Luxury and Private Great Ocean Road Tour - Tailored
Description
Luxury Private Great Ocean Road Reverse Tour – Avoid the crowds, no rush experience. Experience the Great Ocean Road in the comfort of your private luxury Mercedes vehicle with a dedicated guide. Unlike group tours, this bespoke journey is designed exclusively for you, with the freedom to choose how long to spend at each stop. Our carefully planned reverse route begins at the iconic Twelve Apostles, then returns along the coast, avoiding big-bus crowds so you can enjoy uninterrupted views at a relaxed pace. Highlights include the Razorback, stunning lookouts, charming coastal towns, plus opportunities to spot kangaroos and koalas in the wild. A top-rated guide conducts this tour, with photography assistance. We provide luxury seating, personalised service, and child seats on request. Your day starts with a coffee and breakfast stop before one of Australia’s most breathtaking journeys unfolds. Private, flexible, and unforgettable – this is the Great Ocean Road done in style.
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Itinerary
This is the most popular destination in Victoria and a must-see. Take an optional Helicopter ride over the attractions or view the Apostles over the built platforms.
Another natural treasure just next to twelve Apostles
Be mesmerised by the two giant limestone stacks in the sea from the beach below.
Be mesmerised by this heritage-listed road with spectacular views of the ocean and hills.
This is a must-see for anyone passing through the Otways. The rainforest walk takes us through the Otways' ancient rainforest, featuring towering blue gums, Fern trees, and Myrtle Beech trees. Also, look out for the carnivorous snails.
Take some great photos under this Archway and learn the history of the great ocean road build
This is probably the best photo stop on the Tour, with scenic views of St George Rive, Lorne Beach, Otway Ranges and The Great Ocean Road.
We will stop here and enjoy lunch of your choice. I always recommend the fresh Fish and Chips which every visitor has loved.
The lighthouse was constructed in 1891. For 27 years, three lighthouse keepers worked at this remote location, ensuring the light was operating well and communicating with ships via a number of code systems. The lighthouse still has its original construction with a wonderful staircase and timber fittings. The lantern still operates having had more than three different light sources over its history. The tower was converted to automatic operation in 1919. The keepers' cottages and stables form an intrinsic part of the lighthouse precinct.
Here, the scenery changes to dense tall Eucalyptus and fern trees: you will spot the koalas in the trees.
Last toilet stop and a chance to grab some sweet locally made ice cream and chocolates.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up at most locations, simply provide location after booking
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(29)
Our guide Peter was amazing! so knowledgable about the area, its history, etc. He planned out a wonderful day and if we wanted to shorten here....a little more time there, he was super flexible. And the area was breathtaking! Not to miss when in the Melbourne area for sure!
Views were amazing. Our quide only dropped us off at spots but did not go with us and explain the sites. He talked a lot in the car about un related stuff. A lot of travel from Melbourne but worth it if you enjoy seeing nature and ocean views
Hi Richard, I’m very sorry for the inconvenience caused, and can confirm that I’ve processed a refund for you. This is certainly not the experience we aim to provide. While the guide later advised me that he was unfortunately unwell on the day, this should have been communicated to me immediately, so the situation could have been handled better. Please be assured that I will be reinforcing with all guides that walking each site and providing clear, engaging explanations is a core standard I expect to be delivered on every tour. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I truly appreciate it and hope we may have the opportunity to welcome you again under better circumstances. Warm regards, Melvin
Our guide Peter was a very friendly and knowledgeable tour guide. He was very experienced in giving this tour and took us on a few successful side trips in search of koalas and kangaroos. We were also impressed with Peters safe and courteous driving skill. This tour was all day and we felt it was time well spent. We would highly recommend this tour.
The great ocean tour was awesome and unforgettable despite the rain that came every now and then during our trip. My family of 5 booked a private tour with Melvin as our guide and driver. Our vehicle was a Mercedes minivan which was spacious and comfortable for our family. We were picked up at 7am from our hotel and we travelled to Colac for our morning breakfast. After that we proceeded to the twelve apostles for our first stop of the great ocean road tour. Melvin, our guide, chose to travel via the reverse route which helped us avoided the crowd at every places that we stopped. Considering that we went to this trip on a Sunday, it’s hard to believe that there was little crowd at our various stops. Even though its end November, the weather is very chilly due to the very strong winds along the coastline. For those who want to travel here, please wear enough clothings to protect yourselves against the unpredictable weather in Melbourne. Bring along umbrellas as you never know when the rain will come. Our guide also brought us to see kangaroos and koalas along the way. Lunch at the Apollo Bay was around 1.30pm to 2pm, we chose to eat at a Chinese & western restaurant. The restaurant was not crowded during this time and we were able to find seats and order western dishes for our lunch. The view along the great ocean road was magnificent. I would suggest that if you intend to travel here, it’s best not to drive so that you can fully enjoy the scenic view along the coastline. The journey itself is very long and many sections of the roads are winding and narrow, so it can be dangerous if you are not alert and get yourself distracted by the scenic views. We have our last stop at the chocolate & ice cream factory. We ate some ice creams there and bought some chocolates back to our hotel to consume. This is a good place for chocolate lovers who will find many varieties of chocolates to choose from. In this trip, we were so blessed to have Melvin (Awesome Leisure Group) to be our guide and driver. He was very knowledgeable and experienced. Along the way, he shared with us much information on the great ocean road as well as the history of Australia. I would strongly recommend that you have him as your guide if you intend to travel to the great ocean road. All in all I would say this is an unforgettable trip and I will come back to the great ocean road again if I were to return to Melbourne.
Great experience. Stops were spaced well and we were able to see all the highlights of the Great Ocean Road in a day trip from Melbourne. Mike was a great guide and the van was comfortable with free WiFi.
Excellent private tour with ange, we had a super time!!! Highly recommended, the beautiful places!!!!
We visited the Great Ocean Road on October 22, 2025, and despite the rainy weather, our tour guide Peter made the day unforgettable! He was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing detailed insights about Australian history and culture throughout the trip. Peter took us to the stunning Twelve Apostles, stopped along the way for photos, and ensured we saw koalas and kangaroos. He even took us to visit chocolate factory! Driving for nearly 12 hours, Peter remained attentive and caring, checking on our comfort and adjusting the car’s temperature as needed. He’s a truly thoughtful and dedicated guide—highly recommend! He is also an amazing photographer
An outstanding experience at Great Ocean Rd. Our operator Ange was amazing his knowledge and expertise of the area made our trip the best. This is a must do in Melbourne. I would highly recommend this private tour experience and please ask for Ange.
Did the Great Ocean Drive with Uli and it was absolutely outstanding. He was super flexible, fun, and tailored the trip perfectly for me as a solo traveler. Every stop felt special, and his energy made the whole experience unforgettable. Truly the best day I’ve had in Australia. Thanks, Luis (Uli is the real name—inside joke).
This was a fabulous tour. Mike was awesome! The itinerary was the perfect blend of variety. We saw all the major sites of the Great Ocean Road and made a few stops that weren’t on any other tour agenda which gave us a taste of the rainforest, the quaint town of Colac, we saw Koalas and kangaroos and beautiful rural Aussie farmlands as well as the amazing coastline views and.beaches and history of the Great Ocean road. Highly recommend.
