Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Tour - Max 12 Guests
by Hit the Road 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$276Overview
This boutique Great Ocean Road tour lasts 12 hours and carries a maximum of 12 guests in an air-conditioned 12-seat minibus. The tour starts in Melbourne and follows a reverse itinerary along the Great Ocean Road. The first stop is a 15-minute break in Winchelsea for morning tea or coffee, where guests may purchase refreshments at their own cost. The group then travels directly to the Twelve Apostles for a 40-minute visit in the morning to avoid crowds and see the limestone formations in clear light. Next is a 20-minute stop at Gibson Steps, where guests can walk down to the beach below 70-meter cliffs and view the limestone stacks called Gog and Magog. The tour continues to the Razorback for 25 minutes to observe one of the most notable limestone formations in the region. Loch Ard Gorge follows with a 30-minute stop to walk on the beach and view cliffs linked to a famous Australian shipwreck. The route then passes through Port Campbell National Park and along the Great Ocean Road coastline, including a drive through Great Otway National Park featuring ancient trees. Mait's Rest offers a 20-minute rainforest walk to see local vegetation. Apollo Bay is the lunch stop for 45 minutes, with restaurant recommendations provided by the guide; food and drinks are not included. After lunch, the tour visits Kennett River Nature Walk for 20 minutes to look for koalas and orange-bellied parrots. The day ends with a 10-minute stop at Teddy's Lookout in Lorne to take photos from the cliff-top viewpoint. Included in the tour are bottled water, national park fees, live commentary, multilingual interactive audio guides, a complimentary Melbourne City self-guided audio tour, and pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points. Food and drinks are not included. The tour operates in all weather conditions. Children under 7 years old cannot be accommodated due to safety regulations requiring child restraints not available in the minibuses.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Winchelsea
A short morning tea stop on the way inland. Guests can purchase coffee or breakfast on their own during this 15-minute break.
15 min
The Twelve Apostles
Arrive early in the morning to avoid crowds and spend 40 minutes viewing these large limestone stacks in a quiet setting.
40 min
Gibsons Steps
Spend 20 minutes walking on the beach below 70-meter cliffs and see the limestone stacks nicknamed Gog and Magog rising from the sea.
20 min
The Razorback
View this prominent limestone formation for 25 minutes, noted as the most impressive in the region.
25 min
Loch Ard Gorge
Spend about 30 minutes exploring the beach and cliffs tied to a famous Australian shipwreck story, with dramatic limestone and sandstone formations.
30 min
Port Campbell National Park
Drive through this national park known for some of Australia's tallest trees.
The Great Ocean Road
Travel along this notable coastal road for about 10 minutes, enjoying the ocean views.
10 min
Great Otway National Park
Drive through this park and observe ancient trees lining the route.
Mait's Rest
Take a 20-minute rainforest walk within Great Otway National Park to see local rainforest scenery.
25 min
Apollo Bay
Stop for 45 minutes in this coastal town for lunch; the guide will suggest places to eat.
45 min
Kennett River Nature Walk
Spend 20 minutes trying to spot koalas and photographing orange-bellied parrots in their natural habitat.
20 min
Teddy's Lookout
Conclude the day with a 10-minute stop at this cliff-top lookout in Lorne for photographs.
10 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Tour - Max 12 Guests
by Hit the Road 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$276Overview
This boutique Great Ocean Road tour lasts 12 hours and carries a maximum of 12 guests in an air-conditioned 12-seat minibus. The tour starts in Melbourne and follows a reverse itinerary along the Great Ocean Road. The first stop is a 15-minute break in Winchelsea for morning tea or coffee, where guests may purchase refreshments at their own cost. The group then travels directly to the Twelve Apostles for a 40-minute visit in the morning to avoid crowds and see the limestone formations in clear light. Next is a 20-minute stop at Gibson Steps, where guests can walk down to the beach below 70-meter cliffs and view the limestone stacks called Gog and Magog. The tour continues to the Razorback for 25 minutes to observe one of the most notable limestone formations in the region. Loch Ard Gorge follows with a 30-minute stop to walk on the beach and view cliffs linked to a famous Australian shipwreck. The route then passes through Port Campbell National Park and along the Great Ocean Road coastline, including a drive through Great Otway National Park featuring ancient trees. Mait's Rest offers a 20-minute rainforest walk to see local vegetation. Apollo Bay is the lunch stop for 45 minutes, with restaurant recommendations provided by the guide; food and drinks are not included. After lunch, the tour visits Kennett River Nature Walk for 20 minutes to look for koalas and orange-bellied parrots. The day ends with a 10-minute stop at Teddy's Lookout in Lorne to take photos from the cliff-top viewpoint. Included in the tour are bottled water, national park fees, live commentary, multilingual interactive audio guides, a complimentary Melbourne City self-guided audio tour, and pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points. Food and drinks are not included. The tour operates in all weather conditions. Children under 7 years old cannot be accommodated due to safety regulations requiring child restraints not available in the minibuses.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Winchelsea
A short morning tea stop on the way inland. Guests can purchase coffee or breakfast on their own during this 15-minute break.
15 min
The Twelve Apostles
Arrive early in the morning to avoid crowds and spend 40 minutes viewing these large limestone stacks in a quiet setting.
40 min
Gibsons Steps
Spend 20 minutes walking on the beach below 70-meter cliffs and see the limestone stacks nicknamed Gog and Magog rising from the sea.
20 min
The Razorback
View this prominent limestone formation for 25 minutes, noted as the most impressive in the region.
25 min
Loch Ard Gorge
Spend about 30 minutes exploring the beach and cliffs tied to a famous Australian shipwreck story, with dramatic limestone and sandstone formations.
30 min
Port Campbell National Park
Drive through this national park known for some of Australia's tallest trees.
The Great Ocean Road
Travel along this notable coastal road for about 10 minutes, enjoying the ocean views.
10 min
Great Otway National Park
Drive through this park and observe ancient trees lining the route.
Mait's Rest
Take a 20-minute rainforest walk within Great Otway National Park to see local rainforest scenery.
25 min
Apollo Bay
Stop for 45 minutes in this coastal town for lunch; the guide will suggest places to eat.
45 min
Kennett River Nature Walk
Spend 20 minutes trying to spot koalas and photographing orange-bellied parrots in their natural habitat.
20 min
Teddy's Lookout
Conclude the day with a 10-minute stop at this cliff-top lookout in Lorne for photographs.
10 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.