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The Great Ocean Road private 1 day tour
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11 Hours 30 Minutes
Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: English
Overview
We offer the option of doing this tour in reverse, therefore missing the crowds. We include complimentary cheese tasting on the revers itinerary.
Travelling on Victoria’s heritage-listed Great Ocean Road is one of the greatest road trips you can have in Australia. Our Great Ocean Road Private fully customizable tour features amazing scenery, stories and wildlife in a leisurely drive that will have you gasping at every turn.
This 244-kilometre-long stretch meanders through secret bays filled with rock pools, imposing sandstone cliffs, lush rain forests and deserted beaches. Dotted with quaint seaside towns, coastal walks and shipwreck stories makes this region immensely popular.
A highlight of the tour is visiting the Twelve Apostles, limestone karsts that rise majestically out of the water off the coast.
The tour is fully customized and pick up is from your accommodation. We stop often and avoid the crowds, living up to our motto of ‘Let the others rush!’.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Lunch
- Dinner
Meeting And Pickup
Start time
08:00 AM
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
We Pick up from all Melbourne CBD Hotels and serviced apartments.
What To Expect
Winchelsea
We go directly to the 12 Apostle and miss the crowds. We stop off at Cafe La Hoot. Opportunity to buy a coffee and morning tea.
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Apostle Whey Cheese
We stop off at the dairy farm, which has produced awarding winning Cheeses. We will sample up to 12 different Cheeses, included in the cost of the tour
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Twelve Apostles
An iconic view. Take your time to soak up the sight of the magnificent limestone sea stacks that rise from the Southern Ocean and form the official Twelve Apostles; currently there are eight Apostles left, the ninth having dramatically collapsed in July 2005. These monoliths have been created by the constant erosion of limestone cliffs over 10-20 millions years ago; the stormy Southern Ocean and gusty winds have gradually eroded the softer limestone, forming caves in the cliffs, then arches, until rock stacks up to 45 metres high have been crafted, completely isolated from the shore. View the Twelves Apostles at sunset or sunrise (on our two-day tour) to see the changing colours from dark in the shadows to a brilliant sandy yellow in the full sun. Nature in all its glory.
40 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Loch Ard Gorge
The Loch Ard Gorge is a favourite stop off point along the Great Ocean Road. The picturesque gorge is flanked by two yellow-washed cliff faces, a smooth bay and inlet of clear, blue water. Wander the trail down to the Gorge, take in the natural beauty and view the location of Australia’s most famous shipwreck - the Loch Ard - and hear its story of loss and survival. Loch Ard Gorge is the start of the Apostles from the opposite end, where you can also see the Razor Back and Honey Pots rock formations.
28 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mutton Bird Lookout
Take in breath taking view of Mutton Bird Island. Look at magnificent arch ways created by erosion over thousands of years
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Apollo Bay
Apollo Bay , is described as Paradise by the sea. Great opportunity for Lunch (at own expense). this fishing village has wonderful seafood options
45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mait's Rest
Explore a cool temperate rain forest of Beech trees and Mountain Ash gum trees in the Great Otway National Park. This 20 minute walk along a mixture of boardwalks and gravel paths takes you along a valley floor in part of this ancient rainforest. See the giant rainforest trees - some up to 300 years old - rise up through the mists, creating a canopy for the beautiful array of fern gardens and moss on the forest floor. If you are lucky you may see some of the local natural wildlife inhabitants, including Swamp Wallabies, Koalas, Ring Tailed Possums and Grey Kangaroos.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mount Defiance Lookout
A spectacular ocean lookout offering panoramic views of the Great Ocean Road and the first permanent resting place of convict William Buckley. Have your camera ready to take amazing photos of the cliffs hugging the Great Ocean Road and the sweeping ocean backdrop. Ever heard of the Australian saying, “you have two chances Buckley’s and none”? Well, your guide will share with you the fascinating story of William Buckley and his tale of survival against all odds.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Kennet River Koala Walk
Time to spot Koalas in their natural environment, hanging out in the eucalyptus trees and if you’re lucky you can get up close to King Parrots and Crimson Rosellas here. Kennett River is situated in a beautiful setting between the forest and the sea. This spot is always a favourite amongst our guests on our Great Ocean Road tour.
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway
Get a wonderful photo at the Great Ocean Road memorial arch, for your Facebook friends !!
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Melbourne Touring Company
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.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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