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The rugged Great Ocean Road coastline in Victoria
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Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Day Tour

Duration: 12 hours approx. Location: Great Ocean Road, Victoria Departures: 6:30am — 196 Flinders Street opposite Federation Square; 6:40am — 313 La Trobe Street near Melbourne Central; 6:50am — 44 Spencer Street, Great Southern Hotel near Southern Cross Rezdy product codes: GOR_DAY_winter

Great Ocean Road

From AUD $128.00

  • Adult A$138.00
  • Child A$128.00

Prices in Australian dollars from our live Rezdy booking system.

Maximum 12 people · Minibus maximum 11 passengers · No children under 7 · Free cancellation up to 48 hours · Bookings of 4 or more people receive complimentary hotel pickup when booked on our website.

Overview

The Great Ocean Road before the crowds.

See one of the most spectacular natural landscapes on the planet without the crowds. Our day starts early because we travel inland first and arrive at the 12 Apostles before all the crowds get there, then come back through the world-famous coastline of the Great Ocean Road.

You are guaranteed to visit at least four awe-inspiring attractions: Gibson Steps, Loch Ard Gorge, The Razorback and, of course, the 12 Apostles. There's no rushing, with plenty of stops for amazing pictures, a 20 minute rainforest walk in the Great Otway National Park, and koala spotting guaranteed at Kennett River along with colourful parrots.

Travel in a spacious minibus with a maximum of 12 people for a more intimate experience, with an informative and friendly guide, good chat, great music and a multilingual interactive audio guide, plus a complimentary exclusive Melbourne City self-guided audio guide.

Itinerary timeline: early inland departure → coffee stop at Colac (own expense) → 12 Apostles before the crowds → Gibson Steps → Loch Ard Gorge → The Razorback → lunch at Apollo Bay or Port Campbell (own expense) → 20-minute rainforest walk through Great Otway National Park → return along the Great Ocean Road coastline through Apollo Bay → Kennett River for koalas and parrots → final stop at Lorne → arrive Melbourne around 7pm.

Duration: 12 hours approx. Departures: 6:30am — 196 Flinders Street opposite Federation Square; 6:40am — 313 La Trobe Street near Melbourne Central; 6:50am — 44 Spencer Street, Great Southern Hotel near Southern Cross Location: Great Ocean Road, Victoria Rezdy product codes: GOR_DAY_winter

Photos from this tour

The Twelve Apostles on the reverse itinerary Great Ocean Road tourGreat Ocean Road coastal sceneryGuests at a Great Ocean Road stopRainforest walk in the OtwaysView along the Great Ocean RoadBeach view on the Great Ocean Road tourLookout view on the reverse itinerary tourGuests on the Great Ocean RoadCoastal rock formations on the tourGreat Ocean Road sceneryOcean view from the tour route

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What's included

Tour includes

  • Guided tour with informative commentary and music
  • Spacious minibus for a maximum of 11 passengers
  • Water bottle
  • Departure from Melbourne CBD
  • Multilingual interactive audio guide
  • Complimentary Melbourne City self-guided audio guide

Coffee at Colac and lunch at Apollo Bay or Port Campbell are at your own expense.

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Pickup details

Departures are at 6:30am from 196 Flinders Street opposite Federation Square, 6:40am from 313 La Trobe Street near Melbourne Central, or 6:50am from 44 Spencer Street at the Great Southern Hotel near Southern Cross. Drop-off is along Flinders Street, with the tour back around 7pm. See pickup locations.

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What to bring

Comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, a warm layer and a water bottle. The tour includes a 20 minute rainforest walk and coastal stops.

Children under 7 cannot be accommodated. Free cancellation is available up to 48 hours before the tour. Bookings of 4 or more people receive complimentary hotel pickup when booked on our website. Coffee at Colac and lunch at Apollo Bay or Port Campbell are at your own expense.

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