Day Trips from Melbourne to Geelong

Discover some of Australia’s most photographed landscapes on this full-day tour of the famous Great Ocean Road from Melbourne. Stop for refreshments near Anglesea, spot wild koalas along the way, and purchase lunch in the seaside town of Apollo Bay. After lunch, enjoy a walk through Great Otway National Park, learn how the notorious Shipwreck Coast earned its name, and marvel over natural landmarks like the 12 Apostles and the pristine beach of Loch Ard Gorge.

Head out of Melbourne for a full-day small-group tour of the Great Ocean Road. See some of Southern Australia's most beautiful beaches and keep your eyes peeled for native wildlife, as we travel to Apollo Bay where we stop for lunch. Take a dip in the Southern Ocean. Stroll in the rainforest at Great Otway National Park and travel to Port Campbell National Park and the Twelve Apostles where you cruise down the Shipwreck Coast to Loch Ard Gorge.

Avoid the crowds along the Great Ocean Road by traveling in the reverse direction from typical day trips. Depart early from Melbourne and head first to the Twelve Apostles to view the attraction in the morning light, before other tour groups arrive. Continue to landmarks such as Loch Ard Gorge and Melba Gully National Park and look for wild koalas in the eucalyptus forest. A light lunch is provided.

Check off all the highlights of the Great Ocean Road on this full-day tour from Melbourne. Soak up glorious views along Australia’s most famous coastal drive as you visit Apollo Bay, the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. That’s not all: see the Memorial Arch at Fairhaven; spot wild koalas and parrots along the Kennett River and enjoy a short hike through the Otway forest. For the ultimate views, upgrade to include a thrilling helicopter ride over the Twelve Apostles.

Discover the beauty of the Great Ocean Road on this full-day adventure tour from Melbourne. As you cruise along the coast in search of the best lookout spots—like the 12 Apostles—keep your eyes peeled for koalas in the wild. You’ll also go on a guided walk through a forest with some of the tallest trees in the world, stop for a swim at Apollo Bay, and visit Loch Ard Gorge.

Combine a drive along the iconic Great Ocean Road with a high-energy zip-line adventure on this full-day tour Melbourne. Fast track your tour to take in the most photographed landmarks and make a beeline for the Loch Ard Gorge and the 12 Apostles. Take in the views from the Razorback lookout or opt for a memorable helicopter flight (extra cost) along the coast. After lunch, take to the treetops at the Otway Fly Adventure to navigate a thrilling course of zip-lines, suspension bridges and canopy walkways through the rainforest.

Join this group tour and see the sites along the Great Ocean Road, including the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, Mait’s Rest, and more. Your air conditioned vehicle will take you to several stops, including the Kennet River Koala Walk, Apollo Bay, the Otway rainforest, and the town of Colac. All the logistics are taken care of you so you can just enjoy the day.

This a private tour just for your group. After being picked up from your choice of residence you will then explore the world famous Great Ocean Road in this full day tour, follow along in many different languages in our website app so you don’t miss a thing. Spend the day in an airconditioned private vehicle not only exploring the coastline features but also seeing first hand koalas and birds in their natural habitat as well as a guided forest walk where you will see some of the tallest trees in the world. Morning tea is also included. All of this on top of the iconic favourites such as the Torquay Surf Beach, Loch Ard Gorge, 12 Apostles and Gibson Steps with plenty of photo stops along the way. Bring an umbrella if rain is forecast.

Join us for sausage sizzle (beef) for breakfast, coffee and tea included!! Beat the crowd with our small group (max 12 pax) reverse itinerary Great Ocean Road. Get to the 12 apostles and Loch Ard Gorge before most people. Feel the peace and tranquility and the morning breeze of Southern Ocean. Also with this reverse itinerary, we will be able to reach Anglesea in the late afternoon where kangaroo colonies are most active. Travel in style and comfort with comfortable air-conditioned vehicle As we start early from Melbourne, we will arrive earlier than when you join normal Great Ocean Road tour. (20:00 pm arrival onward)

Explore the best of the Bellarine Peninsula. Breathtaking views, incredible wine and delicious produce will make your day on the Bellarine unforgettable. We are a hop on hop off service. Once you book, please select the stops you wish to visit from the timetable according to the times the bus stops at each venue. Some venues have implemented pre-booked and paid tastings. To make sure you have the best experience, you will need to organise your day in advance and book your visit with each venue. Departure: 10:40am - Join the Port Phillip Ferry from their Docklands terminal 11:50am - Arrive at Portarlington and hop on the Hop It Bus to explore the Bellarine Pick up and return via ferry & bus Plan your day using the Hop It Timetable Hop on hop off at any stop along the way No designated driver needed Excellent wine, outstanding food, amazing scenery More money in your pocket to spend on the Bellarine Peninsula Group Bookings: We strictly do not accept any groups larger than 6.

We offer high quality private tours in the Melbourne area. Our most popular tour is the Great Ocean Road tour, which can be done in a variety of different ways. We can take you along the normal route, or we can do it differently and show you more quiet and uncrowded locations if you prefer. You will have time to discuss the various options with your guide in the morning. We also offer private tours to the Yarra Valley and the Mornington Peninsula, as well as to the Grampians, Wilsons Promontory and Mt Buller. We are flexible and our rate is a full day rate for 12 hours, so we can combine a morning Puffing Billy and Dandenong's tour with an afternoon Yarra Valley tour, or a morning city tour with an afternoon Yarra Valley tour. Our 2019 Mercedes Sprinter has a high roof and specially designed seats which recline, and USB ports to charge your devices. We enjoy taking many photos of our customers if requested, because we believe that happy memories are very important and last a lifetime.

Enjoy stunning views of the ocean, cliffs, beaches and forests along the way! Take your magnificent shots with some world-class natural wonders like The Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. The Great Ocean Road is a must-see for anyone! Absolutely customizable at customers' desire--we listen to you, support you and work for your best interest! Please note: the attractions we listed here are for your reference. We are not able to visit all of them in a day. Great Ocean Road has so many great things to explore and experience that you have to be selective! Book us and talk to us with no pressure--fully refundable if you decide not to proceed for any reason. Please check our refund policy for more information.

Join our Chillout Travel Bellarine Peninsula Winery Tour for a full day wine tasting and vineyard lunch experience. Visiting some of Victoria’s best kept secrets. A relaxed high quality fun day to remember!

*PRICE IS PER GROUP. 1 TRAVELER = 1 GROUP (UP TO 4 PEOPLE) Travel privately in a comfortable 4WD on this majestic stretch of Victoria's coastline listening to the rich history with our local guide. Enjoy this exclusive intimate journey exploring the many hidden places along the Great Ocean Road! The tour is flexible with attractions and or total duration. If there are certain things you would like to see please let our experience driver know! Experience the deep history and heritage of Narana, an award winning Aboriginal Centre offering authentic, immersive, cultural experiences. You will also get opportunities to engage up close and in person with native wildlife in the conservation habitat at Narana. (Please note that any physical contact that takes place with animals is initiated by the animal themselves and the animal has the freedom to disengage from contact freely.) *Pickups and drop-offs are also flexible. *Up to 4 passengers per booking

Travelling on Victoria’s heritage-listed Great Ocean Road is one of the greatest road trips you can have in Australia. Our Great Ocean Road Private fully customizable tour features amazing scenery, stories and wildlife in a leisurely drive that will have you gasping at every turn. This 244-kilometre-long stretch meanders through secret bays filled with rock pools, imposing sandstone cliffs, lush rain forests and deserted beaches. Dotted with quaint seaside towns, coastal walks and shipwreck stories makes this region immensely popular. A highlight of the tour is visiting the Twelve Apostles, limestone karsts that rise majestically out of the water off the coast. We have a fleet of 7-seater and 11-seater buses for your group and the price is for the driver/guide and vehicle, not per person. The tour is fully customized and pick up is from your accommodation. We stop often and avoid the crowds, living up to our motto of ‘Let the others rush!’.

Experience the beauty of the Great Ocean Road scenic view with 12 Apostles and Loch Ard gorge with our small group family-oriented day tour company where we can relax and enjoy the ride while sharing some interesting history about this magnificent oceanic coastal road that people talk about. Unlike other tour companies that only focus on "showing the view and go home", we offer family-oriented interaction that makes our tour feels like you are going away with your own family. We try to make our tour fun, exciting and we cater for each, and everyone's need while maintaining the quality and efficiency of our tour. (prepare for some group singing!) Furthermore, our small group tour will ensure more personalised service compared to big group tour, and our small but comfortable minibus will be able to access points of attractions/interests where big buses cannot access. Watch out for some kangaroos and koalas too! Morning Aussie style billy tea and snacks are included

Beat the crowd and embark on a private journey to one of the most famous attractions in Victoria, Australia, the Great Ocean Road. Our private tour will leave Melbourne at 7 am before everyone else. You will get to experience the tour in a more relaxing and peaceful moment. You will be traveling in our late model comfortable van and be accompanied by our experienced and professional driver guide. As this is a private tour, feel free to discuss the tour itinerary with our driver guide and you can customize the tour based on your need. Our driver will give you insights into what is best to work for your group. Nonetheless, you will find this to be an unforgettable day that you will treasure forever.

"Express to the 12 Apostles" epic scenery tour - Relax, our guide takes you on a fun-filled daytrip from Melbourne with elevated seat viewing along the world-renowned Great Ocean Road. Travel first to explore with less crowds in the morning (& less summer heat) the National Park coastal wonderlands of 12 Apostles, Gibson Steps, Razorback, MuttonBird Island & Loch Ard Gorge. Our bus can access places the coaches can't to give you wildlife spotting, stunning beaches & an ancient rainforest stroll after a lovely seaside town lunch -fish n chips on the beach if you wish? Awaken with cafe barista coffee, plus traditional Anzac biscuits & morning juice on us while learning Aussie history before the Memorial Arch. We really do make the Great Ocean Road AMAZING! Our thoughtful details along the way add-up to a big difference to all the others, plus we specialise in this incredible region only so let us make your once-in-a-lifetime day here the best it can be. (we can arrange heli rides)