Small-Group Great Ocean Road Classic Day Tour from Melbourne
Description
Join your small group eco-tour for the spectacular journey along the Great Ocean Road - One of Australia’s greatest coastal drives, including the world famous 12 Apostles, rolling hills and the Loch Ard Gorge shipwreck legends. In the afternoon discover the Shipwreck Coast, stroll along the historic beaches and see Loch Ard Gorge. Arrive at the 12 Apostles where you will marvel at these enormous limestone offshore rock formations. With small tour groups, there is plenty of time to get out and explore nature at its very best. You will enjoy the benefits of personalised and interactive with our experienced and well-trained tour guides.
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Itinerary
Kick off your Great Ocean Road day tour by meeting our expert guides who will lead the way.
Take a short break in the famous seaside town of Torquay, your guide will provide morning tea as you take in the sights.
Memorial Arch Photo Stop - Hear memorable stories at Memorial Arch about the engineering feat that ended decades of isolation for the regions coastal communities.
Look for Koalas in their natural habitat at Kennett River! You'll also find a variety of very colourful bird life here.
Break for lunch (own expense) in Apollo Bay. Our guides suggest grabbing some take-away food so you can wander down to the beautiful beach or browse the local stores.
Experience the tranquillity of the Great Otway National Park, a huge area of temperate rainforest. Be on the lookout for furry locals as you take a gentle stroll through the ferns and ancient trees.
Take in the world famous 12 Apostles . See the enormous lilmestone stacks from the viewing platform.
Choose to get down to the beach at Gibson Steps, where towering cliffs meet the endless ocean for an unforgettable view.
The history of the infamous Shipwreck Coast is revealed on the beach at Loch Ard Gorge.
Enjoy dinner (at your own expense) on the way back in the charming town of Colac. With limited dining options available, you're also welcome to bring your own meal.
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. This tour returns to Melbourne at approximately 8:30pm-9:30pm.
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Important Information
- 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.
- If travelling with an infant, please contact Tour Operator directly at info@bunyiptours.com and request infant seat.
Reviews(345)
Great day exploring great ocean road! Plenty of scenic stops, muffins tea and coffee provided in the morning which was lovely, meal stop with varied choices, tour round the rainforest and obviously stops at the twelve apostles and loch and gauge. Our tour guide Budgie was amazing! Very knowledgeable and provided us with a fabulous experience. Would recommend.
Thanks so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear you had such a great day exploring the Great Ocean Road with Budgie. It sounds like you made the most of the day, from the rainforest walk and scenic coastal stops to the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. We’re also glad you enjoyed the morning tea, coffee and the variety of meal options along the way! We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Budgie. It’s wonderful to hear that his knowledge and enthusiasm helped make your Great Ocean Road experience such an enjoyable one. Thanks again for joining us and for taking the time to share your experience. We hope to see you again on another Bunyip adventure someday. Safe travels!
very personable driver/guide, but not lot of education...in all fairness maybe there wasn't much to say. He did know where to or hunted for us to see koalas, wallabies and kangaroos. Van was quite warm/ & windows steamed up most of the time, so hard to see out.
Really well organised tour, beautiful places! A special mention to Tom, excellent person and professional.
Super positive experience thanks to our super guide Angel/Sofia who, with her friendliness and professionalism, knew how to turn this trip into an unforgettable memory. The group was made up of 11 people of different nationalities, but she knew how to create a cohesive group and entertained us with her cheerfulness and her joie de vivre, creating a lively and carefree atmosphere even during the Bus trip (about 12 hours in total). Thank you Angel, this experience will remain forever indelible in our hearts. Stefania and Laura
Thank you so much for your beautiful review! Grazie mille, Stefania and Laura! It was so lovely to read about your day with Sophia. We love hearing that such a small group of travellers from different parts of the world ended up sharing such a memorable experience together. Sophia has a wonderful way of bringing people together, and it sounds like her warmth, humour and positive energy made the long journey fly by. The Great Ocean Road is an unforgettable place to visit, but it's always special to hear when the people you meet along the way become part of those memories too. Thank you again for travelling with Bunyip Tours. We hope your Australian adventure brought you many more wonderful memories, and we'd love to welcome you back again one day!
I had wonderful trip, though I went solo,it was worth the money ,especially guide John was very helpful…
Amazing experience at the great ocean road. Breathtaking views along the surf coast to amazing historical stories and the final flourish at twelve apostles and loch ard gorge made it a truly memorable trip. Have to compliment our tour guide Woody for making the experience so personal and informative. He ensured knowing everyone of the tour by name, helping with food preferences and all through ensured the trip was very relaxing without the feel of being rushed at any of the spots. His keen eye led us to spot a few wild koalas and kangaroos ( one with a joey too) , which was the cherry on top. Highly recommended!
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear you had such a memorable day exploring the Great Ocean Road with Woody. From the breathtaking coastal scenery to the iconic Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge, it sounds like you experienced some of the very best our coastline has to offer. We're especially pleased to hear Woody's personal approach made such a positive impression. Taking the time to get to know everyone, helping guests throughout the day and creating a relaxed atmosphere are all things he does so well. And spotting wild koalas, including a mum with her joey, along with kangaroos is always a wonderful bonus! Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience with Bunyip Tours. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another adventure with us in the future!
Our day was WOW. Stunning views along the Great Ocean Road narrated by a great and flexible guide - Tim. Our group was exceptional at friendliness and respect for stop timing. That way Tim worked in humor and extra things to see including koalas and kangaroos in the wild. It’s a long, fun, gratifying day with a phone full of gorgeous photographs. To illustrate how much we enjoyed our guide, we had a train trip scheduled to Sydney the morning after. Our train was cancelled and they put us on a bus. All we could say was we want Tim back!
Thank you so much for this fantastic review! We couldn't help but smile when we read the last part... we're sure Tim would be delighted to know that after your train was replaced with a bus, all you wanted was him back behind the wheel! It sounds like everything came together for a memorable day on the Great Ocean Road—from the stunning scenery and wildlife sightings to a wonderful group and plenty of laughs along the way. We're especially glad Tim's flexibility, local knowledge and sense of humour helped make the experience even more enjoyable. We'll make sure Tim gets to read your review. We're sure it'll make his day! Thanks again for travelling with us. We hope the rest of your Australian adventure was just as memorable, and we'd love to welcome you back for another Bunyip adventure in the future.
Very nice Road trip, well organized and amazing impressions of the australian nature. Only thing disappoiting was the lack of animals seen, but might be related to the winter time.
Our Great Ocean Road day trip with Go West Tours was an absolutely unforgettable experience, largely thanks to our incredible guide, Graeme. The drive itself was spectacular, offering breathtaking views of the rugged coastline at every twist and turn. Graeme was exceptionally talented, effortlessly navigating the winding roads while keeping the whole bus entertained with his helpful local insights, brilliant sense of humor, and his fun habit of playing the perfect song on the bus to match each visited place and mood. He really went above and beyond for our group, actively scanning the trees and fields to find wild kangaroos and koalas for us to see. As if the scenic journey wasn't enough, we were unbelievably lucky to spot a whale right off the Torquay surf beach! We couldn't have asked for a better day out or a more entertaining guide.
Today, guides and drivers Jaimes took the entire team of 23 people for a full and smooth day trip! From the morning to the hotel pick-up, 8 hours out of town, see the sea and enjoy breakfast tea at Torquay beach, then drive along the coastline to start the ocean road tour, during which Jaimes did not forget to remind the safety of the car, and brought interesting explanations in the various attractions, as well as our photo assistant, while staying in the town along the way, Jaimes also recommend local meals, and for the time and accuracy of the various attractions, our team is in good time at 5:30 p.m. Recommend to sign up for this day trip!
Thanks so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you had such a smooth and enjoyable day on our Great Ocean Road tour with Jaimes. It’s fantastic to know you enjoyed the variety of stops along the way, from Torquay Beach and morning tea to the stunning coastline and Loch Ard Gorge. We’re also glad Jaimes helped make the day both informative and fun with his commentary, local recommendations, and photography assistance. A well-paced itinerary and smooth journey are so important on a long day tour, so it’s great to hear everything ran comfortably and on time throughout the experience. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Jaimes. He’ll be very happy to hear he helped make your trip such a memorable one. Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience with us, and we hope to welcome you back on another Bunyip adventure in the future!
