Day Trips from Melbourne to Great Otway National Park

Experience the Great Ocean Road’s top attractions on this guided excursion that follows the iconic road in reverse. Embark on your journey and beat the crowds while learning about the region’s scenic landscapes and pretty coastal towns from an informative guide. Visit sites including the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, Port Campbell, London Bridge, and Great Otway National Park Rainforest.

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.

See the famous Twelve Apostles and hike through the lush forests of Great Otway National Park on this full-day tour from Melbourne. Reach the UNESCO-listed Twelve Apostles before the crowds and take in the stunning coastal views before enjoying a delicious lunch at a local cafe. Then it's on to Great Otway National Park to hike the forest, see beautiful waterfalls, observe local wildlife, and admire the ancient forests on a hike. On the way back to the city, stop for an optional ice cream and spot koalas, parrots, and kangaroos.

Embark on a thrilling journey along Australia’s most famous coastal drive—the Great Ocean Road. Set out from Melbourne for a full-day tour by air-conditioned minivan, stopping along the way at the coastal town of Apollo Bay. Keep your camera on hand as you spot kangaroos and koalas on a rainforest stroll and admire the dreamy landscapes of Port Campbell National Park, including the iconic 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. This small-group tour is limited to 11 people for a personalized experience and includes hotel pick-up.

Explore the gorgeous Great Ocean Road with this private luxury tour just for you and your family. This is an entirely bespoke experience, so you can decide which places you’d like to stop and spend more time at. You can visit the Twelve Apostles, Great Otway National Park, and so much more. You’ll also stop for breakfast and lunch, but they are additional expenses.

Explore the natural beauty of the Great Ocean Road on a personalized full-day tour from Melbourne with your own private guide. Ride in comfort to top destinations such as 12 Apostles, Maits Rest, and Great Otway National Park, and stop for lunch in picturesque Apollo Bay. Have time for nature walks and wildlife spotting, and have the option to take a scenic helicopter flight (own expense) over the rock formations.

When in Melbourne, don’t miss an opportunity to head out to the Great Ocean Road. This group tour takes you all along the coast, from 12 Apostles to Lord Ard Gorge. This is a medium-sized bus tour, taking you places large coaches can’t reach. There are stops for chocolate samples, history lessons and Anzac biscuits, and a stop for lunch at Apollo Bay (an additional expense).

The Great Ocean Road is one of Australia’s most epic road trips. See all the highlights in just one day on this private excursion from Melbourne. Board your well-equipped vehicle, complete with USB ports and free Wi-Fi, and head to the major landmarks including the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and Kennet River.

Discover the beauty of Australia’s coastal gems. Avoid the crowds with an early departure and embark on an unforgettable adventure along the Great Ocean Road, and witness some of the world’s most spectacular natural wonders and breathtaking coastal experiences. Meander along the rugged coastline, taking in stunning ocean views and exploring the unique natural landmarks along the way. Feel the mist of the ocean spray on your face as you marvel at the towering Twelve Apostles and other iconic rock formations. With opportunities to spot local wildlife and explore charming coastal towns, this journey is the ultimate way to experience the beauty and adventure of the Great Ocean Road.

Experience one of Australia’s most famous road trips, the Great Ocean Road. This tour is ideal for small groups like families of four, friends, backpackers, honeymoon couples, and tourists visiting Australia, as we provide a customized itinerary based on customers preferences. Customize an itinerary for your day, focusing on the spots that interest you and your group the most. Along the way, our tour guide would help you take photos, making the private tour a more personalized experience.

If you’re only in Melbourne for a short time, don’t let that stop you discovering the Great Ocean Road—one of the world’s most famous driving routes. This private, LGBTQ+-friendly tour lets you keep your eyes on the coastal scenery rather than the road, by transporting you between highlights in air-conditioned comfort.

Your tour departs Melbourne bright and early with our sights set on beating the crowds at the Great Ocean Roads' famous 12 Apostles. Here we enjoy a 1km stroll along the boardwalk while appreciating the limestone stacks and stunning views. Our next stop, Gibson Steps, offers a unique 70m cliffside pathway down to the beach. Enjoy this beautiful beach and take all the time you need to get the perfect shot. Next up, it’s time for a delicious lunch before heading to the Great Otway National Park. Enjoy a short but magical hike through ancient rainforests of thick ferns and large myrtle beech to see one of the Otways' pristine waterfalls (where the bigger bus companies don’t visit). We visit the giants of the forest at the Californian Redwoods before continuing our drive along the Great Ocean Road to the tranquil village of Apollo Bay and Kennett River; home to native koalas, king parrots and kangaroos. Our private tours are entirely adjustable to suit you and your group’s needs.

Spend a day cruising down Australia's iconic Great Ocean Road with a private guide. Visit all the highlights, such as the 12 Apostles and the Great Otway National Park. Visit the coastal township of Apollo Bay before entering Port Campbell National Park and seeing its attractions. Enjoy extra time to search for koalas and kangaroos in the wild, and a guided walk through a rainforest.

Journey with the locals onto the Great Ocean Road, where you’ll have time to relax over stunning coastal vistas, hand-feed Kangaroos and other Australian wildlife at the Wildlife Park, and indulge in the stunning views of Loch Ard Gorge and the Twelve Apostles at Sunset. We include dinner as part of your tour, so that you can enjoy more time marvelling at all the beauty that surrounds you, and being that we leave later in the day than most other tours, this means we also have much less traffic on our road. Enjoy the comfort of our luxury midi coaches, that we never fill to capacity, and your guaranteed window seat - you that you can marvel at the views around you.

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.

*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

Travelers short on time in the Melbourne area don't need to miss out on one of Australia's greatest coastal road trips. This Great Ocean Road day tour includes many of the route's highlights, including the Twelve Apostles, Apollo Bay, and London Bridge. And, because this itinerary is the reverse of what many travelers take, you'll be skipping the worst of the crowds.

"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)