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Great Ocean Road Tour & Sunset at 12 Apostles – Small Group From Melbourne

Instant confirmation E-Voucher Hotel Pick up included

Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    Tuesday and Thursday

    Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday FROM APRIL 1st 2023 onwards.

  • Duration

    Approx. 12 hours

  • Start time

    April-October: 9am - 10am
    November-March: 10am - 11am

  • Meeting Point
    Pick up available from selected inner city hotels. Share the details of your booking with us and we will advise your nearest pick up option.
  • Ending Point

    Same as the start point

Key Highlights

  • Embark on one of Australia’s most scenic drives on a Great Ocean Road tour
  • Experience a truly picturesque sunset over the iconic 12 Apostles, a highlight of the tour
  • A small group tour promises a more personalized experience
  • Explore the Great Ocean Road with some of the most experienced guides in the industry
  • FREE audio translation available in 16 languages on a downloadable mobile application
  • If dissatisfied in any way, please call the local activity operator to help them serve you better
  • Enjoy convenient hotel transfers from Melbourne!
  • Both printed or smartphone vouchers accepted!
  • Explore Loch Ard Gorge, descend the Gibson Steps (time permitting) and drive through the lush greenery of the Great Otway National Park
  • Upload pictures on social media instantly with Free WIFI onboard the 24-seater touring vehicle with upgraded seating

Overview

Embark on one of the world’s most spectacular coastal drives along the incredible Great Ocean Road. See some of the most famous surf beaches and pass through picturesque seaside villages and lush green rainforests on this tour. Explore Loch Ard Gorge, descend the Gibson Steps and drive past the Great Otway National Park & view its eucalyptus trees During the tour, you may also spot koalas and native birds.

An expert guide will accompany you at all times during the tour and will share the interesting facts and legends surrounding the Great Ocean Road. Every twist and turn of the Great Ocean Road boasts breathtaking views of the ocean and rainforest alike, also including a visit to Anglesea River. End your tour by experiencing the stunning sunset overlooking the famous 12 Apostles!

That's not all! Enjoy FREE WiFi onboard the air-conditioned coach and and a mobile application based audio translation service in 16 languages.
For more information on the mobile application click the link given below.

Note: During peak season; due to popularity of the tour the availability runs out often; kindly refer our ‘Please Note’ section below for details.

You will be picked up in a coach from your hotel in Melbourne to start off the Great Ocean Road tour.

Accompanied by a guide, drive through the port town of Geelong and reach the Great Ocean Road that runs along the scenic coastline of southwest Victoria. Drive through the Great Otway National Park and be treated to awe-inspiring views of sandy beaches and plunging cliffs on the edge of the sea. Pass through the seaside villages of Lorne, Apollo Bay and Port Campbell.

Moving on, the coach will then halt for some wildlife spotting next and lunch (direct payable) to the lovely Kennett River. Here, you’re likely to spot koalas and native birds in their natural surroundings.

Continue your tour to the lush green Otway Rainforest, known for growing some of the tallest eucalyptus trees in Australia. Next, you will enjoy a leisurely stroll along the historic beach of Loch Ard Gorge, where you will see the sea-carved Elephant Rock and discover the history of the Shipwreck Coast.

Your last stop in this Great Ocean Road tour is the Twelve Apostles, the breathtaking rock formation which has become a natural icon. Step down to the beach at the Gibson Steps and be dwarfed by these enormous rock stacks. You will be right in time to see the Twelve Apostles against the setting sun. Enjoy the sunset over the spectacular coastline.

On your way back to your hotel in Melbourne, there will be a stop for dinner before enjoying a stunning view of the illuminated city as we cross the Westgate Bridge again.

FREE WiFi onboard & Mobile App Translation: If you want to find some information about your next destination or share that amazing photo you’ve just taken via social media – you can do it immediately with FREE WiFi onboad the minibus. You can also enjoy personalized language translation; this allows you to hear our best guides describe the best of the Great Ocean Road! The translation is offered in 16 languages; French, Italian, Spanish, German, Russian, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Cantonese, Thai, Malaysian and Portuguese. For more information on the mobile application; click here.

Inclusions

  • hotel pick up and drop off from selected Melbourne hotels
  • Transportation in an air-conditioned minibus
  • Experienced English-speaking guide
  • Free WiFi onboard
  • Recorded tour information provided in French, Italian, Spanish, German, Russian, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Cantonese, Thai, Malaysian and Portuguese accessible on a free downloadable mobile application All fees & taxes

Exclusions

  • Meals

Useful downloads

Please note

Voucher information: No need to print! You can show your voucher on your smartphone or other devices. (But if you’d rather print a copy – that’s fine too!)

The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details. They’re a nice bunch, and will happily answer any logistical questions you may have. Please give them a call at least 24 hours before your organised activity to reconfirm.

For last minute bookings, do give us a call! We will try best to arrange something for you.

Our supplier needs at least 4 people on the tour to be able to go ahead.

In the unlikely event that less than this number book for your tour date we will offer you an alternative or a full refund.

During peak season, particularly on the below dates, the availability runs out often due to the popularity of the tour; we strongly recommend calling our activity partner post booking (number provided in voucher) to reconfirm your booking and avoid any last minute disappointments.
Christmas / New Year December 18th – January 10th
Chinese New Year January 18th – February 2nd

Before you come:

Dress appropriately for all weather conditions

Snacks and a refillable water bottle

Warm weather: sunscreen and a hat

Winter: warm clothes and layers as coastal winds can make conditions quite cold

Swimming costume if you want to take a dip

You must arrive at your pickup location at least 10 minutes prior to your allocated pickup time.

No prams or strollers permitted.

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