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Great Ocean Road Day Tour with lunch - from Melbourne

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With this Great Ocean Road tour we start at the opposite end to other companies so you get to see all the attractions without the crowds!

With this Great Ocean Road tour we start at the opposite end to other companies so you get to see all the attractions without the crowds!

Highlights

  • Enjoy the spectacular shipwreck coast without the crowds at the 12 Apostles
  • Experience Loch Ard Gorge's pristine beach in the glory of mid-morning
  • Find out more about Australian wildlife in its natural habitat on our sightseeing tour
  • Take a guided walk through an ancient rainforest at the Great Otway National Park
  • Travel the world-famous Great Ocean Road a National Heritage-Listed Site
  • Experience a sustainable and eco-conscious way of touring

Come along and experience the Great Ocean Road without all the crowds, in a relaxed friendly and small-group environment. With this tour we start at the opposite end to other companies so you get to see all the attractions without the crowds!

We travel inland via Colac and stop at the breath-taking 12 Apostles and extraordinary rock formations of Loch Ard Gorge. We then make our way slowly back toward Melbourne along the Great Ocean Road passing through quaint seaside townships in the opposite direction to all the traffic, with a picnic sandwhich lunch stop on the way

Explore ancient rainforests, whilst keeping an eye out for illusive carnivorous snails; be blown away by the stunning views, famous surf beaches and koalas in the wild. Plenty of picture perfect photo opportunities throughout the day without missing a thing!

***Download our FREE translation App “Tour Translations of Australia” before travel! Available in Google Play & Apply App Store

Tour Itinerary Highlights:

  • Loch Ard Gorge & Shipwreck Coastline
  • See the breathtaking 12 Apostles
  • Experience the Great Ocean Road without the crowds
  • Walk to the beach and caves of Loch Ard Gorge
  • Visit the Gibson Steps or Lookout
  • Keep your eyes peeled along the Great Ocean Road for Koalas!
  • Stop at the historic Memorial Arch for a photo
  • Return to Melbourne between 8.00pm - 9.00pm


Optional Extras: Scenic Helicopter Flights (at own expense), Beverages & Souvenirs

Adult $165.00
Child $125.00 (0 - 12 years inclusive)

What's included

  • National Park entry fees
  • Light picnic-style lunch
  • Onboard wifi & charging ports
  • Australian flora and fauna sightings
  • Guided walks (~2-3km, subject to fitness levels)
  • Hosted by an experienced driver guide
  • Modern air-conditioned midicoach travel
  • Comprehensive local tour commentary
  • Audio & text translation app available in 10 different languages

Location

  • Departure Point:
  • 7:35am - Immigration Museum - 400 Flinders St on the corner of Market St, Melbourne

Available Bookings from 23 Dec to 5 Jan 2025

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  • Adult$115.50
  • Child$87.50

  • Adult$115.50 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$87.50

  • Adult$115.50 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$87.50

  • Adult$115.50 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$87.50

  • Adult$115.50 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$87.50

  • Adult$115.50 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$87.50

  • Adult$115.50 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$87.50

  • Adult$115.50 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$87.50

  • Adult$115.50 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$87.50

  • Adult$115.50 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$87.50

  • Adult$115.50 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$87.50

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

4.7

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anne-josephinh from Germany wrote on 23 January 2020

Wunderschöner Tag

Unser Guide Simon Q. war sehr toll, hat eine tolle Atmosphäre in der Gruppe erzeugt und konnte informiert auf alle unsere Fragen antworten. Die Landschaft ist unglaublich toll und man kriegt einen sehr schönen Einblick in die Natur, wenn man bisher nur Stadtleben gesehen hat ;D schöne Tour für Leute, die Grade erst in Australien angekommen sind :)

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From Great Ocean Road Day Tour with lunch - from Melbourne

Vielen Dank Anne-Josephine! :)

Anna Sibelle Scharpf from Germany wrote on 19 March 2019

Tour wie jede andere: Keine Reverse Tour

Ich habe diese Tour zwischen den anderen günstigeren Touren ausgewählt, weil ich gelesen habe, dass die Sehenswürdigkeiten von der umgekehrten Seite, wie die anderen Touristenbusse, angefahren würden. Somit würde man den Touristenmassen ausweichen. Mir war dieser Punkt wichtig, und ich war deshalb bereit 50$ mehr als für die günstigeren Touren auszugeben. Letztenendes aber war die Tour wie jede andere auch, und die Sehenswürdigkeiten wurden in der gleichen Reihenfolge angefahren wie von den anderen Bussen auch. An sich war die Tour in ordnung. Aber für die 50$ mehr habe ich auch keinen Vorteil gehabt, sondern mich nur geärgert.

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From Great Ocean Road Day Tour with lunch - from Melbourne

Hello Anna, I am sorry to hear that you were not fully satisfied with your tour. I can see that there was an unfortunate booking error in your case, which resulted you travelling on the standard tour instead of the reverse one. I will contact you via email to see if there is anything we can do to make this right with you. Kind regards, Melissa - Autopia Tours Customer Service

cheamzj from Australia wrote on 03 October 2024

Highly recommended small group tour

Overall was good but just that the tour didn't provide time for Gibson Steps.

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Murray Ingold from New Zealand wrote on 02 June 2024

Great Ocean Road Experience

We had a fabulous day with Autopia Tours lead by Misty our tour guide and driver. Starting at 7.30am and returning at 7pm.The weather was on our side. First stop at Colac for a coffee (and a big fat cream donut) Seeing the 12 Apostles and walking out to the Shipwreck Cove was beautiful. Walking through the rainforest in Great Otway National Park was a breath of fresh air. Finishing off with an ice cream in Apollo Bay . Misty our tour guide showed amazing knowledge of the countryside and a joy to listen to. Very humorous and friendly would certainly recommend this tour to all ages.

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From Great Ocean Road Day Tour with lunch - from Melbourne

Dear Murray, Thank you for taking the time to share your fantastic Great Ocean Road experience with Autopia Tours! We're thrilled you had a fabulous day with Misty, your guide. It sounds like the scenery, wildlife, and that giant donut were all highlights! We appreciate you recommending Autopia Tours to others – Misty's knowledge and friendly personality truly shine through, and we're lucky to have her on our team. Thanks again for choosing Autopia Tours! We hope you have many fond memories of your time with us. Sincerely, The Autopia Tours Team

Ruben TewariDranik from Australia wrote on 04 March 2024

Very nice trip

One of the nicest trips we did and driver Chris was informing us all very well during the trip.

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From Great Ocean Road Day Tour with lunch - from Melbourne

Hi Ruben, Thank you for your lovely review! We're so pleased to hear that your recent trip was one of the nicest you've done! Chris providing informative commentary throughout the trip is fantastic to hear, and we're thrilled he added to your experience. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for mentioning Chris's positive contribution. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words! We hope to see you on another tour soon. Kindest regards, The GLT Group

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