Category Great Ocean Road & Twelve Apostles

Melbourne · GREAT OCEAN ROAD & TWELVE APOSTLES

The 15 Best Great Ocean Road Tours from Melbourne, Compared

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You get one shot at the coast, and the tour you pick decides most of it. Below are the best Great Ocean Road and Twelve Apostles day trips from Melbourne. Which ones run the road forwards or in reverse to dodge the coach crowds, which stop for koalas at Kennett River, what every seat costs, and which one to book for a first visit.

Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne

Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne - Torquay tea stop and the start-of-route photo at the Memorial Arch

1.Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,607 reviews · from $106Our pick

Small-group Great Ocean Road day trip from Melbourne with koalas, rainforest at Otways, Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge.

“This is advertised as a small group but 25 people in a mini bus is not a small group. Our tour was canceled due to wild fires. And go west did a good job at refunding the money. They were good about communicating the cancellation in time. The shuttles are too crammed for a 10 hour trip.”

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From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Wildlife Tour

From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Wildlife Tour - Melbourne pickup and the comfort setup for a long day

2.Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6,020 reviews · 13h 30m · from $94

Full-day Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles wildlife tour from Melbourne with koalas, rainforest walk, Loch Ard Gorge views, and guided photo stops.

“It was a bit long and tedious but worth it to see the twelve apostles Theo is probably the best part of the trip, lucky if you get him”

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Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Tour – Max 11 Guests

Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Tour - Max 11 Guests - The 12 Apostles early: limestone scale without the crush

3.Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Tour – Max 11 Guests

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,186 reviews · from $106

Reverse Great Ocean Road small-group tour from Melbourne with 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, Apollo Bay, koalas at Kennett River, and more.

“Our trip leader was so kind, knowledgeable and enthusiastic despite being a tour guide for years. I am impressed. I appreciate the backwards route and the small group experience. This is a taste of the Ocean Road. If you really want to pause and go to the beach or shop in the small towns you will not get this on this tour. If that is what you want I would advise renting a car for a couple days and driving yourself.”

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Great Ocean Road Tour w/ Deluxe Minibus & Top-Rated Guide

Great Ocean Road Tour w/ Deluxe Minibus & Top-Rated Guide - Small-group minibus comfort, real breaks, and the guide factor

4.Great Ocean Road Tour w/ Deluxe Minibus & Top-Rated Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,644 reviews · 13 hours - 1 day · from $105

Great Ocean Road day trip from Melbourne with a small group, rainforest walk, koala spotting, Twelve Apostles, and 16-language audio.

“Jon is a excellent tour guide,professional, knowledgeable, funny,safe driver!Every spots have enough time to stay over not too rush,lunch at Apollo Bay the fish&chips is yummy,also can see the wild kangaroos is really a bonus!Highly recommend”

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Melbourne Great Ocean Rd Reverse Tour London Bridge Wildlife

Melbourne Great Ocean Rd Reverse Tour London Bridge Wildlife - London Bridge: the quick stop that changes the whole day

Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Extended–Top Stops&London Bridge

Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Extended–Top Stops&London Bridge - Leaving Melbourne early and getting back at night

6.Great Ocean Road Extended–Top Stops&London Bridge

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,920 reviews · 12 hours · from $42

Melbourne to the Great Ocean Road extended route: 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, koalas, and London Bridge arch with Apollo Bay lunch.

“What a fabulous day on the Great Ocean Road trip! Tony our guide was really friendly and gave us good commentary all the way. Long day but plenty of stops to get wonderful photographs and to stretch your legs. Lunch was an hours stop at Apollo bay where there was ample places to find food. Such excellent value for money, and a highlight was seeing koalas in the wild. If you do a trip you must do this one!!”

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From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Boutique Tour in Reverse

From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Boutique Tour in Reverse - Pickup from Melbourne: early start, easy meeting points

7.Great Ocean Road Boutique Tour in Reverse

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,471 reviews · 12 hours · from $97

Experience Great Ocean Road in reverse from Melbourne with a small group, early Twelve Apostles views, rainforest walk, and wildlife spotting.

“Awesome day trip. Kev was super laid back but informative and friendly with good suggestions. He delivered the information about the history of the GOR with simplicity and clarity. I wouldn’t hesitate to do this trip again if I’m in the area. We also saw my first koala, crossing the road!”

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Great Ocean Road Full-Day Sunset Eco Tour from Melbourne

Great Ocean Road Full-Day Sunset Eco Tour from Melbourne - Morning out of Melbourne: Westgate Bridge to the Surf Coast start

8.Great Ocean Road Full-Day Sunset Eco Tour from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,085 reviews · from $114

Full-day Great Ocean Road sunset tour from Melbourne with koalas, Loch Ard Gorge, and a timed stop at the Twelve Apostles.

“I was disappointed that after many months of conversations the Great Ocean Road eco tour I had booked with Go West, through Viator, was canceled at the last minute. Fortunately, Go West offered me another tour. The driver and guide was friendly and knowledgeable, even guaranteeing that we would see at least one koala bear in the wild, which we did. It's a long and tiring tour, but the scenery is spectacular and the Twelve Apostles were breathtaking. Nature at its very finest.”

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Great Ocean Road Tour Plus Koalas, Forest Walk and Morning Tea

Great Ocean Road Tour Plus Koalas, Forest Walk and Morning Tea - Morning coast hits: Torquay Front Beach to Great Ocean Road photo signs

Great Ocean Road Tour Reverse –SML GRP-DLUX Mini Bus Hotel Pickup

Great Ocean Road Tour Reverse –SML GRP-DLUX Mini Bus Hotel Pickup - Colac morning stop: a quick country break before the coast

Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary PREMIUM Tour – Max 11 Guests

Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary PREMIUM Tour - Max 11 Guests - Price and what actually makes it feel premium

From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Full-Day Guided Trip

From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Full-Day Guided Trip - Torquay Morning Tea: Beach Calm Before the Cliff Chaos

12.Great Ocean Road Full-Day Guided Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 652 reviews · 14 hours · from $98

A full-day guided Great Ocean Road trip from Melbourne with koalas, rainforest walks, and the 12 Apostles, plus tea and Wi-Fi.

“Bree was an extraordinary driver, guide with knowlege about places, history and she made our day very nice. Thank you very much Bree!”

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Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Max Highlights & London Bridge

Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Max Highlights & London Bridge - Pickup and the morning rhythm from Melbourne

13.Great Ocean Road Max Highlights & London Bridge

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 583 reviews · 12h 30m · from $34Best value

Great Ocean Road max highlights from Melbourne: 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, Apollo Bay lunch, koalas, and London Bridge.

“our tour guide, Shin was very nice and helpful throughout the trip and he is very hardworking and will go the extra mile to render his service with sincerity. the itinerary was also well planned with reasonable time given for each attraction. highly recommend!”

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Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Rainforest & Morning Tea-Melbourne

Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Rainforest & Morning Tea-Melbourne - Apollo Bay Stop: Where the Day Breathes (and You Can Grab a Treat)

14.Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Rainforest & Morning Tea-Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 568 reviews · from $107

Full-day Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne with rainforest walk, 12 Apostles views, wildlife spotting, tea breaks, and hotel pickup.

“A wonderful tour! Dandy was our driver and guide, he was the best!! Dandy was organized, accommodating, informative and kept us entertained with local stories/history and played Australian music during our long bus ride. It went by so fast, we had enough time at each stop. The scenic views were beautiful, our family very much enjoyed this tour. And we even saw a Koala in the wild!!”

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From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Full-Day Sunset Tour

From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Full-Day Sunset Tour - From Melbourne pickup to the first coastal rhythm

15.Great Ocean Road Full-Day Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 565 reviews · 13 hours · from $98

Escape crowds on a 13-hour Great Ocean Road sunset day from Melbourne, with koala spotting, Loch Ard Gorge, and 12 Apostles at sunset.

“Angel/Sophia was amazing.She made our trip very memorable and her knowledge about the places was awesome. Me,my husband and daughter had a great time with other friendly travellers in the coach.Three cheers to our Angel Sophia for making this trip so magical with her melodious songs and patience to help us discover the most mesmerizing places around.”

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