Melbourne Small-Group Reverse Great Ocean Road Tour W/Pickup
Travel the Great Ocean Road while avoiding the crowds, when you book this small-group reverse itinerary tour. Drive straight from Melbourne to the famous Twelve Apostles, then slowly make your way back to the city. Stop at sites such as Teddy’s Lookout, Gibsons Steps, Apollo Bay, and more while also keeping an eye out for wildlife like kangaroos and koalas. Enjoy incredible views over the sea while you learn all about the road and its storied past.
Highlights
- ✓Start at the Twelve Apostles to beat the crowds
- ✓Travel in a premium small-group vehicle with Wi-Fi, water, and reclining seats
- ✓Maximize your chances of spotting wildlife with a guide
- ✓Pickup included from Melbourne CBD, Southbank, and Docklands locations
What you'll see & do
- ✓Pickup available from Melbourne CBD 3000, Southbank 3006 and Docklands 3008 area only. Mercedes Sprinter van
- ✓Coffee stop - Learn about this town's rich farming history and enjoy delicious products from a local bakery.
- ✓Descend down the steps to the beach below with views of Gog and Magog
- ✓Loch Ard Gorge is a treasure trove of natural beauty, coastal wilderness and maritime history. Take some time to wander the trails, exploring the blowholes, offshore limestone stacks and towering cliffs. Visit at dusk to watch the short-tailed shearwaters (muttonbirds) fly home. Hear the story of the Loch Ard shipwreck and learn about the rich maritime history of the area at the nearby Port Campbell Visitor Information Centre.
- ✓Carved over thousands of years by the relentless Southern Ocean, the Razorback rises like a jagged spine from the sea — a testament to the raw beauty of Victoria’s Shipwreck Coast. From the viewing platform, your guide will share insights into the region’s geology, erosion processes, and the stories that shaped this rugged coastline. This stop is perfectly timed within your itinerary, following visits to nearby highlights such as Loch Ard Gorge and the world-famous Twelve Apostles, allowing you to explore beyond the typical viewpoints and avoid the busiest crowds.
- ✓Witness the rugged splendour of the famous 12 Apostles, magnificent rock stacks that rise up majestically from the Southern Ocean on Victoria's dramatic coastline. Created by constant erosion of the limestone cliffs of the mainland beginning 10–20 million years ago, the stormy Southern Ocean and blasting winds gradually eroded the softer limestone, forming caves in the cliffs. The caves eventually became arches and when they collapsed rock stacks up to 45 metres high were left isolated from the shore
- ✓We stop here for lunch, where you will have the choice to buy your own lunch at one of the eateries.
- ✓Discover the serenity of Kennett River, nestled amidst the lush Otways with its vibrant birdlife and pristine coastline, ideal for nature enthusiasts.
- ✓Our favourite stop will take your breath away as it is the highest point on our tour.
- ✓This seaside town is one of the first holiday destinations for Melbournians. This is also where the Great Ocean Road meets the Ocean.
- ✓Enjoy scenic views and the history of the Australian National Heritage-listed Great Ocean Road. You will get a change to walk on a volcanic rock beach.
- ✓Explore the wonders of the Otway rainforest with unique vegetation and some of the tallest and oldest trees in the world
- ✓We stop here to learn more about the history of the Great Ocean road construction and the dedication to the men that built it.
- ✓Final toilet stop and an opportunity to buy sweet treats
- ✓The trip ends here, where you can catch free trams from Southern Cross Station.
What's included
- ✓Entrance fees
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓Pickup Melbourne CBD, Southbank, Docklands or email if more than 5
- ✓Experienced Guide
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓WIFI
What's not included
- ✓Lunch
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for travellers with walking or mobility problems
Pickup only available in Melbourne CBD, Southbank or Docklands
Drop off: Southern Cross Station
When booking, please indicate which hotel and address in Melbourne CBD, Southbank, or Docklands Only. If the hotel is in a no-stopping zone, you may be requested to wait nearby at a safer pickup location. We only pick up in Melbourne City Centre, Southbank, or Docklands. Pickups start approximately 6:30 AM, ending at Southern Cross at approx 18:30
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Melbourne Small-Group Reverse Great Ocean Road Tour W/Pickup
Travel the Great Ocean Road while avoiding the crowds, when you book this small-group reverse itinerary tour. Drive straight from Melbourne to the famous Twelve Apostles, then slowly make your way back to the city. Stop at sites such as Teddy’s Lookout, Gibsons Steps, Apollo Bay, and more while also keeping an eye out for wildlife like kangaroos and koalas. Enjoy incredible views over the sea while you learn all about the road and its storied past.
Highlights
- ✓Start at the Twelve Apostles to beat the crowds
- ✓Travel in a premium small-group vehicle with Wi-Fi, water, and reclining seats
- ✓Maximize your chances of spotting wildlife with a guide
- ✓Pickup included from Melbourne CBD, Southbank, and Docklands locations
What you'll see & do
- ✓Pickup available from Melbourne CBD 3000, Southbank 3006 and Docklands 3008 area only. Mercedes Sprinter van
- ✓Coffee stop - Learn about this town's rich farming history and enjoy delicious products from a local bakery.
- ✓Descend down the steps to the beach below with views of Gog and Magog
- ✓Loch Ard Gorge is a treasure trove of natural beauty, coastal wilderness and maritime history. Take some time to wander the trails, exploring the blowholes, offshore limestone stacks and towering cliffs. Visit at dusk to watch the short-tailed shearwaters (muttonbirds) fly home. Hear the story of the Loch Ard shipwreck and learn about the rich maritime history of the area at the nearby Port Campbell Visitor Information Centre.
- ✓Carved over thousands of years by the relentless Southern Ocean, the Razorback rises like a jagged spine from the sea — a testament to the raw beauty of Victoria’s Shipwreck Coast. From the viewing platform, your guide will share insights into the region’s geology, erosion processes, and the stories that shaped this rugged coastline. This stop is perfectly timed within your itinerary, following visits to nearby highlights such as Loch Ard Gorge and the world-famous Twelve Apostles, allowing you to explore beyond the typical viewpoints and avoid the busiest crowds.
- ✓Witness the rugged splendour of the famous 12 Apostles, magnificent rock stacks that rise up majestically from the Southern Ocean on Victoria's dramatic coastline. Created by constant erosion of the limestone cliffs of the mainland beginning 10–20 million years ago, the stormy Southern Ocean and blasting winds gradually eroded the softer limestone, forming caves in the cliffs. The caves eventually became arches and when they collapsed rock stacks up to 45 metres high were left isolated from the shore
- ✓We stop here for lunch, where you will have the choice to buy your own lunch at one of the eateries.
- ✓Discover the serenity of Kennett River, nestled amidst the lush Otways with its vibrant birdlife and pristine coastline, ideal for nature enthusiasts.
- ✓Our favourite stop will take your breath away as it is the highest point on our tour.
- ✓This seaside town is one of the first holiday destinations for Melbournians. This is also where the Great Ocean Road meets the Ocean.
- ✓Enjoy scenic views and the history of the Australian National Heritage-listed Great Ocean Road. You will get a change to walk on a volcanic rock beach.
- ✓Explore the wonders of the Otway rainforest with unique vegetation and some of the tallest and oldest trees in the world
- ✓We stop here to learn more about the history of the Great Ocean road construction and the dedication to the men that built it.
- ✓Final toilet stop and an opportunity to buy sweet treats
- ✓The trip ends here, where you can catch free trams from Southern Cross Station.
What's included
- ✓Entrance fees
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓Pickup Melbourne CBD, Southbank, Docklands or email if more than 5
- ✓Experienced Guide
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓WIFI
What's not included
- ✓Lunch
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for travellers with walking or mobility problems
Pickup only available in Melbourne CBD, Southbank or Docklands
Drop off: Southern Cross Station
When booking, please indicate which hotel and address in Melbourne CBD, Southbank, or Docklands Only. If the hotel is in a no-stopping zone, you may be requested to wait nearby at a safer pickup location. We only pick up in Melbourne City Centre, Southbank, or Docklands. Pickups start approximately 6:30 AM, ending at Southern Cross at approx 18:30
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.