🏨 Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles Day Trip from Melbourne Activity

Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles Day Trip from Melbourne

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 13 hours

Departs: Melbourne, Melbourne

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

Overview

Travel along the Great Ocean Road on a day trip from Melbourne. This iconic stretch of coastal road is famous for its surf beaches, koalas, rainforest, the Shipwreck Coast and of course the spectacular 12 Apostles. Explore the stunning Loch Ard Gorge and marvel at the views from all the best lookouts within the Port Campbell National Park. Wander through seaside towns such as Apollo Bay as well as have time to explore other beautiful beaches and walks.

What's Included

Admission to Great Ocean Road National Park

Air-conditioned coach travel

Australian wildlife sightings, in the wild.

Expert driver guided tour experience

Live tour commentary spoken in English

Roundtrip transportation to and from Melbourne

What's Not Included

All Meals

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
Infants and children do not travel free, protective seats are available on request at the time of booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Children must be accompanied by an adult
For your safety, we have implemented comprehensive hygiene measures and increased regular sanitation.
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Not suitabled for wheelchairs, prams or stroller accessible, please do not bring on tour as you will be asked to leave at the hotel.
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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.

Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers

What To Expect

Melbourne

We depart from Melbourne at 7:35am sharp, and head over the Westgate Bridge towards the surf coast capital. It's recommended guests eat breakfast before the tour as we don't stop until mid-morning.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Anglesea Visitor Information Centre

Once we have left Melbourne, we head down to the Surf Coast, passing through gorgeous seaside townships such as Anglesea, Lorne and Airey’s Inlet, we stop along the way for some morning tea and to breath in the fresh sea air whilst spotting surfers out on the water, with the proximity to Antarctica you will learn why this is great surf but also why wet suits are a necessity!

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway

A monument to mark the original starting point of the Great Ocean Road.

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!)

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

A welcome lunch break is taken in Apollo Bay at the end of the surf coast, you'll have plenty of time to explore this seaside community and eat from one of the many local cafe or pubs (at own expense).

Once you have explored Apollo Bay, grabbed any souvenirs you wish to buy, or tasted some delicious ice cream then it is back on the bus to head inland to the Green Coast.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Loch Ard Gorge

Also in the National Park we head down to Loch Ard Gorge, site of one of Australia’s most well know shipwrecks, hear the dramatic tale of Tom and Eva and then head down to the beach to look for the caves. This is also where you will find rock formations such as Island Archway, Razorback and the ‘Salt and Pepper Shakers’ too.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Twelve Apostles

Once out of the trees and back by the Southern Ocean we arrive in Port Campbell National Park, home to the iconic 12 Apostles. We will spend about 40mins at the Apostles where you will enjoy free time to take in the views from every angle, walk along the boardwalks, and get the perfect pictures of this wild and rugged coastline.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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