Private One Day Great Ocean Road Tour (13 Hour) Extended Version
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At a glance
- Duration
- 13 hours
- Price from
- $426 / person
- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 1 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Within 24h
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Great Ocean Road Tours
Description
The tour is an Exclusively Private Tour, 13 hours in duration, which explores the beautiful Great Ocean Road and all that it has to offer, in your own comfy air conditioned private vehicle together with an experienced guide. Visit all the main hot spots such as the world famous 12 Apostles, plus other must-see attractions inside Great Otway National Park. Visit the beautiful coastal township of Apollo Bay before embarking on a stunning introduction to Port Campbell National Park, where you will visit Gibson Steps, Loch Ard Gorge, London bridge and The Arch. As this is an extended tour, you have additional time foe search for koala's and kangaroos in the wild, and have a guided walk through a magnificent rainforest. **Please note that this tour NOT operate in May, June, July, August or September due to the limited daylight hours.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, and Fri
- Start times
- 6:30 AM
- Adult (ages 12+)
- $426
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $780.
Larger groups pay less per person.
In demand: 22 of the next 22 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The Great Ocean Road
Sit back and relax, as we tour along the main section of the Great Ocean Road
Bells Beach
We stop to view one of the world most famous surf spots.
Lorne Beach
One of the Great Ocean Road's largest coastal towns.
Teddy's Lookout
Great vantage point over Lorne and surroundings.
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Split Point Lighthouse
A major landmark of the Great Ocean Road, and a chance for some great photos.
Mait's Rest
After lunch, we will undertake one of the area's most beautiful walk - easy moderate 25 minute walk.
Cape Patton Lookout Point
Stunning vantage point along the GOR.
Kennett River Nature Walk
Here, we search for the illusive koala. Sadly there are only 80,000 koala's left in the wild, but your guide knows all the best spots to look, so fingers crossed!
Castle Cove
Fabulous cove with spectacular views from the clifftop.
Great Otway National Park
The tour will pass through The Great Otway National Park
Twelve Apostles Marine National Park
The Marine National Park is home to the Twelve apostles, as well other key rock formations.
Loch Ard Gorge
The site of the famous Loch Ard shipwreck.
The Twelve Apostles
We make a stop to view the twelve apostles, from a great boardwalk vantage point.
Port Campbell precinct and foreshore
We make a short stop at the small coastal township of Port Campbell.
Port Campbell National Park
The National Park is home to local wildlife as well as some natural rock formations
London Bridge
Subject to time, we make a stop to London Bridge rock formation, which partly collapsed in the 1990's.
Melbourne Skydeck
At the conclusion of the tour, guests will have the option to be dropped off at their cruise ship, or they may choose to finish their day at Eureka Observation deck and make their own way back. *Tickets are at guests own expense. Upon conclusion of the observation deck, guests are required to make their own way onward journey.
Twelve Apostles Marine National Park
we make a 45 mine stop for the 12 Apostles boardwalk.
The Great Ocean Road
We travel the entire section of the Great Ocean Road. All the way from the start at Torquay to end the end of the road at Port Campbell. Driving time is approximately 8 hours giving you a huge 6 hours of sightseeing outside of the vehicle.
Cape Otway
We travel through Cape Otway forest enroute.
Lorne
We stop in Lorne for a comfort break. It is also the location for the Great ocean Road museum which is included in your tour (optional)
Port Campbell National Park
We make several stop sin they National Park. the extra time you have a great choice of different venues to visit.
Port Campbell
We stop here for a comfort break, before we make the scenic journey back to Melbourne.
What's included
Included
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Bottled water
National Park fees
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Driver/guide
Fuel surcharge
Transport by private vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Not included
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Pickup Locations & Times
Please ensure you have communicated a pick up location at least 24 hours prior to your departure date. Pick up's are from either inside the Melbourne CBD grid, Docklands or Southbank area. If you require a pick-up from outside of these areas you will be required to meet us at a pre-allocated pick-up point - 100 Lorimer Street, Docklands, Victoria 3008.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
1 reviews
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We wish to advise larger groups of 4 or 5, that our luggage capacity is limited, so we recommend 1 x airplane cabin-sized bags per person. For groups of 3 passengers or less, 1 x standard size suitcase & 1 x cabin-sized bag per person is acceptable.
- NOTE : This total duration spent in the car will be 8-9 hours, as we will travel over 500+ Kilometres. If you suffer from car motion sickness, we do not recommend you choose this tour. We do also a 2 Day Tour with just 4-5 hours driving per day. Please refer to our website for further details
- Please provide a local mobile contact number on your booking, incase we need to contact you pre-tour
- Pick up point - Direct Hotel Pick Up (Melbourne CBD, Docklands or Southbank only)
- Hotel drop off - As per your original Pick up Location.
- Comfy trainers/sneakers are advisable
- Minimum age is 12 years
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Private One Day Great Ocean Road Tour (13 Hour) Extended Version lasts about 13 hours. The itinerary has 24 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $426 per person for this Melbourne experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $780. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, starting at 6:30 AM.
Does this tour sell out?
It can: 22 of the next 22 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Please ensure you have communicated a pick up location at least 24 hours prior to your departure date. Pick up's are from either inside the Melbourne CBD grid, Docklands or Southbank area. If you require a pick-up from outside of these areas you will be required to meet us at a pre-allocated pick-up point - 100 Lorimer Street, Docklands, Victoria 3008. Pickup points include Southern Cross Botanica, Clarion Suites Gateway.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 5 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Great Ocean Road Tours.
Reviews(1)
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