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Great Ocean Road morning at 12 Apostles scenic Melbourne Day Tour
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12 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
"Express to the 12 Apostles" epic scenery tour -
Relax, our guide takes you on a fun-filled daytrip from Melbourne with elevated seat viewing along the world-renowned Great Ocean Road.
Travel first to explore with less crowds in the morning (& less summer heat) the National Park coastal wonderlands of 12 Apostles, Gibson Steps, Razorback, MuttonBird Island & Loch Ard Gorge.
Our bus can access places the coaches can't to give you wildlife spotting, stunning beaches & an ancient rainforest stroll after a lovely seaside town lunch -fish n chips on the beach if you wish?
Awaken with cafe barista coffee, plus traditional Anzac biscuits & morning juice on us while learning Aussie history before the Memorial Arch.
We really do make the Great Ocean Road AMAZING!
Our thoughtful details along the way add-up to a big difference to all the others, plus we specialise in this incredible region only so let us make your once-in-a-lifetime day here the best it can be.
(we can arrange heli rides)
What's Included
- Fun & expert Guide
- National Parks entrance
- Translated web tour in languages
- Selected Hotels pick-up & return
- morning juice & traditional Anzac biscuits (or Vegan/GF alternative)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities (optional)
- Helicopter ride (optional)
- Lunch & snacks/drinks
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
7:35am the bus collects in front of Rendezvous Hotel on Flinders St (this central hotel is near Flinders train station)
Start time
07:00 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Colac
We exit the city early to journey through Australian farming countryside going directly to the 12 Apostles National Park sites first, allowing us to explore this incredible region before the afternoon crowds arrive... a little more serenity perhaps? We take a break along the way to teach you the Great Ocean Road's heartfelt history with traditional Anzac biscuits & morning juice on us. You can also purchase a barista coffee or tea at the cafe just the way you like it with a snack if you wish.
2 Hours 45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Gibsons Steps
View from the top, or be rewarded for conquering the grand sea cliff steps with an unforgettable feeling at the shoreline. (Note if this is closed for access due to conditions we will visit the Thunder Cave instead later)
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Twelve Apostles
Be mesmerized by the alluring '12 Apostles' rock formations - the drawcard of this National Park wonderland that you've come to see in the morning light with less visitors around. Maybe spot echidna scurrying near the paths for ants, or wallabies peeking their heads up in the bush.
40 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Loch Ard Gorge
A true jewel in this National Park's crown, descend to the dramatic beach cove with caves for a heartfelt story of the Loch Ard on this Shipwreck Coast, then wander to majestic lookouts of Island Archway & the Razorback - a beast of a view when raging seas swell.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Port Campbell precinct and foreshore
After you've been walking the gems of the National Park all morning, we stop to re-fill the tank with a hearty lunch at Port Campbell town & foreshore, perhaps fish 'n chips on the beach or a pub overlooking the glimmering bay - you choose how you'd like to enjoy.
45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Great Otway National Park
Sit back after lunch to journey under the canopy of giant Mountain Ash gum trees & ferns, or Beech & Blackwood forests to continue along the famous Great Ocean Road as the scenery changes from the coastline.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Mait's Rest
Step inside an ancient rainforest for a moment to feel like you're in another world in this cool-temperate pocket of the Great Otway's National Park. Keep your eye's up to maybe spot cute Koala at the carpark as a bonus.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Apollo Bay
Call in for an award-winning ice cream as we now embark up the ocean side of the Great Ocean Road for all its splendour.
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Great Ocean Road
Drive along this spectacular coast-hugging road with elevated seating above the roadside shrubs to view all its glory.
1 Hours 40 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lorne
Take a rest under gum trees enveloping this stunning bay view where the forest meets the sea, perhaps with cockatoos or Kookaburra's 'laughing'.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway
We'll help you snap an album-cover-worthy photo next to the Memorial Arch statue & road sign.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Anglesea
Drive past where the kangaroo's hang-out to see who wants their photo taken today, perhaps a joey jumping out of mum's pouch as these mobs are usually more active late afternoon. Our Great Ocean Road journey is completed as we now return to Melbourne with whole hearts & wide smiles, forever grateful, arriving around 7pm to commence the hotel drops.
• Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children aged 7 years or older can be a passenger
- Total tour duration already includes travel time
Operated by Amazing Ocean Road Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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