1 Day
Duration
Melbourne
Location

Explore all the best bits of the Great Ocean Road and avoid the crowds by doing it in reverse on this popular day trip with Wildlife Tours.

A Great Ocean Road tour is one of the best things to do from Melbourne – it’s the perfect way to escape the city and discover this incredibly scenic and rugged slice of the Aussie coastline.

Departing in the early morning, this trip heads straight to the highlight of any Great Ocean Road tour – The 12 Apostles.

By going there first, you avoid the large crowds of tourists and can enjoy the spectacular coastline views in a much more relaxed way.

Once you’ve got your postcard perfect shots of the magnificent 12 Apostles, you’ll spend the day making your way back to Melbourne, stopping at all the other Great Ocean Road highlights along the way.

Stop for ice cream at Apollo Bay, visit the Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch, a favourite spot for photographs, and enjoy some fascinating rainforest walks. It’s a great way to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Victoria and even spot some wild koalas at Cape Otway Lighthouse.

It’s an awesome day trip form Melbourne and the ideal way to see the Great Ocean Road for those who don’t drive or don’t have time for an overnight tour.


Highlights

  • World Famous Great Ocean Road
  • The iconic Twelve Apostles without the crowds
  • Historic Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch
  • Surf Coast beaches and seaside towns
  • Australian flora and fauna sightings
  • Loch Ard Gorge and the shipwreck coastline
  • Stop in the coastal town of Apollo Bay
  • Rainforest walk through the Great Otways National Park

Included

  • Light picnic lunch
  • All National Park entry fees
  • A friendly driver/guide & informative tour commentary
  • Inner city hotel pick up and drop off
  • Audio translation Smartphone app in 10 languages – download the app now from the Apple App Store or Google Play

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Important information:

  • Please re-confirm your tour details within 7 days prior to departure on 03 9393 1300.
  • This terrain is not suitable for mobility-impaired travellers, wheelchairs, walkers, prams or strollers.
  • The tour begins with pickups from selected inner city hotels from 6:50am to 7:40am. Please reconfirm your pickup location before travel.
  • Return time approx 8:30pm.
  • Mandatory passenger details are required at the time of booking: phone number & dietary requirements.
  • Wildlife Tours will try to cater to most dietary needs and/or food allergies – please notify the tour operator of any special dietary requirements or medical conditions at the time of booking.
  • The tour operator must be notified of any known medical conditions at the time of booking to assist in our guiding and ensuring the health and safety of all guests throughout the tour.
  • Child fare prices apply to infants and children aged from 0 to 12 years old.
  • This touring route or itinerary may vary and is interchangeable to adapt to seasonal changes and weather fluctuations and/or park or road closures.
  • Limited storage space on our vehicle, baggage kept to 1 x 5-7kg day bag per person. Wildlife Tours are not able to accommodate travellers’ suitcases on day trips, please store at your hotel whilst on tour.
  • Driving distance: 570km, walking distance: 2-3km

Not included:

  • 12 Apostles scenic helicopter flights – payable onboard direct to the operator on arrival
  • Any meals not indicated within the itinerary – at your own expense. There are plenty of opportunities to support locals and buy snacks along the way.
  • Hotel transfers pre/post tour itinerary to a nominated pickup point.
  • Personal travel insurance is highly recommended
  • Spending money for personal items

What to bring:

  • Water bottle
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Warm and cool clothing
  • Rain jacket
  • Camera
  • A sense of adventure

Provider Details
Wildlife Tours Australia
Phone: 03 9393 1300 (within Australia) or +61 (03) 939-31300 (outside Australia)

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