Discover the Great Ocean Road on a shared bus tour from Melbourne with a Chinese-speaking driver/guide. Travel through green countryside and seaside towns along a coastline shaped by nature, with a reverse-route option also available.
Itinerary
- Departure: On the 28-person option, depart at 07:30 or 08:00; for the 08:00 departure, wait in front of Beijing Tong Ren Tang Chinese Medicine. On the 13-person reverse option, depart at 07:30 or 08:10.
- Morning sightseeing: On the 28-person and 50-person options, take a free restroom break at Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery, then explore Split Point Lighthouse and Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch. On the 13-person reverse option, start with the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge and Gibson Steps at 10:30, with 2 hours for this stage.
- Lunch at Apollo Bay Beach: Take a lunch break; lunch is at your own expense and is not included in the listed price. On the 13-person reverse option, this stage starts at 12:30 and lasts 2 hours, including an approximately 1-hour drive to Apollo Bay.
- Afternoon sightseeing: On the 28-person and 50-person options, explore the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. Some attractions may be skipped on the 50-person option because of capacity or weather conditions. On the 13-person reverse option, enjoy 3 hours of coastal driving and sightseeing from 14:30, passing through Kennett River for a chance to spot wild koalas, followed by Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch and Split Point Lighthouse.
- Rest at Colac: On the 28-person and 50-person options, take a rest break at Colac before returning.
- Return: On the 13-person reverse option, return to 108 Little Bourke Street at 19:30–20:00 or 906 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill, at 20:00–20:30. On the 28-person option, return to Chinatown Melbourne or Box Hill at 20:00. On the 50-person option, return to Chinatown Melbourne at 108 Little Bourke Street at 20:00, or 906 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill, at 20:30.
What's Included
- Chinese-speaking professional driver/guide
- Round-trip transport from the meeting location
Important details
- A mandatory AUD 5 driver service fee is payable separately and is not included in the listed price.
- If you appear intoxicated, you may be refused service without a refund.
- On the 50-person option, some attractions may be skipped because of capacity or weather conditions.
- For the 13-person reverse tour and the 50-person tour, arrive 5 minutes before departure.