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Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles Reverse Tour with Lunch
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Highlights

  • Experience the iconic Great Ocean Road in reverse on this full-day guided tour. Get uninterrupted views of the 20-million-year-old 12 Apostles, minus the crowd.
  • Stop for a picnic lunch amidst the ancient rainforests of the Great Otway National Park.
  • Spot kangaroos and see the mountain ash, the longest flowering tree in the world, during your guided forest walk in Otway National Park.
  • Get round-trip transfers from Melbourne and enjoy views of Razorback rising from the ocean from Mutton Bird Island.
  • Did you know? The 12 Apostles do not have twelve limestone pillars, as the name suggests. There are only eight rock formations as of today.

Your Experience

Drive to Shipwreck Coast to see 12 Apostles first

Start your journey from Melbourne and enjoy the iconic coastal landscape of Great Ocean Road as you drive to the Shipwreck Coast. Here, you'll see the breathtaking 12 Apostles rising from the Southern Ocean sans the usual crowd. Enjoy your complimentary morning tea as your guide tells you tales of the region's past before heading to Loch Ard Gorge and the striking rock formation of Razorback from Mutton Bird Island.

Ancient rainforest, a memorial and picnic lunch

Journey towards Great Otway National Park, where you’ll go on a guided forest walk in the ancient rainforest of Melba Gully. Keep your eyes peeled for koalas in the eucalyptus trees and kangaroos peering from behind the trees. Your journey continues along the Great Ocean Road to the Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch, constructed as a tribute to World War I soldiers. As the day concludes, relish a delicious picnic-style lunch while reflecting on the stunning natural beauty, fascinating history, and unique wildlife you saw on this tour.

Inclusions

  • Full-day tour of Great Ocean Road
  • Round-trip transfers from Melbourne
  • Live commentary by expert driver guide
  • Picnic lunch
  • Morning tea and snacks
  • National Park entry fees
  • Audio & text translation app in 10 languages

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

  • This experience offers transfers from the selected hotels, in case your hotel is not in the pick-up zone, you can reach the meeting point mentioned below.

Hotel transfers

  • This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs from selected hotels in Melbourne inner-city.

  • In the next step of booking, please specify your hotel name and pickup time from the dropdown.

  • On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 10-15 min prior to your scheduled departure.

  • If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.

Meeting point (If not opted for hotel transfers)

  • Meet your guide at Immigration Museum (Museums Victoria).

  • Address: 400 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia.

  • Landmark: The bus will be parked on the Market St side of the museum.

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Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the experience starts.

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Bring water, headphones, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, a backpack of 5 to 7 kg, and a jacket. Pack for a weather-ready kit as the skies can be unpredictable. Bring local currency or your preferred payment method for meals, souvenirs, and extra delights not covered by the ticket.

Alcohol is not allowed on this experience. .

Your safety comes first. Visitors with mobility issues are restricted from participating in this experience.

The audio and text translation app is available in Cantonese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, and Spanish. Guests under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by an adult or guardian. Children between 0 and 4 years old can travel on adult laps, provided they are securely strapped with the seat belt. As this tour includes a light lunch, please notify the operator of any dietary requirements or food allergies before departure. The tour will stop for your picnic-style lunch at Loch Ard Gorge or the 12 Apostles. The tour starts at 7.35am from select pick-up points in Melbourne inner city. If your hotel is not in the pick-up zone, you can reach the meeting point, Immigration Museum (Museums Victoria).

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