Private One Day Great Ocean Road Tour (12 Hour)

5.0
(25 reviews)

12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Join us on an exclusively private 1 day Tour to explore the beautiful Great Ocean Road and all that it has to offer, in your own comfy air conditioned private vehicle together with an experienced guide. Visit all the main hot spots such as the world famous 12 Apostles, plus other must-see attractions inside Great Otway National Park. Visit the beautiful coastal township of Apollo Bay before embarking on a stunning introduction to Port Campbell National Park. If you have any questions regarding any of our tours, please don't hesitate to Call/text/WhatsApp Great Ocean Road Tours DIRECTLY on +61 466 888 775

Tour departs Melbourne 7am & Return back to Melbourne at 7pm the same day (9 hours driving time). 

What's Included

Bottled water
National Park fees
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Driver/guide
Local taxes
Fuel surcharge
Transport by private vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Generic Pick up point - 100 Lorimer Street, Docklands, Victoria 3008 Hotel pick up - We can pick up from selected CBD, Southbank and Docklands hotels only and must be communicated in advance. Please provide a local mobile contact number on your booking, incase we need to contact you pre-tour. Our standard pick-up time is 7am, however please note that during winter months and for select hotels, the pick-up time might be amended to either 06:30am 06:45am to avoid traffic. Once we have your exact pick-up address (i.e. Melbourne CBD hotel) and the the requested tour date, we can confirm the exact pick up time.

Itinerary

Duration: 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Sit back and relax, as we tour along the main section of the Great Ocean Road

    6 hours Admission ticket free
  • Great Ocean Road (Pass by)

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    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    One of the Great Ocean Road's largest coastal towns.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Great vantage point over Lorne and surroundings.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    We stop to view one of the world most famous surf spots.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    We visit Point Addis Marine National Park and the nearby Bells Beach.

    5 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6

    Upon request, we can make time to stop at this lovely sheltered beach where rock pools are available to explore.

    5 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 7

    Guests have the opportunity to walk a small section of this walk. Please note that any walk undertaken will result in replacement of another attraction. Walk location subject to weather conditions.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 8

    A major landmark of the Great Ocean Road, and a chance for some great photos.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9

    We normally pass by this beautiful beach but time permitting, we can spend some time at the beach itself if requested.

    5 minutes Admission ticket included
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    Admission ticket free
  • 10

    Here, we search for the illusive koala. Sadly there are only 80,000 koala's left in the wild, but your guide knows all the best spots to look, so fingers crossed!

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Apollo Bay

    We stop in the picturesque township in Apollo Bay for lunch

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Loch Ard Gorge

    The site of the famous Loch Ard shipwreck.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Mait's Rest

    After lunch, we will undertake one of the area's most beautiful walk - easy moderate 25 minute walk.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 14

    Stunning vantage point along the GOR.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 15

    The tour will pass through The Great Otway National Park

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • 16

    Fabulous cove with spectacular views from the clifftop.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 17

    Choose from either Melba Gully or Maits Rest to enjoy this fabulous Rainforest environment.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 18

    The Marine National Park is home to the Twelve apostles, as well other key rock formations.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 19
    The Twelve Apostles

    We make a stop to view the twelve apostles, from a great boardwalk vantage point.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 20

    This stop requires an additional hour of touring to be added.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 21

    We make a stop at this facility for a comfort break. Refreshments are available from the shop at additional cost.

    5 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 22

    We stop at various Rock formations in the area, including the famous 12 Apostles.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 23
    Loch Ard Gorge

    We make a stop at the historic site of Loch Ard Gorge.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 24

    At the conclusion of the tour, guests will have the option to be dropped off at their hotel accommodation, or they may choose to finish their day at Eureka Observation deck *Tickets are at guests own expense. Upon conclusion of the observation deck, guests are required to make their own way onward journey.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 25

    Upon conclusion of your tour, we can either drop you back at your chosen hotel accommodation, or you may prefer to be dropped off the Botanic Gardens instead. Please note that the gardens close at sunset (therefore visits are dependant on the time of year that you are taking the tour).

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 26

    We make a short stop at the small coastal township of Port Campbell.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 27
    Port Campbell National Park

    The National Park is home to local wildlife as well as some natural rock formations

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 28

    Subject to guest location pick up/drop off location guests will have the opportunity to ride the free city circle tram for a brief introduction to the city.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 29

    Do you tickets to see the Australian Open for an evening session? If so, we can arrange the tour, so we leave Melbourne early and get you back to the Olympic Boulevard area in time! Please contact us in advance on your tour so we can work out the logistics of what will be possible in regards to timing.

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 30

    We can drop you off at your chosen accommodation, or....if you are feeling lucky or just a bit peckish, we can also drop you off right at the main entrance of the Crown Casino Complex. With more than 500,000 square metres of gaming and entertainment, restaurants and shops, it really is the place to be at nightime.

    5 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 12 years
  • NOTE : This total duration spent in the car will be 8-9 hours, as we will travel over 500+ Kilometres. If you suffer from car motion sickness, we do not recommend you choose this tour. We do also a 2 Day Tour with just 4-5 hours driving per day. Please refer to our website for further details
  • Comfy trainers/sneakers are advisable
  • Pick up point - Outside Eureka Tower Observation deck underneath the Palm Trees (7, Riverside Quay, Southbank)
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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