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Small-Group Great Ocean Road Day Trip from Melbourne

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  • 11 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

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.
  • Small-group full-day tour along the Great Ocean Road, from Melbourne
  • Get great photo ops of remote beaches and rugged sea cliffs
  • Hear informative onboard commentary from your driver-guide
  • Small-group tour with a maximum of 11 people ensures a more customized experience

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

It's a long day but frequent stops ensure you are consistently engaged.

What's Included

  • Selected City Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Live commentary on board
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

  • Mercure Melbourne Southbank
    9 Riverside Quay, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

    Please meet your guide at the entrance of Mercure Melbourne Southbank hotel.

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

08:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

We will message you pick up time from specific hotels. *** Please note this is the time when we depart that hotel, you need to be there at least 5 minutes before that time ***

What To Expect

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Children 3 and under not catered for. Booster seat available for children 4 to 7 available.
  • Tour not normally suitable for cruise ship passengers. Tour starts at 8:00 from city centre, it is your responsibility to check you can make it on time to avoid missing out on tour and cancellation fees.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Michael_M
Seeing the apostles was of course the highlight, but our guide kept us so entertained with stories, local music and poems, and local history that he became a highlight as well.

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John_J, Mar 2024
scenery great good driver not so good tour guide very little commentary confusing directions and first viator ever with no water offered. Are you saving the environment from plastic?
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Hi, Thank you for your comments. That guide has usually very good response from the passengers. In regards to plastic bottles yes, we offer them on hot days but not every day.
Wonderful Trip with Dandy!
Michael_M, Mar 2024
Seeing the apostles was of course the highlight, but our guide kept us so entertained with stories, local music and poems, and local history that he became a highlight as well.
Ocean Road and the Apostles
Kathleen_E, Jan 2024
The day was beautiful, and the stops were perfect. We stopped at (2) chocolate shops, several Look outs, time for a leisurely lunch, and the Apostles. Lovely day.
Fantastic day
Theresa_M, Jan 2024
A long 12 hour day went very quickly with lots of stops.....but mostly because of our wonderful tour guide, Fred. He is an experienced, professional, funny guide who kept us highly entertained. He pointed out wildlife , even stopping for lots of kangaroos in a field. Great trip!
Great day!
Timothy_L, Jan 2024
Sara was phenomenal! Super easy going guide who kept us all on time while conveying great intel on the area, history, and wildlife.
Nice day trip to see the rainforest and Great Ocean Road
Jennifer_B, Jan 2024
This trip has some beautiful sights but if you get at all roadsick, take something before you leave. The ride is very, very winding and it goes on for many hours (more time spent in the van than at the sights). Sarah was a good tour guide and shared some interesting history and information with us along the ride. Some of the stops on the way were very short. The small group size was great. The walk through the rainforest was really nice.
Good value especially as...
Mariella_A, Mar 2023
Good value especially as Dario was an excellent guide with informative commentary, sense of humour and friendly nature. Small group (11 persons) help to make the tour more personal and enjoyable. Thank you Dario
Fantastic trip and our...
Sue_D, Mar 2023
Fantastic trip and our guide Toby was really informative and entertaining. Would definitely recommend.
More driving than landmarks, but great guide!
Linda_F, Feb 2023
Our guide Toby was very knowledgeable, humorous and gracious. The trip is more driving than seeing landmarks, though that's likely unavoidable, given the distance from Melbourne origin. Walk in the rain forest and the Twelve Apostles were highlights. No native tree planting.
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Hi Linda, thank you for your comments. We are glad you enjoyed your day with Toby. It certainly is a long day with a lot of distance to cover. The native tree is planted on your behalf, maybe at some point in the future we can make it happen and our travelers will plant the trees themselves.
Superb one day experience on the Great Ocean Road.
John_B, Nov 2022
Sean our guide and driver was excellent and knowledgeable and took us to the right places for photos. Overall an excellent trip and highly recommended.
The trip was a little...
john_r, Nov 2022
The trip was a little disappointing. Everyone told us how awesome it was but it was just a drive along the ocean with a few stops to see different things. We’ve seen better. Our tour guide Kevin wasn’t that impressive.
Excellent / On Time
Sean_A, Nov 2022
This was a great trip, especially for the price. We stayed on schedule and managed to see a lot during the 12 hours. Safe driving.
Great
Lori_W, Oct 2022
Great tour but a very long day. The coastline I beautiful. We also had a short walk in a rainforest. At lunch we had the opportunity to have a scallops pie.
Lovely day
Deanna_S, Jul 2022
Beautiful trip. Despite the rainy weather, the views were gorgeous. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly.
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Thank you for your comments. We are glad you enjoyed the tour even if the weather wasn’t ideal.
Perfect day trip! Exhilarating
Deborah_T, Jul 2022
Wonderful day trip. Guide was fabulous - interesting & informative. Many stops for short walks and photos. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Thank you Debora!
solo traveller
Julie_N, May 2022
Our guide Fred was amazing. He knew how to make this trip even more magical than it was before. The places were magnificent and the day went by so quickly. I recommend this experience 100%!
Response from Host, Jun 2022
Thank you for your comments. We are very happy you enjoyed your tour with Fred.
Solo traveller
Ty_S, May 2022
Absolutely worth the 11 hours. The sceneries are spectacular. Tour guide Fred is very nice and accommodating. I got cancelled by another tour company because I was a solo traveler. Fred told me that his company never cancels on anyone.
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Thank you for your comments, we are glad we were able to take you to the Great Ocean Road!
Fantastic Tour of GOR!
Francesco_D, Apr 2022
Amazing road trip where the sites and stops are unforgettable. We had a great guide in Fred who took us off the beaten path at times and had an entertaining narrative along the way. One of the best sunsets I’ve ever seen!
Response from Host, Apr 2022
Thank you for your positive comments. We are very happy you enjoy your tour!
So nice tour!! very kind...
EUNA_J, Apr 2022
So nice tour!! very kind guid informed all about that places. I love the Great Ocean rd and that tour.
Response from Host, Apr 2022
Thank you Aruna for your comments. We are very glad yo7 enjoyed the tour.
Great Day on the Great Ocean Road
Leisa_F, Mar 2022
A big day showcasing the best of the Great Ocean Road. Sebastian was an awesome guide who ensured we had the best experience. Highly recommend to anyone who would like to see an amazing part of Australia in a day trip from Melbourne.
Response from Host, Apr 2022
Thank you Leisa! It was great to have you on our tour!

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