Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Small Group Tour

Experience the breathtaking beauty of the storm-carved coastline on a small group tour of the Great Ocean Road. Visit the iconic Twelve Apostles, explore the Shipwreck Coast, and discover charming coastal towns.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Winchelsea - A morning tea stop. As we head inland from Melbourne to the 12 Apostles, this is a chance to grab some coffee or breakfast (at your own expense).
  • Twelve Apostles - Head inland in the morning directly to the 12 Apostles. Arrive early to avoid the afternoon crowds and appreciate these stunning limestone formations in a tranquil setting.
  • Gibsons Steps - Descend to this remarkable beach. Stand in awe of the 70-meter high vertical cliffs and the towering limestone stacks known as Gog and Magog.
  • The Razorback - Witness the most striking limestone formation in the area, offering breathtaking views.
  • Loch Ard Gorge - Discover two awe-inspiring attractions at this stop:
    • The Loch Ard Gorge: Learn the tragic yet beautiful story of one of Australia’s most famous shipwrecks. Walk along the beach and feel dwarfed by the towering limestone and sandstone cliffs.
    • The Razorback: Marvel at the most impressive formation along this rugged shipwreck coast.
  • Port Campbell National Park - Drive through this stunning National Park, home to some of Australia’s tallest trees.
  • The Great Ocean Road - Experience Australia’s most spectacular coastal drive along this scenic route.
  • Great Otway National Park - Drive through the park and admire the ancient trees.
  • Mait’s Rest - Take a 20-minute rainforest walk to see some of Australia’s most breathtaking rainforest scenery in Great Otway National Park, where you’ll feel deeply connected to nature.
  • Apollo Bay - Stop for lunch in this lively coastal town on Victoria’s Surf Coast. The tour guide will suggest some restaurant options, allowing you to enjoy fresh food before continuing your journey.
  • Kennet River Koala Walk - Look for adorable koalas and capture photos of the orange-bellied parrots that frequent this area.
  • Teddy’s Lookout - Conclude the day with photos from this stunning lookout atop a cliff in Lorne.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Professional guide
  • National Park fees
  • Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Live commentary on board
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

HIGHLIGHTS: Are you the kind of person that enjoys losing your breath sometimes? Are you ready for the beauty of this storm-carved coastline? If you said yes, you’re ready to join us on this excellent Great Ocean Road Small Groups Tour! One of the best aspects of this tour is that by reversing the usual route, we get to experience the 12 Apostles in the tranquil morning hours, steering clear of the afternoon rush. Additionally, the sunlight casts a magnificent glow on the limestone formations at this time of day. Things you will see and do: • Travel inland in the morning straight to the Twelve Apostles • At least 4 attractions at the Shipwreck Coast: 12 Apostles Coast, Gibson Steps, Loch Ard Gorge, and The Razorback • Coastal towns: Apollo Bay, Lorne, and lots of other stops for pictures - Spot koalas in the wild • Reverse itinerary to avoid the crowds: we mean it! We get there earlier • More attractions, more stops, more fun!

  • We are not able to accommodate children under 7 years of age on this tour, as according to VicRoads regulations they must travel on child restraints, which are not available in our minibuses. Passengers who show up with under 7 years old kids will be refused boarding without refund.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • This is a small groups tour and the vehicles are 12 seaters minibuses Toyota Hiace or similar. In case extra room is required, send us a message so we can arrange large coaches option.
  • If you are traveling with people, not in the same booking, please let us know at least 24 hours in advance. We operate with multiple buses and can’t guarantee sitting together without being informed.
Location
State Theatre
Saint Kilda Road
Expected return to Melbourne: around 7 PM.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Weisi_c
Aug 2, 2024
Great tour and knowledge guide - I had a great time with the tour, very friendly guide Jimmy who is Knowledgeable and took care of everyone on this tour. Highly recommended!
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Trail793040
Aug 1, 2024
The GREAT Ocean Road Reverse Trip - Fabulous views and expert guide who gave us a cultural insight we would never have discovered ourselves! Excellent value, timings were perfect and dawn till dusk discovery. Thank you Marty.
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Ana_g
Jul 31, 2024
Best way to visit the twelve apostles! - The reverse itinerary is the way to do it! We had an amazing time doing this trip. Our guide - Marty - was amazing and very nice to everyone on the bus. We had plenty of time in all stops and we left feeling much more knowledgeable. The group was small and very friendly. Everyone respected the available time we had at each spot which was great! Marty really made the experience much more personalised by giving out pieces of trivia along the way and entertaining the crew on the long road. It was the experience of a lifetime to see all the amazing things that we saw on this trip. Everything went smoothly because it was well organised.
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64wl
Jul 31, 2024
Excellent! Recommended. - Excellent! We manage to see wild Koalas, wild kangaroo along the way. Weather was great too, less crowded to see twelve apostles! Lunch option is good. Definitely recommended to do the reverse tour! Thanks Jimmy who is our driver + guide!
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Neilzy70
Jul 30, 2024
Reverse Road Tour - Great day out Tour well organized Our guide Marty was very knowledgeable Although it was a long day there were plenty of interesting stops Took the helicopter ride at the 12 apostles that was awesome Highly recommend
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Vacation01434235702
Jul 29, 2024
Great Ocean Road Reverse - I loved the tour! Very well organized, the guide and driver a 10, very fun, and has given us accurate information of the tour. Spectacular views, not to forget. We've also seen koalas and kangaroos. It has far exceeded my expectations. I recommend it 100%.
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Mmac73088
Jul 29, 2024
Outstanding Tour with an Excellent guide - Peter! - Awesome day with our driver and guide Peter! He was entertaining, informative and fun! The reverse tour avoids the big groups and the overall itinerary is Excellent! The tour is outstanding and Peter made it extra special!
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Catirwin
Jul 29, 2024
Highly recommend - Highly recommend this reverse tour. Jai was a great host, knowledgeable, funny and accommodating of my extreme excitement at seeing wild koalas! Our teen boys were worried about being on a minibus for 12 hours but the time flew by due to the frequent stops to see stunning sights and wildlife (Roos and Koalas) and they also thought it was amazing. The chocolate factory at the end of the day was a great final touch. Doing the reverse itinerary is a great idea as there were only a handful of other people at 12 Apostles when we were there, not crowded at all.
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Paradise30633921052
Jul 28, 2024
A fabulous time!! - It was a blast!! Our guide Marty was warm and welcoming and made the trip an amazing one - stunning views and wildlife! Can recommend.
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Szemanlok
Jul 27, 2024
Jimmy Chen - the best tour guide - The tour was amazing! Tour guide Jimmy Chen was nice and friendly :)))) He kept looking for wild Koala for us even though the weather is not that good
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