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This Private Tour of the Great Ocean Road departs early (6:30am) with a Direct pick-up from you Melbourne CBD hotel and returns in the evening (7:30pm) to the city. The early departure helps avoid the crowds & the late arrival back will allow you to discover even more of the region.
We are real locals and true specialists of The Great Ocean Road. Our tours offer premium service for the early morning pick-up. Spend a full day of sightseeing including the Shipwreck Coast, with more stops than usual plus extra time to linger at all the main Rock Formation attractions.
- Early Departure (6:30am) Early Return( By 7:30pm)
- Direct hotel pick up in the morning
- We are Ahead of the Crowds and have lookouts to ourselves
- This is a Private Tour - Only your group will travel
- We specialise in ONLY The Great Ocean Road
- More Photo Stops
- See Kangaroos Koalas and Native Birds in the Bush
( Over 12 years old only )
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We pickup from most CBD, Southbank and Docklands Hotels/Accommodations at 6:30AM in the morning. We drop our guests off back at 7:30pm at their hotel in Melbourne (or any other preferred CBD location of your choosing). Please notify us of your accommodation prior to the tour date. You will also be contacted the day prior by your guide, to re-confirm all the pick-up details.
Itinerary
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1Torquay
Near Bells Beach we search for Wild Kangaroos in the bush. As we leave the city of Melbourne early before other tour groups, we normally arrive at the start of The Great Ocean Road around dawn, where the chances of kangaroo sightings in the wild are increasingly higher.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Views of Anglesea Beach from Various Locations. You can also enjoy a stop at the nearby Split Point lighthouse for some magnificent views
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Your first chance to step onto the Golden Sands of The Great Ocean Road at this magnificent beach.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway
This is seen, by many, as the official start of the Great Ocean Road. here you will learn the incredible story of how and why the road was built more than 100 years ago.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Lorne Beach
Toilet Stop, Beach Views and another chance to stretch your legs.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Great Ocean Road
Here we travel from Lorne to Apollo Bay with various photo stops along the way. This is one of the most visually appealing parts of the road as we travel along cliff top roads. the Extended Tour gives you a total of 6 hours of sightseeing outside the car (compared with only 3 hours on the Standard Tour).
6 hours • Admission ticket free -
7Kennett River
A great place to spot koala's in the wild. We will also spend some time looking for koala's as well.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Cape Patton Lookout Point
Often seen as the best lookout on the Great Ocean Road. As we leave early, we normally have this lookout all to ourselves!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Apollo Bay
Stunning scenery and one of the best beaches in Australia. A chance to use the nearby toilet facilities.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Mait's Rest
Join your guide for a short 25 minute guided walk of this magnificent rainforest.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
11Gibsons Steps
Just before we reach the 12 Apostles, you have time to venture down onto the golden sands, to some of the Apostles from a beach perspective.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
12Loch Ard Gorge
More exploring at this stunning multi viewing area. Razorback, Loch Ard Gorge Beach and Shipwreck Walk
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
13The Twelve Apostles
Time to see these Magnificent Limestone pillars, Created from 16 thousand years of erosion.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
14London Bridge
This is a very popular rock formation with an incredible recent history, which involves the collapse of the formation leaving 2 tourists stranded on the other side. Hear more about their helicopter rescue attempt from your guide.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
15The Razorback
Marvel at this unique rock formation and the surrounding rock stacks.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
16Yatzies
Stopping for our Aussie Themed Lunch. Try a Beef Pie or an Authentic Aussie Burger, Chicken Schnitzel Burger and Have a beer.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
17
We drive home through Farmland including Dairy, Cattle and Sheep and crops.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
18Split Point Lighthouse
You will arrive nice and early here, before the big crowds form, and when the light is at its best for photographs.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
19
One of the best way to see the 12 Apostles and the nearby rock formations is by Air. The 12 Apostles Helicopter Company is a local institution with a perfect safety record to boot. They offer a number of different joy flight durations with professional qualified pilots. If you have chosen our 'Extended 14 hour Tour', this will give you additional to choose from a 15, 25 or 60 minute joy flight. This is at your own additional expense and can be paid for on the day. When your tour guide picks you up in the morning, they can talk you through the different options available and answer any questions that you may have. You have until midday to decide, so your guide can call through and reserve your seat for an afternoon flight departure.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pickup times and locations will be advised the evening before the tour. Your guide will send a text message and an email to re-confirm the Pick up location and time.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- No children under 12 years of age
- Email your accommodation at the time of your booking (or prior to travel date). Accommodation must be within the CBD grid, Southbank or Docklands areas. If outside this area, you will be required to meet us at an alternative pick up point which will be confirmed prior to the tour start date
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Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pickup times and locations will be advised the evening before the tour. Your guide will send a text message and an email to re-confirm the Pick up location and time.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- No children under 12 years of age
- Email your accommodation at the time of your booking (or prior to travel date). Accommodation must be within the CBD grid, Southbank or Docklands areas. If outside this area, you will be required to meet us at an alternative pick up point which will be confirmed prior to the tour start date
- PLEASE NOTE - this tour will cover over 500+ kilometres. Equal to 8 hours of driving. If you suffer from car sickness, we do NOT suggest you choose this tour. You might wish instead to choose our two day tour instead
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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 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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