Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Tour - Max 12 Guests

4.9 (4,899 reviews) Melbourne, Australia
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Duration12h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 11 travelers
Skip the linePriority entrance
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

HIGHLIGHTS:
Are you the kind of person that enjoys losing your breath sometimes? Are you ready for the beauty of this storm-carved coastline?
If you said yes, you're ready to join us on this multi-awarded Great Ocean Road Small Groups Tour!
One of the best aspects of this tour is that by reversing the usual route, we get to experience the 12 Apostles in the tranquil morning hours, steering clear of the afternoon rush. Additionally, the sunlight casts a magnificent glow on the limestone formations at this time of day.
Things you will see and do:
• Travel in reverse and go straight to the Twelve Apostles avoinding the large afternoon crowds.
• At least 4 attractions at the Shipwreck Coast: 12 Apostles Coast, Gibson Steps, Loch Ard Gorge, and The Razorback
• Coastal towns: Apollo Bay and Lorne
- Guaranteed koalas spotting
- Multilingual Interactive Audio Guide + a compliementary Melbourne City Walking Self-Guided Tour
- Quality and Sustainable (carbon offset) Accredited Tour Operator

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Professional guide
  • National Park fees
  • Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Live commentary on board
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Multilingual Interactive Audio Guide + a complimentary Melbourne City Self-Guided Audio Guide Tour
  • Food and drinks

What to expect

  1. Winchelsea
    15m
    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)
  2. The Twelve Apostles
    40m · Admission ticket included
    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.
  3. Gibsons Steps
    20m · Admission ticket included
    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.
  4. The Razorback
    25m · Admission ticket included
    This is the most impressive limestone formation of the region, the views are breathtaking!
  5. Loch Ard Gorge
    30m · Admission ticket included
    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
  6. Port Campbell National Park
    Pass by
    Drive through this amazing National Park, home to some of the tallest trees in Australia
  7. The Great Ocean Road
    10m
    Travel along the coastline on this most amazing coastal drive in Australia!
  8. Great Otway National Park
    Pass by
    Drive through the national park and watch these ancient threes passing by
  9. Mait's Rest
    25m · Admission ticket included
    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.
  10. Apollo Bay
    45m
    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.
  11. Kennett River Nature Walk
    20m
    Try to spot the cute marsupials koalas and also take pictures of the orange-bellied parrots that hang around this place
  12. Teddy's Lookout
    10m
    Finish the day by taking some pictures of this amazing Lookout at the top of the cliff in Lorne

Meeting and pickup

End point

Near Flinders Street Station

End point

Near Southern Cross Station

Pickup details

For your convenience, our pickup locations are available within 15 minutes walking distance from any point in Melbourne CBD.
1. At 6:30 am from 196 Flinders Street – Opposite Federation Square, and near Flinders St Station
2. At 6:40 am from 313 La Trobe Street – Near Melbourne Central Station
3. At 6:50 am from 44 Spencer Street – The Great Southern Hotel, near Southern Cross Station.
Your pickup time and location will be as selected during the booking process. If you need to change the location, please notify us at least 24 hours before the tour departure.
Please arrive at the pickup location at least five minutes before departure, as these are public parking spots and the minibus cannot wait.
The drop-off points in the afternoon will be along Flinders Street.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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
  • 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.
  • If you are traveling with people, not in the same booking, please let us know at least 24 hours in advance. We operate with multiple buses and can't guarantee sitting together without being informed.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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