Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne
Description
Enjoy a personalised and informative experience with expert guides on small group tours of up to 24 guests, enhanced by a multilingual audio guide application available in 16 languages, including German, Italian, French, Russian, Spanish, and more.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Adventure awaits on a full-day coastal tour, where you'll see the iconic 12 Apostles, explore the stunning Loch Ard Gorge, and enjoy koala spotting in their natural habitat!
Enjoy an included morning tea at the famous seaside town of Torquay.
Take a moment to snap a photo of the official start/end point of the Great Ocean Road at the Memorial Arch.
Spot some of the furry locals amongst the treetops! Your guide will help you spot the resident Koala Colony.
Explore one of the Great Ocean Road's most famous towns while grabbing a bite to eat for lunch.
Experience a guided tour through the Otway Ranges' ancient cool temperate rainforest.
The most famous location on the Great Ocean Road, you'll marvel at these amazing limestone formations. Your guide will even take you to Gibson Steps for a chance to view them with sand between your toes!
Explore the historic gorge and hear the story of the Loch Ard, which was wrecked here in 1854 with the loss of 52 lives.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup is only available from the list of hotels provided upon checkout. Your pickup will be between 7am-8am depending on which hotel you selected. Your exact meeting time will be provided after a booking is placed. The full-day Great Ocean Road tour returns to Melbourne at approximately 8:30pm-9:30pm.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Large bags, strollers, prams, baby capsules, luggage & walkers cannot be brought on board
- 2 Tours + FREE City Tour option: This package includes 3 seperate tours, Great Ocean Road Day Tour, Philip Island Penguin Parade Tour & Melbourne City Discovery Half-day Tour
- 2 Tours + FREE City Tour option: Please note that you will be booked as follows: Great Ocean Road Day Tour, on the date selected. Phillip Island Day Tour, on the following date. You may choose any date for your Melbourne City Tour by contacting us directly
- 2 Tours + FREE City Tour option: Please note that the Phillip Island Penguin Parade Tour on day 2 returns between 9pm-12am (dependant on the season)
Reviews(6,923)
This was an awesome tour with so many great sights. Tim, our guide, was very informative, friendly and made sure we got everywhere on time. We had good amounts of time in each location, plus there was a bonus option to do a Twelve Apostles helicopter trip. Prepare for a long day - I was picked up at 7.10am and got back to my hotel at 8.45pm - but absolutely worth it.
Spectacular scenery, charming small towns, and wonderful commentary from our guide Chris
Great experience with our tour guide Bluey today. He was a good communicator and his stories and bus games were interesting and fun! We all enjoyed our day full of beauty and getting to know the Great Ocean Road landmarks. What a gorgeous place. Bluey made sure we saw the sights and he was kind and enjoyable. Timing was well planned and breaks were perfect. Wonderful experience. 10 out of 10!
Great experience and lovely views despite some rain here and there. Jools was an awesome guide. Caution: might get motion sickness due to the winding road. Come prepared if you’re prone to it.
Really enjoyed our tour led by Chris H. There were plenty of stops, so it didn't feel like we were on the coach too long, and the sites we saw were beautiful. We even saw some koalas! Chris was a great guide who brought what was quite a shy group out of their shells.
I had a fantastic experience on Go West's Great Ocean Road tour. The scenery along the Great Ocean Road was beautiful, and the itinerary was well organized with a nice variety of stops throughout the day. The Twelve Apostles, the Otway Rainforest, and the dramatic coastal views were especially memorable. Our guide, Ben, was excellent. He was friendly, professional, and very knowledgeable about the Great Ocean Road and the surrounding area. Being a local, he brought a unique perspective to the tour and shared insights that helped bring the history, culture, and natural environment of the region to life. As a deaf traveler, I also appreciated that my communication needs were accommodated, which allowed me to fully enjoy the tour. My only disappointment was that we did not see any koalas, but wildlife sightings are never guaranteed and are beyond anyone's control. Overall, this was one of the highlights of my visit to Australia, and I would highly recommend Go West Tours.
Thanks so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that your Great Ocean Road tour was such a memorable highlight of your visit to Australia. From the Twelve Apostles and the Otway Rainforest to the dramatic coastal scenery along the way, we're pleased that you enjoyed the variety of landscapes and experiences throughout the day. We're especially glad to hear that Ben helped make the journey so enjoyable. His local knowledge, professionalism and passion for the Great Ocean Road are exactly what make these tours so special, and we're thrilled that his insights helped bring the history, culture and natural environment of the region to life. We're also very pleased to hear that your communication needs were accommodated and that you were able to fully enjoy the experience. Creating welcoming and inclusive experiences for all our guests is something we value greatly. While wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed, we're glad that the incredible scenery and the overall experience still made the day one of the highlights of your Australian adventure. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Ben, who will be delighted to hear your feedback. Thanks again for travelling with us, and we hope to welcome you back on another adventure from Melbourne in the future — perhaps to Phillip Island, the Grampians, the Yarra Valley or aboard the iconic Puffing Billy!
Chris H if Go West tours was an amazing guide. The coastline and 12 apostles lived up to the hype ! The rainforest walk was also a highlight.
It was a great experience on the full day Great Ocean Road tour, with our guide, Michael today! His passion shows throughout the day. He's been absolutely friendly, knowledgeable, and made an effort to engage every single one of us on the tour. It was also interesting to understand more about the background info of the local wildlife and plants.
Thanks so much for your review! We're delighted to hear that you had such a great day exploring the Great Ocean Road with Michael. It's wonderful to know that his passion, friendliness and knowledge helped make the experience so enjoyable from start to finish. We're especially pleased to hear that Michael took the time to engage with everyone on the tour and share insights into the region's unique wildlife, plants and natural history. The Great Ocean Road has so much more to offer than just spectacular scenery, and it's always rewarding to hear when guests leave with a deeper appreciation of the area. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Michael, who will be thrilled to hear that his enthusiasm and dedication helped make your day so memorable. Thanks again for travelling with us, and we hope to welcome you back on another Victorian adventure in the future — perhaps to Phillip Island, the Grampians, the Yarra Valley or aboard the iconic Puffing Billy!
Lisa was absolutely amazing! Was a shame it’d be her last tour with this company. But 100% would recommend!
One of the most beautiful routes I have ever seen! We had a perfect guide - Bluey. He has a great sense of humour and tells the stories about the route and history in a very lively way. It was also very cute that he gave us delicious muffins and coffee on the Great Ocean Road. Everything he recommended for food or stops was really good quality. I had a wonderful day and definitely recommend both the route and the guide!
Thanks so much for your review! We're delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful time exploring the Great Ocean Road with Bluey. It's fantastic to know that his storytelling, sense of humour and local knowledge helped bring the journey to life and made the day even more enjoyable. The Great Ocean Road is certainly one of Australia's most spectacular coastal drives, and we're pleased that it left such a lasting impression. We're also glad you enjoyed the morning tea and that Bluey's recommendations throughout the day helped you make the most of every stop along the way. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Bluey, who will be thrilled to hear that he helped create such a memorable experience. Thanks again for travelling with us, and we hope to welcome you back on another adventure from Melbourne in the future — perhaps to Phillip Island, the Grampians, the Yarra Valley or aboard the iconic Puffing Billy!
