Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary PREMIUM Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Twelve Apostles limestone formations
- Loch Ard Gorge's shipwreck history
- Koala spotting in the Otway Rainforest
- Bells Beach surfing haven
- Scenic coastal views along the Great Ocean Road
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
- Expert local guide
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
A morning tea stop, as we travel inland in the morning and go straight from Melbourne to the 12 Apostles, this is just a break to buy some coffee/breakfast (own expenses)
Travel inland in the morning and go straight to the 12 Apostles. Get there early, beat the crowds of the afternoon and enjoy these magnificent limestone formations when it’s still quiet and peaceful.
Go down and walk on this amazing beach. Be dwarfed by the 70-meter high vertical cliffs and marvel at Gog and Magog, the nicknames given to the giant limestone stacks rising up out of the sea.
This is the most impressive limestone formation of the region, the views are breathtaking!
Be amazed by these two breathtaking attractions on this stop: - The Loch Ard Gorge - tragic and incredibly beautiful story of one of the most famous shipwrecks in Australia. Walk on the beach and feel dwarfed by the magnificent limestone and sandstone cliffs - The Razorback - the most impressive formation of this rugged shipwreck coast
Pass by: Drive through this amazing National Park, home to some of the tallest trees in Australia
Travel along the coastline on this most amazing coastal drive in Australia!
Drive through the national park and watch these ancient threes passing by
A 20 minutes rainforest walk, to witness some of Australia's most amazing rainforest scenery at Great Otway National Park where you will feel really connected to nature.
Stop for lunch at this vibrant and cool coastal town at Victoria's Surf Coast. The tour guide will recommend some restaurant options, enjoy some fresh food before starting the second part of the day.
Try to spot the cute marsupials koalas and also take pictures of the orange-bellied parrots that hang around this place
Finish the day by taking some pictures of this amazing Lookout at the top of the cliff in Lorne
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
- Please inform the operator of any dietary restrictions in advance.
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning landscapes and wildlife.
- Consider bringing a light jacket, as coastal weather can be unpredictable.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- We are not able to accommodate children under 7 years of age on this tour, as according to VicRoads regulations they must travel on child restraints, which are not available in our minibuses. Passengers who show up with under 7 years old kids will be refused boarding without refund.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Expected to be back to Melbourne around 7 PM.
- This is a small groups tour and the vehicles are 12 seaters minibuses Toyota Hiace or similar. In case extra room is required, send us a message so we can arrange large coaches option.
Traveler reviews
Indeed a great ocean road !
This was an amazing trip. Our guide Peter was on time at our hotel for pickup and his sense of humour and knowledge kept us going for the whole trip. The great ocean road is amazing takes about 12 hours from the start to the end but it’s a lot of stops in between and Peter ensured we were away from big tourist buses and had secret spots which showed a wallaby, koalas and kangaroos in their natural habitat. Highly recommended
Great Ocean Road
We had a wonderful trip along the Great Ocean Road today with Patricia. She was funny and shared many historical and interesting stories about Victoria along the way. We even saw a koala sleeping in a tree during the trip! Pick-up and drop-off were right in front of our hotel, which made everything very convenient. Highly recommend!
Long, but pleasant day. Chris was a great host.
Not much at all. Learnt some ieteresting historical events of many locations and was good to beat the tourist wave.
great ocean road: autumn version
the “reverse tour” was a great move because on this particular day we were so fortunate to experience “better” weather at the beginning of the tour (throughout the morning). the evening brought weather that has been melbourne’s coldest (since their winter season). but i will say, the great ocean road is beautiful no matter what the weather may bring. tip: if it’s cooler a specific day it’s probably a good idea to bring a jacket. the good thing is that you’re able to leave it on the bus between stops so you’re not having to worry about carrying things. most importantly, our tour guide chris was incredible. it’s such an asset having a host who has life experience and historical knowledge in the region because guests are able to receive a less tourist-y and more of a local experience which is brilliant for interstate and international visitors. he was also welcoming and had great humour. it made the tour comfortable and enjoyable. also a thank you to our guide chris for taking us all to a small town coffee shop called “café la hoot” in winchelsea and a restaurant called “george’s” out at apollo bay. whenever i’m at home or when i travel i always like to support small businesses. honourable mention: great playlist. such a vibe.
Wonderful Great Ocean Road Experience – From Malaysia 🇲🇾
Annie was knowledgeable and friendly, and our driver was safe and professional—great experience overall!