Small Group - 12 Apostles, Otways & Great Ocean Road Day Tour from Melbourne


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From $139.79

102 reviews   (4.89)

Price varies by group size

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 12 hours

Departs: Melbourne, Melbourne

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Our small group (8 guests max) will depart Melbourne and head straight to the famous 12 Apostles before the masses of people arrive. Here we will take a 1km stroll along the boardwalk while appreciating the stunning views of the limestone stacks before continuing onto Gibson Steps. We walk down the 70m cliffside pathway to the beach where there is plenty of time to take some incredible photos.

Next it’s time for a delicious lunch at our favourite local cafe before we’ll drive through the magical Great Otway National Park and take a short hike through ancient rainforests to one of the Otways' pristine waterfalls (where the big bus companies can’t go).

Our next stop we will take a stroll amongst the giants of the forest at the Californian Redwoods before continuing along the iconic Great Ocean Road stopping at Apollo Bay for an optional ice cream. Kennett River is next where you’ll get the chance to spot native koalas, king parrots & kangaroos going about their routines.


What's Included

A Grade 2 hike to one of the Otways’ pristine waterfalls

A visit to Kennett River to see native Australian Koalas

Air-conditioned vehicle

Entrance to Port Campbell, 12 Apostles & Great Otway National Park

Freshly Brewed Coffee Supreme & Organic Tea

Friendly and knowledgeable tour guide

Organic Fruit & Healthy Snacks

The breathtaking 12 Apostles & Gibson Steps

The Great Ocean Road with stops at the coastal townships of Apollo Bay & Lorne

The towering Californian Redwoods

Unforgettable memories

What's Not Included

Cash or credit card for lunch (around $35)

Hotel pick-up and drop-off


Traveler Information

  • ADULT: Age: 18 - 99

Additional Info

  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses & a hat
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Warm layers just in case
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses & a hat
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Warm layers just in case

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

  • Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Twelve Apostles
Here we will take a 1km stroll along the boardwalk while appreciating the stunning views

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Gibsons Steps
We walk down the 70m cliffside pathway to the beach where there is plenty of time to take some incredible photos.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Beauchamp Falls
We take a 3km hike through ancient rainforests to the dreamy Beauchamp Falls.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Great Otway National Park
We visit the giants of the forest at the Californian Redwoods

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Apollo Bay
We stop at the beautiful seaside town of Apollo Bay for ice cream and a stroll along the pristine beaches.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lorne Beach
Lorne or Apollo Bay for an optional ice cream

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kennett River
Kennett River is next where you’ll get the chance to spot native koalas, king parrots & kangaroos going about their routines.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free


Reviews

Perfect small group tour
Shannon_L, 21-12-2022
Shane was a fantastic tour guide. He knew just where to look. And we could go places the big tour bus couldn't. It was the perfect small group tour. Very comfortable ride.
We were lucky enough you see koalas and kangaroos on our trip as well as beautiful scenery along the ocean road. We also were able to take a nice walk to a waterfall. Absolutely fantastic tour.
10/10 day trip with great guide
Louise_B, 07-12-2022
Nice rides along the coast, great guide and amazing nature. Perfect if you don't have a car of your own.
Again an amazing day with Hike & See
daniellemD2052QN, 07-12-2022
Again a day to remember! This tour was my second day with Hike & See and by chance, with the same tour guide, Shane! He really knows his way with the tips and tricks of making good photos during this tour and is happy to share them with you. The day was filled with awesome spots and we had the chance to eat a delicious lunch in a restaurant on the road, called Perch. What I really liked, was that we went to the heart of the rainforest where you can spot an amazing waterfall at the end. The best moment of the day was spotting a wild koala mom with her little baby from very close by, thanks to the spotting eyes of our tour guide. Once in a lifetime moment :)
Fabulous,
Wedad_A, 28-11-2022
Good experience, mark guided us through the trip. It takes the whole day so get a good rest the night before so you can enjoy every minute ❤️
If in Melbourne, then don’t overlook this day trip !!
Tushar_K, 29-12-2022
Everything about this day trip is worth remembering. Jeremy (from Hike and Seek Team) is a perfect guide for this trip. Right from taking us through all unknown (and spectacular) hide-out spots and sharing with us the rich legacy / history associated with each location/ spots, it was truly an enriching and enjoyable trip.

12 Apostles, Gibson steps, lunch at the perch, koala/ kangaroo spoting, Dooley’s ice-cream (Australia’s most award winning ice-cream) at Apollo Bay, California redwood tree were all fantastic. The number of location / spots we covered by end of day were unimaginable !

This is a must visit trip if you visit Melbourne. Hike and Seek team provided us with such a wonderful experiences which will surely remain etched with us for a while !

A big shout-out to Jeremy again for being our host and guide for this trip ! 10/10 will be an understatement.
A great tour with a couple of let downs
Kay_H, 30-11-2022
This was a pretty good tour but I'll list the cons first
Our Tour Guide was 1/2 hr late picking up everyone on the tour because she diverted to pick up her friend - I could have done with not standing in the cold for that extra time
The 'healthy snack' was bruised apples or bananas
The average for lunch was more like $45 dollars rather than the $35 quoted in the ad
It appeared that our driver was having trouble staying awake on the early morning and late evening parts of the trip - the minivan was swaying in the lanes and in the evening we were getting tooted at by other drivers because our van was moving into their lane
The trip ended up being 15 hours and not the 12 hours quoted - this might be in part to the fact that we were going 80kms in a 100km zone (again nasty looks from other drivers) and that we had a late pick-up
Viewing the koalas was a bit of a non-event really
The Pros
Our guide was lovely and she was very knowledgeable
The 12 apostles themselves were quite impressive to see
The bush walk was great - it was nice to get out in nature and out of the van for a little while
The lunch was fantastic
I would recommend this tour but maybe with a driver that was a little more 'on to it'
The bush




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