Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary with 12 Apostles from Melbourne
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From $115.90
209 reviews (4.44)
Price varies by group size
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Duration: 13 hours
Departs: Melbourne, Melbourne
Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Free cancellation
Overview
Explore the 12 Apostles and Great Ocean Road without the crowds on our Reverse Great Ocean Road Day Tour! This day trip includes all the highlights of the standard tour but visits the 12 Apostles and the Shipwreck Coast in the morning instead of the afternoon. By going against the flow of the traffic we avoid the busy tourist crowds allowing us to make the most of all this stunning region has to offer.
What's Included
All National Park entry fees
Australian wildlife sightings, in the wild.
Light picnic lunch provided
Professional driver guide with live commentary
What's Not Included
Meals not indicated
Personal expenses
Traveler Information
- CHILD: Age: 0 - 12
- ADULT: Age: 13 - 99
Additional Info
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Not wheelchair, prams or stroller accessible please do not bring on tour.
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Please reconfirm within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Not wheelchair, prams or stroller accessible please do not bring on tour.
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Please reconfirm within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
What To Expect
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Twelve Apostles
Taking your time to walk along the boardwalks and capture perfect photos of the Twelve Apostles in the morning sun is just breathtaking.
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Loch Ard Gorge
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Wye River
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway
After some photos at the iconic Memorial Arch and a lesson on the history of the soldiers who built this road and dedicated it to their fallen comrades, we will wind through more stunning views (of course stopping for pictures!)
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Reviews
Our guide and driver, Doug, was superb! He was knowledgeable, humorous, and a superb driver in the strong winds and rain.
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Thank you for arranging such an amazing trip for me.
We were picked up promptly by our guide Doug right beside our hotel and after a few short pick ups of other guests, we were on our way to the 12 apostles. On route, we stopped for a comfort break at a lovely little bakery for some hot coffee before driving on again with Doug giving us all the facts and history along the way.
Once we got to the apostles, we were given free time to explore and take in the views which we absolutely stunning and offered full panoramic looks over the towering rock formations. Pictures online do not do these sites justice and they need to be witnessed in person. We were slightly unfortunate in our timing in that we arrived during what must have been one of the windiest days in Melbourne’s history.
We left the 12 Apostles and headed for Loch Ard and the magnificent lookout point, albeit a little windswept. We were given a tasty lunch of sandwiches and fresh fruit and given free time to explore the area. You are given enough time to explore both the beach and clifftop walk, both of which I fully recommend. Again the views at this location are unrivalled and need to be seen to be believed.
Once back on the bus were given the interesting and informative story of how Loch Ard had gotten its name and the history of the Shipwreck. Doug really knew his stuff and imparted his knowledge in a very engaging manner. We continued the journey to the Great Ocean Road whilst stopping a couple more times to see koalas in the wild and flocks of parrots, sulphur crested and gallah cockatoos which was a real highlight for us as we were desperate to see Australian animals in the wild. We even had time to stop at Melba’s Gully, a rainforest on route where we were lucky enough to encounter a special black snail which is only found in this area.
The drive along the Great Ocean Road was stunning and delivered unparalleled views all along the coast taking in sweeping coastlines, beautiful coastal towns and stunning beaches. We made our final stop at the Great Ocean Road memorial arch and had plenty of opportunity to explore and take photos. Doug even took the time to take a picture of us together on our camera.
All in all, we had an amazing time on this trip and it delivered exactly what was promised. The sites were relatively quite and well worth the journey. Doug, our guide was mazing and has a real passion for what he does. Doug took the time to engage with his guests, find what each person wanted to see and tried to accommodate everyone’s requests.
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