Great Ocean Road Day Trip: 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge & Lunch from Melbourne
by Autopia Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$360Overview
This full-day bus tour from Melbourne runs about 13 hours along the Great Ocean Road in a modern mini coach with on-board WiFi, air conditioning, and USB charging. The route is done in reverse to avoid crowds, especially at the 12 Apostles, which are admired in the morning sunlight from the cliff edge boardwalk in the Marine National Park. After a light lunch and morning tea, the tour visits Loch Ard Gorge and viewpoints like Mutton Bird Island and Razorback lookout. The journey also includes a guided walk through Mait's Rest ancient rainforest in Great Otway National Park to see some of the tallest trees. Along the way, the coach follows the National Heritage-listed Great Ocean Road, winding past beaches, hillsides, ocean views, and eucalyptus forests where guides may spot wild koalas. The tour stops at the Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch, a tribute to the World War One servicemen who built the road, providing a photo opportunity. The trip begins with a morning tea break while traveling inland via Colac to the Shipwreck Coast. After all stops, the group returns to Melbourne. The tour includes national park fees, light lunch, tea and coffee, and commentary from a professional driver guide. Personal expenses and any meals beyond those listed are not covered.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Morning tea stop near Colac
Travel inland from Melbourne towards the Shipwreck Coast with a 15-minute break to enjoy complimentary morning tea and refreshments.
15 min
Twelve Apostles Visitor Facility
Spend about 45 minutes at the 12 Apostles viewing platform within the Marine National Park. The tour takes the Great Ocean Road in reverse, avoiding crowds and allowing unobstructed views of the limestone stacks from the cliff edge boardwalk.
45 min
Loch Ard Gorge
Stop for 25 minutes at Loch Ard Gorge and nearby viewpoints including Mutton Bird Island and Razorback lookout. These rock formations and coastal views are part of the Port Campbell National Park.
25 min
Mait's Rest
Take a 30-minute guided walk through Mait's Rest, an ancient rainforest section in Great Otway National Park. The walk showcases some of the tallest trees in the region.
30 min
Great Ocean Road
Continue for about two hours driving the National Heritage-listed Great Ocean Road, passing hillsides, beaches, ocean views, and dense eucalyptus forest where guides attempt to spot wild koalas.
120 min
Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway
Pause for 25 minutes at the Memorial Arch, a monument honoring the World War One servicemen who built the 243-kilometer road completed in 1932. The site is popular for photos.
25 min
Melbourne
Spend the final two hours relaxing on the return drive to Melbourne city after the coastal tour.
120 min
Meeting point
Our main meeting point for this will be the Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St corner of Market St, Melbourne @ 7:35am. If you wish to arrange an alternative pickup location, please contact our reservations team on +61393931333.
End point
Our main meeting point for this will be the Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St corner of Market St, Melbourne @ 7:35am. If you wish to arrange an alternative pickup location, please contact our reservations team on +61393931333.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Great Ocean Road Day Trip: 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge & Lunch from Melbourne
by Autopia Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$360Overview
This full-day bus tour from Melbourne runs about 13 hours along the Great Ocean Road in a modern mini coach with on-board WiFi, air conditioning, and USB charging. The route is done in reverse to avoid crowds, especially at the 12 Apostles, which are admired in the morning sunlight from the cliff edge boardwalk in the Marine National Park. After a light lunch and morning tea, the tour visits Loch Ard Gorge and viewpoints like Mutton Bird Island and Razorback lookout. The journey also includes a guided walk through Mait's Rest ancient rainforest in Great Otway National Park to see some of the tallest trees. Along the way, the coach follows the National Heritage-listed Great Ocean Road, winding past beaches, hillsides, ocean views, and eucalyptus forests where guides may spot wild koalas. The tour stops at the Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch, a tribute to the World War One servicemen who built the road, providing a photo opportunity. The trip begins with a morning tea break while traveling inland via Colac to the Shipwreck Coast. After all stops, the group returns to Melbourne. The tour includes national park fees, light lunch, tea and coffee, and commentary from a professional driver guide. Personal expenses and any meals beyond those listed are not covered.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Morning tea stop near Colac
Travel inland from Melbourne towards the Shipwreck Coast with a 15-minute break to enjoy complimentary morning tea and refreshments.
15 min
Twelve Apostles Visitor Facility
Spend about 45 minutes at the 12 Apostles viewing platform within the Marine National Park. The tour takes the Great Ocean Road in reverse, avoiding crowds and allowing unobstructed views of the limestone stacks from the cliff edge boardwalk.
45 min
Loch Ard Gorge
Stop for 25 minutes at Loch Ard Gorge and nearby viewpoints including Mutton Bird Island and Razorback lookout. These rock formations and coastal views are part of the Port Campbell National Park.
25 min
Mait's Rest
Take a 30-minute guided walk through Mait's Rest, an ancient rainforest section in Great Otway National Park. The walk showcases some of the tallest trees in the region.
30 min
Great Ocean Road
Continue for about two hours driving the National Heritage-listed Great Ocean Road, passing hillsides, beaches, ocean views, and dense eucalyptus forest where guides attempt to spot wild koalas.
120 min
Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway
Pause for 25 minutes at the Memorial Arch, a monument honoring the World War One servicemen who built the 243-kilometer road completed in 1932. The site is popular for photos.
25 min
Melbourne
Spend the final two hours relaxing on the return drive to Melbourne city after the coastal tour.
120 min
Meeting point
Our main meeting point for this will be the Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St corner of Market St, Melbourne @ 7:35am. If you wish to arrange an alternative pickup location, please contact our reservations team on +61393931333.
End point
Our main meeting point for this will be the Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St corner of Market St, Melbourne @ 7:35am. If you wish to arrange an alternative pickup location, please contact our reservations team on +61393931333.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.