Great Ocean Road Small Group Tour with Hotel Pickup & 12 Apostles

A coastal landscape with prominent rock formations and a clear blue sea. 1

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Overview

Explore the Great Ocean Road on a scenic reverse-route tour from Melbourne. Visit the Twelve Apostles, Gibson Steps, Loch Ard Gorge, Apollo Bay and the historic Memorial Arch. Add an optional visit to the Great Ocean Road Wildlife Park, with lunch time included. Enjoy an professional driver-guide and choose from Melbourne CBD meeting points or eligible hotel pickup options.

Explore Victoria’s Great Ocean Road on a scenic reverse-route tour.

Visit the Twelve Apostles and enjoy coastal views from Gibson Steps.

Discover the dramatic cliffs and rock formations of Loch Ard Gorge.

Stop in Apollo Bay and take photos at the historic Memorial Arch.

Choose an optional visit to the Great Ocean Road Wildlife Park, with lunch time included.

Travel with an English-speaking driver-guide and select CBD meeting points or eligible hotel pickup.

Return to Melbourne in the evening after a memorable coastal journey.

Activity location

Colac
- Colac, Victoria, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

408 Flinders Ln
- 408 Flinders Lane
- 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Dates

Travelers

Meeting Point (Max 23 Guests)

Earn $4.90
12h
English

Duration: 12 hours
Great Ocean Road Reverse Tour
Minibus
Starting points:
15-21 Therry St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
609 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Grand Hyatt Melbourne, 123 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Melbourne Marriott Hotel, Corner Exhibition &, Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Language options: English

Starting time: 8:00AM

Price details

$81.68 x 2 Adults$163.36

Paid at activity$50.36

Total

Until Sat, Nov 14

Hotel Pickup (Max 23 Guests)

Earn $6.49
12h
English

Duration: 12 hours
Great Ocean Road Reverse Tour
Minibus

Language options: English

Starting time: 8:00AM

Price details

$108.22 x 2 Adults$216.44

Paid at activity$50.36

Total

Until Sat, Nov 14

What's included, what's not

Public liability insurance
Gratuities for guide
professional driver-guide service
Complimentary pickup and drop-off for eligible 3/4/5-star hotels in Melbourne city center
Vehicle insurance
Great Ocean Road Wildlife Park (to be paid on-site; entry is optional).
Meals

Know before you book

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Melbourne (Pass by)

7:30-8:00 Melbourne: Depart from Melbourne’s city centre and head towards the coast, leaving the city behind as you travel through the Victorian countryside. This reverse-route itinerary offers a different perspective on the Great Ocean Road, with plenty of opportunities to explore some of the region’s best-known sights.

Colac

10:00 – Colac: Enjoy a short break in Colac, a regional town along the journey to the Great Ocean Road. Take approximately 15 minutes to stretch your legs, use the facilities and refresh before continuing your coastal adventure. An alternative rest stop may be arranged depending on road and operating conditions.

Twelve Apostles

1h 30m

11:15 – The Twelve Apostles: Discover the Twelve Apostles, one of Victoria’s most iconic coastal landmarks. These towering limestone formations rise dramatically from the Southern Ocean, offering spectacular ocean views and excellent photo opportunities. Enjoy time at the viewing platforms to appreciate the scale and beauty of this remarkable coastline.

Gibsons Steps

12:10 – Gibson Steps: Experience the rugged coastline at Gibson Steps, where towering cliffs meet the crashing waves of the Southern Ocean. Enjoy a different perspective of the coastal landscape and, when access and conditions permit, walk down toward the beach for a closer view of the impressive limestone cliffs.

Loch Ard Gorge

12:55 – Loch Ard Gorge: Explore Loch Ard Gorge, a striking coastal formation known for its towering limestone cliffs, turquoise waters and fascinating maritime history. Take in the dramatic scenery from the designated viewpoints and capture photos of one of the Great Ocean Road’s most memorable natural attractions.

Great Ocean Road Wildlife Park

1h
Admission ticket not included

13:40 – Great Ocean Road Wildlife Park: Enjoy an optional visit to Great Ocean Road Wildlife Park, where you can encounter native Australian wildlife in a natural setting. This stop also provides time for lunch during the journey. Park admission is optional and payable on-site.

Apollo Bay

15:40 – Apollo Bay: Relax in Apollo Bay, a charming seaside town nestled between rolling green hills and the coastline. Enjoy a brief stop to take in the coastal atmosphere, stretch your legs and appreciate the laid-back character of this popular Great Ocean Road destination.

Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway

17:10 – Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway: Stop at the Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway, a landmark commemorating the returned servicemen who helped build this famous coastal road. Take photos beneath the iconic arch and learn about the history behind one of Australia’s most celebrated scenic drives.

Location

Activity location

Colac
- Colac, Victoria, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

408 Flinders Ln
- 408 Flinders Lane
- 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
40 Market St
- 40 Market Street
- 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
The Victoria Hotel
- 215 Little Collins Street
- 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Stamford Plaza Melbourne
- 111 Little Collins Street
- 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne
- 131 Lonsdale Street
- 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
221 Exhibition St
- 221 Exhibition Street
- 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Pegasus Apart'Hotel
- 206 A'Beckett Street
- 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Courtyard by Marriott Melbourne Flagstaff Gardens
- 50 Batman Street
- 3003, West Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Melbourne Marriott Hotel
- Lonsdale Street
- 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
InterContinental Melbourne by IHG
- 495 Collins Street
- 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Grand Hyatt Melbourne
- 123 Collins Street
- 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Crown Towers Melbourne
- 8 Whiteman Street
- 3006, Southbank, Victoria, Australia
The Langham, Melbourne
- 1 Southgate Avenue
- 3006, Southbank, Victoria, Australia
Pan Pacific Melbourne
- 2 Convention Centre Place
- 3006, South Wharf, Victoria, Australia
Crowne Plaza Melbourne by IHG
- 1-5 Spencer Street
- 3008, Docklands, Victoria, Australia
Novotel Melbourne South Wharf
- 7 Convention Centre Place
- 3006, South Wharf, Victoria, Australia
Atlantis Hotel
- 300 Spencer Street
- 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Pullman Melbourne City Centre
- 265 Little Bourke Street
- 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
120 A'Beckett St
- 120 A'Beckett Street
- 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
443 Docklands Dr
- 443 Docklands Drive
- 3008, Docklands, Victoria, Australia
15-21 Therry St
- 15-21 Therry Street
- 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melbourne - Flinders Street
- 270 Flinders Street
- 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
ibis Melbourne - Hotel & Apartments
- 15-21 Therry Street
- 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
The Hotel Windsor
- 111 Spring Street
- 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Crown Metropol Melbourne
- 8 Whiteman Street
- 3006, Southbank, Victoria, Australia
270 Queen St
- 270 Queen Street
- 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Mantra on Little Bourke Melbourne
- 471 Little Bourke Street
- 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
QT Melbourne
- 133 Russell Street
- 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
357-375 Russell St
- 357-375 Russell Street
- 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Sofitel Melbourne on Collins
- 25 Collins Street
- 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Mercure Melbourne City Centre
- 265 Little Bourke Street
- 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands
- 66 Aurora Lane
- 3008, Docklands, Victoria, Australia
The Westin Melbourne
- 205 Collins Street
- 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins by IHG
- 599 Little Collins Street
- 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
889 Collins St
- 889 Collins Street
- 3008, Docklands, Victoria, Australia
609 Lonsdale St
- 609 Lonsdale Street
- 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
66 Spencer St
- 66 Spencer Street
- 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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