Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles Day Tour from Melbourne

Explore Victoria’s coast and rainforest on a shared bus tour from Melbourne. Follow an English-speaking local guide into landscapes shaped by towering forests, coastal cliffs and the stories of the Shipwreck Coast.

• Ride in a comfortable touring vehicle with upgraded seating for the long coastal journey
• Discover historic photographs and extra tour content through QR codes available on tour

Itinerary

1. Start with pickup for your Great Ocean Road tour.
2. At 09:30, stop for 30 minutes in Torquay in Surf Coast Shire for complimentary morning tea by the sea.
3. At 11:00, spend 10 minutes at the Memorial Arch at Eastern View. Take a photo as your guide shares the history of the Great Ocean Road.
4. At 11:45, spend 20 minutes looking for wild koalas in eucalyptus trees and colourful native birds. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
5. At 12:30, take a 30-minute lunch break at Apollo Bay Beach. Explore the seaside town and purchase lunch at your own expense; lunch is not included in the listed price.
6. At 13:30, explore Great Otway National Park on a 30-minute guided rainforest walk beneath towering Mountain Ash trees.
7. At 15:00, spend 1 hour 30 minutes exploring Port Campbell National Park, including the Twelve Apostles and clifftop lookouts. Visit Gibson Steps for beach views if time permits, or take an optional helicopter flight over the coastline for $165 per person, not included in the listed price. Some attractions may be skipped due to capacity or weather conditions.
8. At 16:30, explore Loch Ard Gorge for 45 minutes. Discover its cliffs and turquoise waters as your guide tells the story of the 1878 shipwreck.
9. At 18:30, take a 30-minute dinner break in Colac before the journey back to Melbourne.
10. Return to Melbourne between 20:30 and 21:30, with the return shuttle included.

What's Included

• Round-trip transfers from properties in Melbourne’s central business district
• English-speaking guide and live onboard commentary
• Admission to Port Campbell and Great Otway national parks
• Morning tea with coffee and cake
• Onboard Wi-Fi

Important details

• Children aged 0–15 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
• Requires a considerable amount of walking and stair climbing.
• This tour is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible.
• Meals and drinks other than the included morning tea are not included in the listed price.
• Some attractions may be skipped because of weather or capacity restrictions.
• Your pickup time is assigned between 7:00 and 8:00 am and confirmed after booking.