Ultimate Great Ocean Road Morning Escape Full Day Tour
Description
Experience the Great Ocean Road from a fresh and unforgettable perspective. Departing early, this journey takes you straight to the dramatic western coastline, where you'll witness iconic landmarks like London Bridge, Loch Ard Gorge, and the 12 Apostles in the soft morning light. Travel through national parks, relax in the seaside town of Apollo Bay, and capture classic moments at the Memorial Arch. This itinerary blends natural wonders, history, and coastal charm into one seamless and memorable day.
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Itinerary
Once out of the trees and arrived in the Southern Ocean, we arrive at Loch Ard Gorge, shrouded by impressive limestone cliffs. You can take a walk and check out the local attractions, including the Archway, the Razorback, and Dumpling Pots. You’ll also get to learn about Australia’s most famous shipwreck.
Afterwards, you’ll move on to Port Campbell National Park, home to the iconic 12 Apostles. Beating the crowds and capturing the breathtaking views in the soft morning light, you will enjoy free time to take in the views from every angle, walk along the boardwalks, and get the perfect pictures of this wild and rugged coastline.
Enjoy close encounters with Australia's most iconic native animals in Great Ocean Road Wildlife Park (own expense).
Next, pass through the Great Otway National Park, and then we will stop by the roadside depending on the situation and walk into the sweetly scented eucalyptus forest to locate some of the local koalas in their native habitat. (This activity is not guaranteed and may not take place.)
Then stop in the seaside township of Apollo Bay, with time to grab a bite to eat and enjoy the coastal atmosphere. The town boasts wide sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters, and surrounding lush green hills, creating a harmonious natural landscape.
Passing through the quaint seaside resort towns of Lorne and Wye River.
Then take the opportunity to capture a moment under the historic Memorial Arch at Eastern View, one of the iconic landmarks of the Great Ocean Road, originally erected to commemorate the builders of the road.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You can scan the QR code to access multilingual tour commentaries for this tour
- Please provide us with your email address so we can send you the tour confirmation
- The rest of the total duration was spent on the way and transportation between attractions.
Reviews(14)
This was the worst tour experience I’ve had in Australia. The driver was overly strict, had poor communication, and shared information about Australia that seemed inaccurate and misleading. Multiple people on the tour raised similar concerns, which is very worrying for a service aimed at travellers. The experience was not worth the money, especially for a family of five visiting Australia. The strict “no food” rule was unreasonable given that children were part of the tour. One child even became unwell, likely due to the driver’s fast and uncomfortable driving. Overall, this was a very disappointing experience. I strongly recommend reviewing the driver’s behaviour, communication, and driving standards. Travellers should expect a safe, respectful, and informative experience for the price they pay.
10/5 rating experience for the great Ocean Rd Tour with David Hsu as our Tour guide. He was informative, helpful and kind and kept the Tour running efficiently. He made the Tour worth while. Thanks David!
David Hsu was an excellent tour guide. He was very helpful and educational. The tour was excellent and well planned. We highly recommend this tour
Philip is organised and responsible guide. He takes good care of us from the start. He is patient and kind to all. There is a pre, during orientation and asks for our feedback or concern. Will recommend
We appreciate to have Daniel Huang to be our driver and tour guide, who is very experienced, shared interesting stories and knowledge about Aussie. Great weather, fruitful itinerary, breathtaking views.
The itinerary of this tour is amazing. Tour guide Daniel Huang has knowledgeable and wonderful. He told us so many local secrets and tips. He even brought us to see wild Koala & Kangaroo which this is an amazing experience. What a professional guide and memorable trip!!
The tour was really good. I went with my mum, we were picked up and dropped off v punctually and the tour guide (Gus) was very helpful and informative throughout the tour. Really enjoyed the beauty and experience the tour had to offer
5 stars for our amazing tour guide William 5 stars also for the amazing landscapes I enjoyed it very much The only thing is that the trip is very long and a lot of driving (mainly) but the road is very beautiful
The tour guide on this trip are really wonderful. We enjoy the trip. 👍 Thanks for this lovely day. Mr. David Hsu Continue your good service…
It was an amazing day! What magical views! Our tour guide David Tsu was also very accommodating . To top it up, the weather was perfect
