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Great Ocean Road, Twelve Apostles and Wildlife Small-Group Day Tour from Melbourne

Small group Melbourne, AustraliaAbout 12 hoursGuided in English

Drive the Great Ocean Road from Melbourne in a small group, looking for wild koalas on the way to the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge.

About 12 hoursExplore at your own pace
Small groupKeeps the experience personal
EnglishLive guide or host
CancellationNon-refundable: tickets are issued for your chosen date and time

Highlights

  • The coast of the Great Ocean Road
  • Looking for wild koalas in the Otways
  • The Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge
  • Small group with a live guide
  • Audio commentary in other languages

Full description

The Great Ocean Road follows the coast of Victoria for more than 240 km, past surf beaches, seaside towns and the forests of the Otway Ranges. This small-group day tour drives it from Melbourne with a guide who knows the best stops, from the memorial arch at the start of the road to the lookouts above the surf.

Along the way you stop where wild koalas often sleep in the eucalyptus and king parrots come down to feed, then continue to Port Campbell National Park for the limestone stacks of the Twelve Apostles and the cliffs of Loch Ard Gorge. The return to Melbourne takes the faster inland route. Commentary is available in other languages through an audio guide.

Itinerary

  1. Leave Melbourne

    Depart early from the city centre.

  2. The coast road

    Drive the Great Ocean Road with photo stops at beaches and lookouts.

  3. Wildlife stop

    Look for koalas and birds in the forest.

  4. Twelve Apostles

    Visit the Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge.

  5. Return

    Drive back inland to Melbourne in the evening.

Included

  • Transport from and back to central Melbourne
  • Live English-speaking guide and driver
  • Audio guide in other languages
  • Small group (numbers capped)

Not included

  • Lunch (time is given to buy it)
  • Helicopter flights at the Twelve Apostles
  • Hotel pickup unless confirmed

Meeting point

Central Melbourne; the exact meeting point is confirmed with your quoteThe exact spot and your host's details arrive with your confirmation.

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Know before you go

  • It is a long day with a lot of time in the vehicle
  • Koalas are wild; sightings are likely but never guaranteed
  • The coast can be cold and windy even in summer; bring a layer
  • The order of stops can change with weather and traffic

Frequently asked questions

Is lunch included?

No. The tour stops in a seaside town where you can buy lunch.

Can I do the route in reverse?

Some departures run the route in reverse to avoid crowds; we confirm yours with your quote.

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