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Great Ocean Road Tour: Scenic Coastal Drive
4.1
115 Ratings
Melbourne
Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Great Ocean Road on a 1-day tour. Marvel at the Twelve Apostles and visit the site of the tragic shipwreck at Loch Ard Gorge.
Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Great Ocean Road on a 1-day tour. Marvel at the Twelve Apostles and visit the site of the tragic shipwreck at Loch Ard Gorge.
Duration:
13 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Great Ocean Road - Departing from the city, the journey begins by heading directly to the western section of the Great Ocean Road, passing through charming country towns along the highway.
- Twelve Apostles - Emerging from the forest and reaching the Southern Ocean, the tour arrives at Port Campbell National Park, home to the renowned 12…
- Great Ocean Road - Departing from the city, the journey begins by heading directly to the western section of the Great Ocean Road, passing through charming country towns along the highway.
- Twelve Apostles - Emerging from the forest and reaching the Southern Ocean, the tour arrives at Port Campbell National Park, home to the renowned 12 Apostles. By arriving early, visitors can enjoy the stunning views in the gentle morning light, with ample free time to explore the boardwalks and capture perfect photos of this dramatic coastline.
- Loch Ard Gorge - Next, the tour proceeds to Loch Ard Gorge, surrounded by magnificent limestone cliffs. Visitors can explore local attractions such as the Archway, the Razorback, and Dumpling Pots, while also learning about Australia’s most famous shipwreck.
- Great Otway National Park - The journey continues through Great Otway National Park.
- Apollo Bay - A stop is made in the coastal town of Apollo Bay, allowing time to enjoy a meal and the seaside ambiance. The town features expansive sandy beaches, clear waters, and lush green hills, creating a picturesque natural setting.
- Kennett River - After lunch, a brief detour is made to the eucalyptus forest in Kennett River to spot local koalas in their natural environment. There is also a chance to see vibrant local birds, including crimson rosellas and king parrots.
- Lorne - The tour passes through the charming seaside towns of Lorne and Wye River.
- Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway - Visitors can capture a memorable moment under the historic Memorial Arch at Eastern View, a significant landmark of the Great Ocean Road, originally built to honor the road’s builders.
- Split Point Lighthouse - The tour concludes with a visit to the Split Point Lighthouse, known for its appearance in the TV series ‘Round the Twist’. Located near Aireys Inlet, this historic white tower offers breathtaking views of the coastline and ocean. Built in 1891, it remains a beloved landmark and a favorite photography spot.
What's Included
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Multilingual Audio tour commentaries (Smart Devices Required)
- Air-conditioned coach
- Friendly and informative English and Chinese-speaking driver/guide
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Multilingual Audio tour commentaries (Smart Devices Required)
- Air-conditioned coach
- Friendly and informative English and Chinese-speaking driver/guide
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
The Great Ocean Road is a paradise for photographers, offering a stunning coastline and breathtaking scenery. It is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most beautiful coastal drives. Begin your adventure at the famous 12 Apostles, where you can avoid the crowds and capture the stunning views in the gentle morning light. This revamped tour provides…
The Great Ocean Road is a paradise for photographers, offering a stunning coastline and breathtaking scenery. It is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most beautiful coastal drives. Begin your adventure at the famous 12 Apostles, where you can avoid the crowds and capture the stunning views in the gentle morning light. This revamped tour provides a new perspective on the Great Ocean Road, allowing you to experience its highlights during the most peaceful and scenic times. With our thoughtfully designed itinerary, you’ll discover Australia’s coastal treasure with comfort, exclusivity, and unforgettable experiences.
· Experience the 12 Apostles during the most tranquil and scenic moments
· Explore Loch Ard Gorge, surrounded by magnificent limestone cliffs
· Visit Kennett River for a chance to see local wildlife
· Enjoy spectacular coastal views along the Great Ocean Road
· See the historic Memorial Arch on the Great Ocean Road
· Visit the iconic Split Point Lighthouse
- You can scan the QR code to access multilingual tour commentaries for this tour
- Please provide us with your email address so we can send you the tour confirmation
- The rest of the total duration was spent on the way and transportation between attractions.
Location
42 Russell St
Russell Street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.1
(115 Ratings)
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Gordon_k
Dec 13, 2024
David was an excellent... - David was an excellent guide/driver. He was pleasant, informative and knowledgeable. He really seems to enjoy his job and made the trip worthwhile. The tour is in Chinese and English, with most of the guests being Mandarin speakers. If you get him on your tour, you will not be disappointed. Good job, David.
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241rainiez
Mar 9, 2024
Fantastic - A fantastic trip! Thanks our tour guide Frank.
The itinerary is well organized, with natural landscapes and wildlife, with wonderful beaches and fine food.
I will consider this tour operator again for my next trip to Melbourne.
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Ianc4703
Nov 30, 2023
Outstanding view and good value - Nice weather and amazing view! Great trip with friendly driver David. The ride there and back was smooth but a bit rush cus we really love the view in each stop!
If you dont mind the audio guide. It's good value for the money.
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Sn355
Dec 30, 2023
Tour was a very good experience - The tour was very good.
The bus arrived in time and commenced as scheduled
The driver cum guide was very informative.He shared his historical knowledge very well. Spoke in English well.
The bus was also comfortable.
Giving little more time at locations is suggested.
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Aleah_b
Nov 20, 2023
Great Ocean Road adventure is great! - Magnificent views of the great ocean road specialy 12 Apostles, though there was a drama during the trip as 2 passengers were left behind at the first stop, David should have not left them.
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B0utr
Dec 25, 2023
Very little English is available - I will say the bus ride was ok and the driver was professional. That's about all the good points. This trip needs better information/ transparency as it is for Chinese tourist. If you are like me and you don't know that you have to sit to an all day tour 90% in Chinese, which is unacceptable for an all-day tour when you don't know that's what you are getting into. The bus driver provided a QR code for a mobile app guided tour in English, which doesn't help tourists who have no headphones, wifi or way to charge their phones. And when the bus stops at a Chinese restaurant for lunch, it is just more of the same disappointment along this trip. The restaurant did have other food options, but still blah. I'm trying to be totally honest which is why I won't give it a 1 because, like I said, it was professional, but the tour operator should be ashamed of not notifying patrons of what they are getting into.
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D_f
Dec 2, 2023
Only take if you speak Chinese - Better information needed from operator and/or Viator. Says Chinese is available but should say some English is available as this tour is 90% in Chinese. They give you a QR code for an app that provides a description Iin English but you do not know this beforehand so if you don’t have AUZ sim or headphone your out of luck for a 12 hour day. The driver and guest were all professional but it should be clear this tour is in Chinese.
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Anh_n
Dec 26, 2023
Th chocolate factory was... - Th chocolate factory was closed on Christmas Day so we didn’t go but still pay the full price for everything
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Kathy_d
Nov 21, 2023
Long day and disorganized - This wasn’t much of a tour and was more of a group taxi drive along the great ocean road. There was no narration whatsoever so no one knew what we were looking at during the drive. The stops were very short, especially at the chocolate factory. The stop at the chocolate factory should at least be an hour so we could at least enjoy the area and get some food. The other stops were very brief. I had a child with me and the driver did not have Booster seat installed ahead of time….the driver stopped in the middle of somewhere, got out of the van and took a booster seat out of another car and had me install the booster seat myself! At one stop, a few of us were walking along a trail to look for koala bears and the driver decided to take the van and drive most of the group up, leaving 2 people behind. I would recommend going with another tour group that had an official tour name and is more professional.
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Paulina_d
Nov 20, 2023
Unorganized & Chaotic, Unprofessional, Communication Poor; You get what you pay for - I would not recommend this tour company as it was unorganized from the start and really was just drove the group from one destination to the next without narration/information about the destinations we were headed to.
Pick up was unorganized. We received a message the night before about meeting 9am instead of 8am to avoid the morning traffic jam. Being 30 mins late is forgivable but it was chaotic as the lager group was split into two vehicles. We were supposed to self organize ourselves based on the driver assigned to us on reservation, Eric or Chu. However, the actual person driving us was a different person making it more confusing. To confirm my family was with the right tour group, I asked the driver. He said he didn’t know. Possible it was a question lost in translation but this told me the tour was subcontracted out.
After hitting the road, we pulled over 5 minutes in to pick up a child booster. This should have been in the car at the start. The driver just brought the car seat to the back where it was tight quarters and where the child was sitting; the mother had to put the car seat and secure it herself wo help from the driver.
Throughout the tour there were surprise, extra stops which is nice but please tell the group so we know what to expect.
The worst part of the trip was when we stopped by to see the birds and koalas, and it looked like the tour bus just left without us. No vehicle in sight. Turns out driver ad hoc decided to drive up the trail and drive those of the group who went walking up to the top of the trail to help spot koalas. He did not tell those who stayed behind at the general store. For at least 20 minutes we thought we were left behind.
Avoid this vendor, you get what you pay for.
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