Small Group means more stops add a great guide and you have an amazing day. Experience a breathtaking journey along Victoria’s Great Ocean Road with your expert guide who will chauffeur you through 243 kms of the most spectacular coastal shoreline in the world. Stop for lunch at the quaint coastal town of Apollo Bay. Bask in your natural surrounds while spending time with an array of Australian native animals in their natural environment. Your final destination will be to capture the magic that awaits you at the awe-inspiring Twelve Apostles & Loch Ard Gorge. Your expert guide will provide an informative commentary to your small group which will be no more than 11 passengers.
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From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 4.
Spend some time exploring the quaint coastal town of Apollo Bay. A sleepy little town located at the foothills of the Otways. Enjoy some free time to explore the long sandy beaches or enjoy a bite to eat at one of the many locally sourced food offerings.
Enjoy exclusive access to the Great Ocean Road Ecolodge. Truly an incredible way to bask in your natural surroundings while spending time with an array of Australian native animals in their natural environment. The wild kangaroos roam free and don’t forget to look up to see the sleepy koalas enjoying their Eucalyptus leaves in the trees.
Your final destination on this incredible journey will be to capture the magic that awaits you at the awe-inspiring Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge.
We will message you pick up time from specific hotels. *** Please note this is the time when we depart that hotel, you need to be there at least 5 minutes before that time ***
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Small-Group Great Ocean Road Day Trip from Melbourne lasts about 11 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
Prices start at $182 per person for this Melbourne experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM.
Children aged 4–15 pay from $93, adults from $182.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We will message you pick up time from specific hotels. *** Please note this is the time when we depart that hotel, you need to be there at least 5 minutes before that time *** Pickup points include The Windsor.
The experience is available in DE, DE, PT, PT, EN, IT, IT, IT, FR, FR, ES, ES, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 11 participants.
Children 3 and under not catered for. Booster seat available for children 4 to 7 available.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 302 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Oceania Tours and Safaris.
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Outstanding small group tour ( 2 of us and 6 others) with our excellent driver/guide Adam. So much to see - all the sea and landscapes. A walk through a rainforest. And we spotted 4 Koalas in the wild (and wallabies). The great ocean road views are breathtaking the entire way.
Super timely on the pickup and communication. Fred was a fantastic guide. Very knowledgeable of the area and very entertaining on this “Long” day trip. A great day where I learned alot and was exposed to some beautiful vistas. I’d wanted to see the 12 Apostles for years. Very happy I made the effort and glad I used Oceana’s tour operator. Thanks for a great experience.
Had a brilliant day with Adam from Oceania - he was incredibly knowledgeable & friendly, told us some great funny / horrifying stories from Australia’s history, and could answer every esoteric question we threw at him. We felt really safe with him driving, plenty of comfort breaks and nice places to stop / eat. We had a genuinely lovely time. Saw some amazing and beautiful places and enjoyed finding koalas, kangaroos and cockatoos. Highly recommended 😊
Adam was a truly great guide. He was super knowledgeable, willing and able to answer all our stupid questions with charm and humour. The trip itself is quite long, but is a great way to see some of the country around Victoria state. We particularly loved the ancient forest walk which was like something from Jurassic park. The drives between each of the stops was enlivened by Adam’s stories and anecdotes about Australian history. We stopped to look at wild kangaroos and koalas (if you steal my idea about renaming the latter as “gummy bears” then I want royalties Adam!)
We had an incredible Great Ocean Road tour thanks to Adam who guided us and made the experience an unforgettable one. From the moment we set off, he was very friendly and courteous. The day was well-organized, with plenty of time to enjoy iconic sights such as the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, the stunning coastline, and the very informative rainforest walk all sprinkled with fascinating stories and information. But Adam went above and beyond to ensure the we got a view of the koalas and kangaroos in the wild and that was the biggest highlight of the tour. We cannot say that the weather was on our side but Adam’s patience and enthusiasm to find the right look out plus his deft driving skill in such a bad weather, made a world of difference. We couldn't have asked for a better guide and would highly recommend this tour with Oceania and Adam to anyone visiting Melbourne.
We were so lucky to get to see the unsurpassed beauty of the Great Ocean Road with Sarah, our fun and lively guide. Stops included Apollo Bay for lunch, a rainforest for a short hike, the Apostles, and Loch Ard Gorge, the site of a tragic shipwreck with only two survivors, young Tom and Eva. This area may be even more magnificent than the Twelve Apostles. Sarah made the tour enjoyable and entertaining by providing GOR’s history and a nice coastal music playlist while keeping us one step ahead of the big bus tour crowds.
Excellent day! Gary is a very good tour guide: Well informed & helpful with valuable information.
We had an amazing day trip along the Great Ocean Road with Burt, our driver and guide. He led a small group of us and drove over 500km in one day but his enthusiasm and knowledge of the area never waned. We saw koalas and kangaroos in the wild and had spectacular views of the coast and the Twelve Apostles. Burt also made sure we had lots of photo opportunities and breaks to stretch our legs and time for lunch. Highly recommended!
Amazing day with our guide Josh. He was a lovely guy. Very helpful & informative. The views were stunning & we highly recommend this day trip from Melbourne Jenny & Richard.
Loved our trip today. Josh kept us entertained with interesting stories and tales. Plenty of stops on route and the finale was spectacular with the 12 (???) Apostles! What an amazing coastline ! Thank you Josh and Oceania Tours !
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small-Group Great Ocean Road Day Trip from Melbourne | 11 hours | 4.8 (302) | $182 | |
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