Great Ocean Road Tour: 12 Apostles and Wildlife

Explore the Great Ocean Road in comfort with a private tour. Visit iconic sites, spot wildlife, and enjoy seaside towns with a flexible itinerary.

Duration: 14 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bells Beach - Take a brief pause to stretch your legs at the renowned Bells Beach, home to the world’s longest continuously running professional surfing competition.
  • Anglesea - Enjoy a coffee in the charming seaside town of Anglesea, or take a short beach walk. Optional extra: inquire early for details on the Kangaroo Tour at the Anglesea Golf Club, home to around 300 Eastern Grey Kangaroos (at own expense).
  • Aireys Inlet - Delight in a short walk to the viewing platforms by Split Point lighthouse; a wild coastline with a history of shipwrecks.
  • Lorne - Choose from a variety of lunch options in the beach holiday town of Lorne: takeaway fish & chips, a classic Aussie pub meal, or a healthy buddha bowl. Alternatively, take the time to shop for local produce and ice-cold beers.
  • Kennett River - One of Australia’s prime locations to spot Koalas. Scan the eucalyptus trees, high and low, for the best chances of seeing these iconic marsupials. Also an excellent birdwatching spot.
  • Apollo Bay - A quick and final beach town stop before the Great Ocean Road winds inland through the rainforests of the Great Otway National Park and the Port Campbell National Park.
  • Twelve Apostles - Experience the dramatic grandeur of the 12 Apostles, towering limestone stacks that rise majestically from the wild Southern Ocean.
  • Loch Ard Gorge - With sunset approaching, the penultimate stop is a quick photo opportunity at Loch Ard Gorge, site of a famous 1878 shipwreck.
  • London Bridge - The final stop before embarking on a direct drive back to your drop-off location, London Bridge is another of the coastline’s famous quirky rock formations.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • On-board WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • In-person Guide: English
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Local driver with stories and travel tips
  • Gratuities
  • Parking fees
What's Not Included
  • On-board restrooms
Additional Information

Nathan, your experienced local driver, will guide you to: Bells Beach, Anglesea, Aireys Inlet, Lorne, Kennett River, Apollo Bay, 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and London Bridge.

Perfect for tourists, travelers, and day-trippers (up to 4 passengers) seeking the comfort, privacy, and flexibility of a private vehicle for the day.

You can modify the suggested itinerary in advance or on the day itself.

What to expect?

The 12 Apostles: According to the recommended schedule, you will have an hour to explore the 12 Apostles. It’s just a short walk from the car to the viewing platforms.

Seaside towns and villages: Anglesea, Aireys Inlet, Lorne, and Apollo Bay offer opportunities for coffee, shopping for local produce, ice cream, fish & chips on the beach, or visiting a craft brewery. Nathan will share all the available options and can make recommendations, but it’s your day and ultimately your choice.

Wildlife: Koala spotting and bird watching at Kennett River. Kangaroos and native birds could be spotted anywhere!

  • The total time of this tour (12-14 hours) includes travel time by car and a two hour contingency for bad traffic.
  • Your driver, Nathan, is a verified commerical driver, complaint with local regulations
  • Your group has the option to explore each destination with or without your driver guiding you around. The exception to this is in National Parks, where your driver is not licensed to provide tour guide services.
Location
CBD
Private tours only - pick up is at the location of your choosing, within 10km of the CBD. Your driver can easily arrange a pick up/drop-off west of Melbourne at no extra charge, e.g. Geelong or Torquay.
Cancellation Policy

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

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