journey. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Michael, who will be thrilled to know that he helped create such an enjoyable day. Thanks again for travelling with Go West Tours, and we hope to welcome you back on another adventure from Melbourne in the future.
