Visite privée de Great Ocean Road
Description
Nos guides touristiques rendent le Grand Océan intéressant et passionnant avec de magnifiques histoires de naufrages et l'histoire autochtone. La visite privée Great Ocean Road peut être faite à l'envers en évitant la foule , surtout en haute saison propose des paysages étonnants, des histoires et de la faune dans une conduite tranquille qui vous fera haleter à chaque tournant. La Great Ocean Road est un tronçon de 244 kilomètres de méandres à travers des baies secrètes remplies de mares rocheuses, d'imposantes falaises de grès, de forêts tropicales luxuriantes et de plages désertes. Parsemée de villes balnéaires pittoresques, de promenades côtières et de naufrages, la région est immensément populaire. Nous avons une flotte de 7 et 11 places bus / véhicules pour votre groupe et le prix est pour le chauffeur / guide et le véhicule, pas par personne. Plus le groupe est grand, meilleure est la valeur.
Options de l'excursion
Itinéraire
L'arcade commémorative Great Ocean Road Memorial a été construite en 1939 pour commémorer les hommes perdus au cours de la Première Guerre mondiale et constitue la porte d'entrée de cette célèbre route côtière. Votre guide prendra des photos individuelles, de famille ou de groupe avec le panneau «Great Ocean Road» accroché à l'arche commémorative en arrière-plan, ou réalisera vos propres selfies. Un vrai coup de carte postale !!
Un belvédère marin offrant une vue panoramique sur la Great Ocean Road et le premier lieu de repos permanent du forçat William Buckley. Préparez votre appareil photo pour prendre d’étonnantes photos des falaises étreignant la Great Ocean Road et le vaste paysage de l’océan. Avez-vous déjà entendu le dicton australien «Vous avez deux chances pour Buckley et aucune»? Eh bien, votre guide vous racontera l’histoire fascinante de William Buckley et son récit de survie contre toute attente.
Nous nous arrêtons pour chercher des kangourous, tout en dégustant un thé gratuit le matin sur les rives de la pittoresque rivière Anglesea. Anglesea est un beau village de bord de mer entouré de forêts et de paysages côtiers. La vaste étendue de sable entourant l'embouchure de la rivière Anglesea est un lieu de prédilection pour les touristes.
et parmi les grands gommiers, Lorne est une ville balnéaire emblématique et une destination prisée de nombreux Melbournian. Nous conduisons la montagne à un belvédère isolé pour profiter d'une vue magnifique sur la Great Ocean Road. Votre guide prendra un peu de temps pour expliquer la culture autochtone locale, la nourriture et les médicaments de la brousse.
Explorez la forêt pluviale tempérée fraîche de hêtres et de gommiers du frêne de montagne dans le parc national du Great Otway. Cette promenade de 20 minutes sur un mélange de promenades en bois et de chemins de gravier vous conduit au fond d'une vallée dans une partie de cette ancienne forêt tropicale. Observez les arbres géants de la forêt ombrophile, certains âgés de 300 ans environ, s'élever à travers les brumes, créant ainsi un dais pour la magnifique diversité de jardins de fougères et de mousse sur le sol de la forêt. Si vous êtes chanceux, vous pourrez voir certains des habitants de la faune naturelle locale, notamment les wallabies des marais, les koalas, les possums à anneaux et les kangourous gris.
Il est temps de repérer les koalas dans leur environnement naturel, au milieu des eucalyptus. Si vous êtes chanceux, vous pourrez vous approcher de King Parrots et de Crimson Rosellas ici. Kennett River est située dans un cadre magnifique entre la forêt et la mer. Cet endroit est toujours un favori parmi nos invités lors de notre tournée Great Ocean Road.
Le petit canton de Lavers Hill est le point culminant de la Great Ocean Road et se situe à l'intérieur des terres, entre Apollo Bay et les glorieux Douze Apôtres. Si vous n’avez pas déjà mangé, c’est un bon endroit pour manger un morceau. Déjeuner à vos frais.
Une vue iconique. Prenez votre temps pour admirer les magnifiques mers calcaires qui s’élèvent de l’océan Austral et forment les Douze Apôtres officiels; il reste actuellement huit apôtres, le neuvième s’étant effondré de façon spectaculaire en juillet 2005. Ces monolithes ont été créés par l'érosion constante des falaises calcaires il y a plus de 10 ou 20 millions d'années. l’océan austral tempétueux et les vents soufflant en rafales ont progressivement érodé le calcaire plus tendre, formant des grottes dans les falaises, puis des arches, jusqu’à ce que des piles de rochers atteignant 45 mètres de haut aient été fabriquées, complètement isolées du rivage. Observez les deux-apôtres au coucher ou au lever du soleil (lors de notre visite de deux jours) pour observer les couleurs changeantes, allant de l'obscurité dans l'ombre à un jaune sablé brillant en plein soleil. La nature dans toute sa splendeur.
Le Loch Ard Gorge est une étape privilégiée sur la Great Ocean Road. La gorge pittoresque est flanquée de deux parois de falaise lavées de jaune, d'une baie lisse et d'une crique d'eau claire et bleue. Parcourez le sentier qui descend vers les gorges, admirez la beauté naturelle et admirez l’emplacement du naufrage le plus célèbre d’Australie, le Loch Ard, et écoutez son histoire de perte et de survie. Loch Ard Gorge est le début des Apôtres à partir de l'extrémité opposée, où vous pouvez également voir les formations rocheuses Razor Back et Honey Pots.
Ne vous contentez pas de regarder ces colonnes de la mer depuis la plate-forme d'observation. Descendons les 80 marches qui nous mènent à la plage et approchons-les des formations rocheuses impressionnantes. Prenez des photos étonnantes de la plage en regardant les apôtres pour vous souvenir de votre visite sur la Great Ocean Road. (s'il vous plaît noter peut être proche à différents moments de l'année, votre chauffeur vous informera s'il est ouvert)
Colac est situé sur une immense et riche plaine volcanique et la région est principalement utilisée à des fins agricoles et pastorales. C'est sur le chemin du retour à Melbourne, donc un endroit parfait pour se dégourdir les jambes et manger un bout si l'on a faim. Colac propose une variété de cafés à emporter. Si vous préférez, nous pouvons vous déposer à l'emplacement de votre choix dans le quartier central des affaires de Melbourne et vous pouvez dîner dans un restaurant de votre choix. Dîner à vos frais.
Points forts
Ce qui est inclus
Lieux et horaires de prise en charge
Nous vous attendrons dans le hall de l'hôtel.
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Sièges enfants avec besoins spéciaux disponibles
- Animaux d'assistance acceptés
- Landau ou poussette possible pour les bébés et enfants en bas âge
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
- Le temps de trajet est inclus dans la durée totale du circuit
Avis(21)
We have a group of 10 pax, including 4 elderly (above 70yo) and 2 kids (below 12). Our tour guide, Wes, took very good care of the entire group. He was really helpful in customising the experience, from taking off roads to do some koala and wallaby spotting to finding the perfect photo spots and places to eat. He is really patient as well in accommodating our requests for extra stop breaks, making our trip a really effortless and enjoyable one. I highly recommend taking this tour for families :)
Melbourne Touring Company exceeded all our expectations. We booked the Great Ocean Road tour with Melbourne Touring Company and had an outstanding experience today. Our driver and guide, Wes, was fantastic. He suggested doing the route counterclockwise to beat the crowds—a tip that made a real difference to our day. We got to Twelve Apostles first when the light was perfect, which made for incredible photos and atmosphere. What impressed us most was how Wes took us beyond the usual tourist stops. He knew all the hidden spots and beautiful lookouts that most visitors miss, and he even managed to find koalas and kangaroos in the wild for us to see. He shared wonderful stories along the way and was genuinely knowledgeable and kind, making the whole experience feel personal rather than like a standard tour. Seeing the wildlife was truly the cherry on top of an already amazing day. The planning stage was smooth too, thanks to John’s help. He gave us thoughtful advice that shaped our itinerary and made everything run smoothly. If you’re thinking about exploring the Great Ocean Road from Melbourne, don’t hesitate. This company really knows how to do it right. Their pricing is appropriate and you can’t go wrong with them.
Breath taking views of the Great Ocean roadway along with interesting information about the Melbourne area.
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the views along the Great Ocean Road - it really is one of the most spectacular drives in the world. It’s also great to hear that you found the commentary about the Melbourne area interesting and informative. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
We did a personal 2-day tour of the Great Ocean Road with Wes from Melbourne Touring Company as our guide. We chose this personal tour because we wanted to chose our itinerary, go at our own pace, and to be in a car by ourselves with someone else driving and not have to jockey for a seat in a tour bus. We got everything we wanted plus more! Wes was a fabulous guide. He initiated contact several days prior to our tour, then again the day before, informing us on what to expect, what he would bring, & what we needed to bring. Wes was very personable and incredibly informative throughout our two days together. He asked about our priorities and by the time we left him, we had ticked everything off our list! We saw so many animals in the wild- koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, an assortment of incredible birds, and even camels (did you know Australia has a huge population of feral camel that roam wild?), and all close up. He commented often that what we were doing was not something he could do on his bigger tours just because of the distance and timing which made us even happier about our decision to spend the extra money for a private tour. We stopped when we wanted, ate when we wanted, and saw everything we wanted. Thank you Wes for making our time in Australia an AMAZING trip!!
Thank you so much for such a detailed, positive review! It means a lot that you chose to spend your time exploring the Great Ocean Road with us, and even more that the experience exceeded your expectations with Wes We’re thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your two days with Wes. He takes great pride in creating personalised experiences, so it’s wonderful to know that everything from the pre-tour communication, to customising the itinerary and timing, helped make your trip so memorable. It sounds like you had some special wildlife encounters too! Seeing koalas, kangaroos, and other native animals up close is always a highlight, and we’re so glad you were able to experience that in a more unhurried way. Your kind words about the value of a private tour really resonate with what we offer - freedom, comfort, and unique moments that aren’t possible in a larger group setting. We have passed your feedback on to Wes and the rest of our team. Thank you again for trusting us with your journey, and for taking the time to share your experience. We’re so happy we could be part of making your time in Australia amazing!
We did a 3 day, 2 night custom tour of the Mornington Peninsula and the Great Ocean Road. Our guide Wes was fantastic. We asked for a foodies and animals tour. We sighted dolphins, koalas and kangaroos and ate all kinds of meals. From 9 course meals to eating fish and chips and scallops pie on the beach . Doing a longer tour meant we really got a chance to experience Victoria at a deeper level. John who custom made our tour was really responsive and created a perfect tour Thank you Wes and John
Hi Ying, Thank you for the wonderful review. Most importantly thank you for trusting in all the suggestions for the wonderful restaurants, such as "the Cups Estate " The Perch and the Union Station Hotel at Woolsthorpe for your 3 day Private "Foodies "tour and more. It was wonderful to meet you and your family in person on day 1 of your tour. Hopefully we provide a Private tour to South Australia or Kangaroo Island in the future and even Cooper Pedy!! Remember -Let the others, Rush!!
An excellent day. Kevin was very patient and helpful. He guided us and gave us lot of information. He is very friendly and we all Loved being with him. We successfully completed all the travel points.
Thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad to hear you had an excellent day. Kevin will be delighted to hear your feedback. He’s a fantastic guide who always aims to make the day enjoyable, informative, and relaxed for everyone, so it’s wonderful to know you appreciated his patience, friendliness, and the information he shared along the way. We’re also happy that you were able to visit all the planned stops and make the most of your day. Thank you again for choosing to tour with us, and we hope to welcome you back on another adventure in the future!
We had a tour with Wes Albert and it was amazing. We started at 10am which was perfect for us, we skipped all the crowd and turístic buses. Wes was so profesional, full with tips and storys, knew exactly where to spot kangoroos akd koalas.
Thankyou Melanie for the positive comments. The kangaroo photo was amazing. Very Big kangaroo. I must ask Was where he saw the kangaroo. We are very happy that Wes took his time spotting wildlife for you . Wes does love his job and the Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles tour Safe travels and thankyou again for the positive review
Excellent choice, it couldn't have been better. The reverse tour we did was excellent. Special mention to Wes who gave us lots of interesting information about our tour and was very helpful. I recommend it 100%.
Apologies for the late response, it's been a very busy start to 2026. Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so pleased to hear that you had such a great experience on the reverse Great Ocean Road tour. Starting the day in reverse is one of our favourite ways to experience the Great Ocean Road - there's less people and less holdups going this way - so it’s great to know you enjoyed it and that it made the day even better. We’re also delighted to hear your kind words about Wes. He’s a fantastic guide and loves sharing interesting stories and insights along the way, so we’ll be sure to pass your compliments on to him. Thank you for recommending us, and we’re so glad you chose to tour with us. We hope to see you again on your next visit!
Wes was amazing. He was so nice and provided great information to get to know Australia better. We totally recomend the tour
Apologies for the late response, it's been a very busy 2026. Thank you for the lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour and that Wes helped make the experience special. He’s a fantastic guide and loves sharing insights about Australia, so we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words. We really appreciate the recommendation!
This was a fantastic tour that our group of 11 people, from Portugal, conducted with the “Melbourne Touring Company”! The driver and guide was very skilled in driving and managed to accomplish with expertise the entire scheduled itinerary. We saw wonderful landscapes on Great Ocean Road, very charming coastal villages and animals in their environment, of which I highlight the Koalas. Although it is a long day, you can go without fear, because the experience is worth living! We will keep in memory and photographic records the glorious moments of this day!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that your group from Portugal had such a fantastic day exploring the Great Ocean Road with us. It’s great to know you enjoyed the beautiful landscapes, the charming coastal towns, and especially seeing koalas in their natural environment — that’s always a highlight for many of our guests. We’re also pleased to hear that your guide helped make the long day comfortable and enjoyable while ensuring you experienced everything on the itinerary. Thank you for choosing Melbourne Touring Company for your trip. We’re so glad the day created such special memories and photos for your group, and we hope to welcome you back to Australia someday!
