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Explore the Great Ocean Road with just 10 guests (smallest tour group offered) on an adventure that feels more like a road trip with friends than a bus tour!
Why travel with Hike & Seek?
Beat the crowds: Our reverse route helps avoid peak traffic and busy tour groups at the 12 Apostles.
Discover hidden gems: Our smaller vehicle takes us to places larger buses often miss, including giant redwoods, rainforest trails and waterfalls.
Wildlife encounters: Search for wild koalas and kangaroos in their natural habitats.
Local food & drinks: Enjoy a relaxed lunch featuring regional produce, with local wine and beer available to purchase.
More exploring, less rushing: Enjoy scenic hikes, spectacular coastal views and stories from passionate local guides.
With fewer guests, there's more time to connect, explore and enjoy the journey together.
Only 10 spots per tour! Book your Great Ocean Road adventure with Hike & Seek.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
180 St Kilda Road, Southbank, directly outside the NGV (National Gallery of Victoria), near the large thumb sculpture. https://maps.app.goo.gl/xuFNRU1Ktmfk3brg6. The location is approximately a 5-minute walk (400m) from Flinders Street Station, across Princes Bridge over the Yarra River.
Itinerary
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1Cafe La Hoot
Country Coffee & Meet the Crew. Stretch your legs, grab a country coffee and meet your guide and fellow adventurers before the coast unfolds.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2The Twelve Apostles
12 Apostles: Before the Crowds. See the famous limestone stacks on our reverse route, arriving ahead of many big tour groups.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
3Gibsons Steps
Descend to the beach and stand beneath towering limestone cliffs for a new perspective. Conditions permitting.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
4
Lunch in the Heart of the Otways. Take a lunch break at a local Lavers Hill restaurant, surrounded by the Otways. Meals purchased separately.
40 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5Hopetoun Falls
Follow a rainforest trail to a spectacular waterfall among giant ferns and mossy trees. Access permitting.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
6
Wander Among Giant Redwoods. Step into a peaceful grove of towering Californian redwoods, tucked deep within the Otways rainforest.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Great Otway National Park
Search for Wild Koalas. Scan the eucalyptus canopy with your local guide for koalas living wild in the trees. Sightings vary.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
8Apollo Bay
We stop at the beautiful seaside town of Apollo Bay for ice cream and a stroll along the pristine beaches.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
The Great Ocean Road Coastal Drive. Follow the winding coastline past surf beaches, dramatic cliffs and sweeping Southern Ocean views.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Lorne Beach
Enjoy the beautiful coast at Lorne before heading to spot for Kangaroos
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11
Search for wild kangaroos grazing near the Surf Coast, keeping a respectful distance
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Comfortable trainers or hiking boots (waterfall walk can get muddy after rain sometimes)
- Water bottle (1L)
- Cash or credit card for lunch (around $35)
- Warm layers just in case
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Comfortable trainers or hiking boots (waterfall walk can get muddy after rain sometimes)
- Water bottle (1L)
- Cash or credit card for lunch (around $35)
- Warm layers just in case
- Sunscreen, sunglasses & a hat
- Swimsuit & a towel for a swim in the ocean (optional on summer months)
- Good vibes
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- 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.
- 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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