Great Ocean Road Reverse Day Tour: 12 Apostles, Rainforest & Shipwreck Coast from Melbourne
by Wildlife Tours Australia
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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$314Overview
This full-day bus tour from Melbourne covers the Great Ocean Road highlights with a reversed itinerary, starting at the 12 Apostles and Shipwreck Coast in the morning. Traveling against typical traffic, the tour offers clearer views and photo opportunities at the limestone stacks. Visitors walk the boardwalks around the 12 Apostles and can opt for a helicopter flight over the formations (extra cost). The tour continues to Loch Ard Gorge, where guests learn about the 19th-century shipwreck of the Loch Ard. There is time to walk to the beach or explore the Island Archway and Razorback rock formations. Next, the group spends time in Great Otway National Park, walking through the rainforest with giant ferns, waterfalls, and tall trees. Guides will look for wild koalas during roadside stops, although sightings cannot be guaranteed. Along the route, the coach stops in coastal towns like Apollo Bay and visits the Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch to learn about the road’s construction by returned soldiers. The medium-sized, air-conditioned coach has Wi-Fi and USB ports. The tour lasts about 13 hours and includes morning tea, a picnic sandwich with fruit or a sweet item, all national park fees, an expert local guide, and a multilingual translation app. Meals beyond those listed and helicopter flights are extra. The tour operates in all weather conditions and requires appropriate clothing.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Departure
The tour begins with guests boarding the coach, preparing for the day ahead.
10 min
Morning Tea Stop
The coach makes a short stop for guests to stretch and enjoy morning tea.
15 min
12 Apostles
Guests spend about 45 minutes at the 12 Apostles, walking along boardwalks for views and photos with fewer crowds in the morning. An optional helicopter flight over the formations is available at an extra cost.
45 min
Loch Ard Gorge
At Loch Ard Gorge, visitors learn the story of the 19th-century shipwreck involving Tom and Eva. Guests can walk on the beach or explore the Island Archway and Razorback rock formations during a 45-minute stop.
45 min
Great Otway National Park Rainforest
The tour includes a 45-minute walk through the rainforest of Great Otway National Park, passing giant ferns, waterfalls, and tall trees. Koalas may be seen in the treetops.
45 min
Wild Koala Spotting
Along the route, the guide will stop for about 20 minutes at known koala habitats to look for wild koalas, though sightings are not guaranteed.
20 min
Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch
Guests stop for about 30 minutes at the Memorial Arch, which marks the original start of the Great Ocean Road. A history lesson about the soldiers who built the road is included, along with photo opportunities.
30 min
Return to Melbourne
The coach returns to the pickup point in Melbourne with a final 10-minute ride allowing guests to relax after the day’s sights.
10 min
Meeting point
Our default pickup location for this tour will be Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St, corner of Market St, Melbourne @ 7:35am. If you wish to change your pickup location, please contact our friendly reservations team.
End point
Our default pickup location for this tour will be Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St, corner of Market St, Melbourne @ 7:35am. If you wish to change your pickup location, please contact our friendly reservations team.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Great Ocean Road Reverse Day Tour: 12 Apostles, Rainforest & Shipwreck Coast from Melbourne
by Wildlife Tours Australia
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$314Overview
This full-day bus tour from Melbourne covers the Great Ocean Road highlights with a reversed itinerary, starting at the 12 Apostles and Shipwreck Coast in the morning. Traveling against typical traffic, the tour offers clearer views and photo opportunities at the limestone stacks. Visitors walk the boardwalks around the 12 Apostles and can opt for a helicopter flight over the formations (extra cost). The tour continues to Loch Ard Gorge, where guests learn about the 19th-century shipwreck of the Loch Ard. There is time to walk to the beach or explore the Island Archway and Razorback rock formations. Next, the group spends time in Great Otway National Park, walking through the rainforest with giant ferns, waterfalls, and tall trees. Guides will look for wild koalas during roadside stops, although sightings cannot be guaranteed. Along the route, the coach stops in coastal towns like Apollo Bay and visits the Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch to learn about the road’s construction by returned soldiers. The medium-sized, air-conditioned coach has Wi-Fi and USB ports. The tour lasts about 13 hours and includes morning tea, a picnic sandwich with fruit or a sweet item, all national park fees, an expert local guide, and a multilingual translation app. Meals beyond those listed and helicopter flights are extra. The tour operates in all weather conditions and requires appropriate clothing.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Departure
The tour begins with guests boarding the coach, preparing for the day ahead.
10 min
Morning Tea Stop
The coach makes a short stop for guests to stretch and enjoy morning tea.
15 min
12 Apostles
Guests spend about 45 minutes at the 12 Apostles, walking along boardwalks for views and photos with fewer crowds in the morning. An optional helicopter flight over the formations is available at an extra cost.
45 min
Loch Ard Gorge
At Loch Ard Gorge, visitors learn the story of the 19th-century shipwreck involving Tom and Eva. Guests can walk on the beach or explore the Island Archway and Razorback rock formations during a 45-minute stop.
45 min
Great Otway National Park Rainforest
The tour includes a 45-minute walk through the rainforest of Great Otway National Park, passing giant ferns, waterfalls, and tall trees. Koalas may be seen in the treetops.
45 min
Wild Koala Spotting
Along the route, the guide will stop for about 20 minutes at known koala habitats to look for wild koalas, though sightings are not guaranteed.
20 min
Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch
Guests stop for about 30 minutes at the Memorial Arch, which marks the original start of the Great Ocean Road. A history lesson about the soldiers who built the road is included, along with photo opportunities.
30 min
Return to Melbourne
The coach returns to the pickup point in Melbourne with a final 10-minute ride allowing guests to relax after the day’s sights.
10 min
Meeting point
Our default pickup location for this tour will be Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St, corner of Market St, Melbourne @ 7:35am. If you wish to change your pickup location, please contact our friendly reservations team.
End point
Our default pickup location for this tour will be Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St, corner of Market St, Melbourne @ 7:35am. If you wish to change your pickup location, please contact our friendly reservations team.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.