Great Ocean Road Tour Plus Koalas, Forest Walk and Morning Tea
Description
After being picked up from selected Melbourne CBD hotels you will then explore the world famous Great Ocean Road in this full day tour, follow along in many different languages in our website app so you don’t miss a thing. Spend the day in an airconditioned vehicle not only exploring the coastline features but also seeing first hand koalas and birds in their natural habitat as well as a guided forest walk where you will see some of the tallest trees in the world. Morning tea is also included. All of this on top of the iconic favourites such as the Torquay Surf Beach, Loch Ard Gorge, 12 Apostles and Gibson Steps with plenty of photo stops along the way. Bring an umbrella if rain is forecast.
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Itinerary
We stop here to experience first hand your first look and feel of the iconic beaches and coastal views. You will also be in clear seeing distance of the world famous Bells Surfing Beach. Get a taste of what is to come by taking coastal photos and smelling the fresh seaside air.
Roadside photo opportunity of the most photographed house on Great Ocean Road. Suspended 40 metres above ground by a singular concrete column, its unique architecture maximises the stunning coastline view.
Photo stop at the iconic Great Ocean Road sign. Snap a selfie at this iconic post and send it to your friends.
Photo stop at the iconic Great Ocean Road sign.
Here we stop at the coastal town of Apollo Bay where you can purchase your lunch from the many restaurants and cafes on offer. You can also walk around the coastal town or even take a swim in the beach if the weather suits.
Koalas and parrots in their natural habitat. Your experienced guide knows where to go. Witness koalas and colorful parrots in their natural environment.
Your guide will take you on a forest walk where you will see some of the tallest trees in the world. You will also take in the wonderful fresh natural smells the trees have to offer.
Here you will be able to see some of the 12 Apostles from sea level on the beach. You will feel like you can reach out and touch these limestone marvels.
Take your time to view the world renowned 12 Apostles. An awesome sight with fantastic photo opportunities. See for yourself why these limestone beauties are known all around the world.
See the unique jagged Razorback formation
The Island Archway, the original archway collapsed in 2009 however two striking stacks remain, standing nearly as tall as the Apostles.
The final touring stop but many say it is the best. You need to witness first hand this magnificent formation of rocks and rolling sea. Ground level viewing that will excite you with the natural glories it possesses.
We stop at Colac on the way home where you can purchase dinner from the many restaurants and cafes on offer. After dinner we return you to your CBD hotel.
A stop at one of the best viewing places along the Great Ocean Road to capture that iconic coastline vista.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up from selected Melbourne CBD hotels at 6.40am
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that we gave language guides via our mobile website. Thanks.
- During peak periods larger vehicles may be used
Reviews(1,093)
We had an amazing Great Ocean Road tour! The scenery was absolutely breathtaking, and the whole trip was very well organised. Tony was a fantastic guide—friendly, knowledgeable, and made the journey enjoyable from start to finish. He was especially great at spotting wildlife along the way, giving us the chance to see animals we would have otherwise missed. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Melbourne! It’s going to be a long day, so make sure to get a good night’s sleep and proper rest the night before to enjoy the experience to the fullest.
Fun and small group. The staff was amazing and very helpful
Warren is the friendliest and funniest tour guide I have ever seen. He ensured everything ran smoothly, with our safety as the priority. We got to see everything on the itinerary and even more koala spots, with some cute koalas sleeping and waiting for us to see them. His knowledge of the points of interest helped us learn; his knowledge of the area ensures great Ocean Runs and beyond.
It is my 3rd tour with this same itinerary over past 3 yrs. This round was the best as every stop was on time, smooth traffic and less crowd too. Warren as usual driver cum guide and he is still so funny, keeping the bus on high moods. Highly recommend this tour for 1st timer to Melbourne, a tour that must not be missed.
I was pleasantly suprised by this experience, and Theo was a brilliant guide ! We were able to see the major sites of the Great Ocean Road as well as wild koalas and dolphins.
What an incredible day of sightseeing with Warren. He even took us to a spot where we saw kangaroos in the wild. I did not feel rushed in any of the locations and feel like we had adequate time at each. My only complaint is there is no leg room in those small buses. My husband is 5'10" and his knees were hugging the seat in front. Pretty uncomfortable for a 12 hour day. And please don't put "morning tea" in your itinerary. A cookie and a juice box is a nice gesture but I was looking forward to something that never materialized. That's misleading.
Warren’s a great funny guy, jokes and information on a platter, engaging us. Sufficient time allocated to each stop along the Great Ocean Road. We saw kangaroos and koalas up close! Beautiful wildlife. The 12 apostles themselves were okay, but the journey there was absolutely beautiful.
This tour was everything I expected it to be and more! Warren our guide was fantastic and really knew his stuff! I’m so glad I booked this tour in particular as we definitely made the most out of the day. Weather was a bit dreary to start with but brightened up and the experience was fantastic! Even with the dreary start the whole experience was great! Thanks Warren!
Was an amazing trip with Warren today, went above and beyond with showing us different spots and gave excellent suggestions. Warren also gave other tourist some enjoyable entertainment with Sally and kept the atmosphere light, bubbly and informative. If you’re to go on this trip and get Warren as your driver, you’ll definitely have fun and just makes the entire experience a treat.
Did the Great Ocean Road tour on Tuesday with tour guide Warren. Had the best day in Australia so far!. Warren was relaxed, approachable and had hilarious jokes. He knew where to find the best spots for Koalas and Kangaroos. My husband and I enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and even made some friends on the journey. Overall an awesome jam-packed day seeing some of the most beautiful spots in Australia. The 12 Disciples is a must see for any traveler.
