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Highlights
  • drive along the world-famous national heritage listed great ocean road, eco-conscious sustainable touring experience in premium coach vehicles, enjoy a guided walk through great otway national park rainforests, experience the spectacular 12 apostles shipwreck coast without crowds, visit the pristine beach of loch ard gorge in the mid-morning sun
  • drive along the world-famous national heritage listed great ocean road, eco-conscious sustainable touring experience in premium coach vehicles, enjoy a guided walk through an ancient rainforest at the great otway national park, experience the spectacular 12 apostles shipwreck coast without the crowds, visit the pristine beach of loch ard gorge in the glory of the mid-morning sun

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Voucher info
  • Please re-confirm your tour details within 7 days prior to departure directly with the operator at info@autopiatours.com.au or 03 9393 1333.
  • • Our main meeting point for this tour is Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St corner of Market St, Melbourne @ 7:35am.
  • • If guests would like to arrange an alternative location please call our reservations team on +61 39393 1333.
  • • We recommend arriving to your nominated pickup location at least 5-10 mins prior to the scheduled departure time.
  • • What to bring: sunscreen, refillable water bottle, hat, sunglasses, comfortable walking shoes and warm clothing for the evening just encase.
  • • We ask that all guests have travel insurance and should be taken out at the time of booking and prior to departing on tour.
  • • Autopia Tours support a paperless boarding system, please consider the environment by not printing this confirmation voucher.

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Additional Info
  •   In Victoria, the weather can change throughout the day so it is always a good idea to be prepared at all times. In the event of rain or inclement weather, your experience will still go ahead, unless contacted by the provider. Please ensure you have checked the average temperatures for the time of year you are travelling and have packed adequate clothing. 
  • Not wheelchair accessible, Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking, Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately (it can get cold), Child fare prices apply to 0 to 12 years old. Infants aged 0 to 4 are not permitted to travel on adult laps and must be safely restrained within a child protective seat. Infant protective seats are free of charge and must be requested at time of booking., Children ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult, Our vehicles are not wheelchair, prams or child stroller accessible please refrain from bring on tour.

Know Before You Go
  • booking requires passenger information such as date of birth, food allergies, and phone number., limited storage space on our vehicle, baggage kept to 1 x 5-7kg day bag per person., most dietary needs can be accommodated; however, passengers must inform tour operator in advance. , please re-confirm your tour details within 7 days prior to departure on 03 9393 1333, wheelchairs, walkers, and strollers are not suitable.
  • limited storage space on our vehicle, baggage kept to 1 x 5-7kg day bag per person., please re-confirm your tour details within 7 days prior to departure on 03 9393 1333., we will try to cater to most dietary needs and/or food allergies - passengers must notify the tour operator of any special dietary requirements or medical conditions at the time of booking.

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Included
  • audio & text translation app available in 10 different languages, hosted by an experienced driver guide with local tour commentary, light picnic-style lunch and rainforest walk, modern air-conditioned midi-coach travel, with onboard wifi and usb charging ports, national park entry fees and australian flora and fauna sightings
  • audio & text translation app available in 10 different languages, australian flora and fauna sightings, hosted by an experienced driver guide with local tour commentary, light picnic-style lunch and rainforest walk, modern air-conditioned midi-coach travel, with onboard wifi and usb charging ports, national park entry fees

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Accessibility
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Guide type
  • Tour Guide

Blocked dates
  • 2024-12-25, 2025-01-01

Health items
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers

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Rails Timezone
  • Melbourne
  • Canberra

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Know Before You Book
  • autopia tours reserves the right to alter the route or itinerary schedule during seasonal weather fluctuations and/or during park closures., child fare prices apply to children aged between 0 to 12 years old., infants aged 0 to 4 are not permitted to travel on adult laps and must be safely restrained within a child protective seat. infant seats are free of charge and must be requested at the time of booking but not guaranteed., mandatory passenger details are required at the time of booking: contact phone number and dietary requirements, this terrain is not suitable for mobility-impaired travellers, wheelchairs, walkers, prams or strollers.
  • autopia tours reserves the right to alter the route or itinerary schedule during seasonal weather fluctuations and/or during park closures., child fare prices apply to children aged between 0 to 12 years old., mandatory passenger details are required at the time of booking: contact phone number and dietary requirements, this terrain is not suitable for mobility-impaired travellers, wheelchairs, walkers, prams or strollers.

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Know Before You Go
  • limited storage space on our vehicle, baggage kept to 1 x 5-7kg day bag per person., please re-confirm your tour details within 7 days prior to departure on 03 9393 1333., we will try to cater to most dietary needs and/or food allergies - passengers must notify the tour operator of any special dietary requirements or medical conditions at the time of booking.

Know Before You Book
  • autopia tours reserves the right to alter the route or itinerary schedule during seasonal weather fluctuations and/or during park closures., child fare prices apply to children aged between 0 to 12 years old., mandatory passenger details are required at the time of booking: contact phone number and dietary requirements, this terrain is not suitable for mobility-impaired travellers, wheelchairs, walkers, prams or strollers.

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Name
  • Eco-Friendly Great Ocean Road with lunch from Melbourne
  • 12 Apostles Eco-Friendly Great Ocean Road with lunch from Melbourne

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  • 12 Apostles Eco-Friendly Great Ocean Road with lunch from Melbourne
  • 12 Apostles Eco-Friendly Great Ocean Road from Melbourne

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Excluded
  • any meals not indicated within the itinerary - at the guest’s own expense., hotel transfers pre/post tour itinerary to a nominated pickup point., personal travel insurance is highly recommended, spending money for snacks and beverages
  • any meals not indicated within the itinerary - at the guest’s own expense., hotel transfers pre/post tour itinerary to a nominated pickup point., personal travel insurance is highly recommended, spending money for food

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Included
  • audio & text translation app available in 10 different languages, australian flora and fauna sightings, hosted by an experienced driver guide with local tour commentary, light picnic-style lunch and rainforest walk, modern air-conditioned midi-coach travel, with onboard wifi and usb charging ports, national park entry fees
  • admission to great ocean road national parks, australian wildlife sightings in their natural habitat, light lunch provided, professional driver guide with live commentary, small-group tour, on a 24-seater air conditioned vehicle

Excluded
  • any meals not indicated within the itinerary - at the guest’s own expense., hotel transfers pre/post tour itinerary to a nominated pickup point., personal travel insurance is highly recommended, spending money for food
  • any meals not indicated, personal expenses

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Description
  • The Great Ocean Road Reverse Tour direction enables our passengers to experience the National Heritage-listed Great Ocean Road in all its glory in the reverse direction. By operating this tour in reverse, we avoid all the normal tourist masses that visit the 12 Apostles, giving our passengers a better opportunity to capture that picture-perfect photograph without the crowds. This Great Ocean Road reverse tour itinerary will visit all the same key destinations and highlights as our standard great ocean road tour, so rest assured you won’t miss a thing. 
  • Escape the city by traveling inland direct to the Shipwreck Coast via Colac enjoying a complimentary morning tea along the way. Take a journey and experience the Great Ocean Road reverse tour in the opposite direction to the masses, enabling you to escape the crowds and enjoy this famous & picturesque coastline in all its glory. Our first major stop will be the breathtaking 12 Apostles and the extraordinary rock formations of Loch Ard Gorge in Port Campbell. Discover Mutton Bird Island & Razorback lookout, both offering amazing views. Then, enjoy a guided walk through Maits Rest or Melba Gully, an ancient rainforest admiring some of the world’s tallest trees in the Great Otway National Park. 
  • We continue our journey along this spectacular National Heritage-Listed road winding between hillsides, pristine beaches, stunning ocean views and dense rainforest. The Great Ocean Road is famously known as one of the world’s most scenic coastal routes which you will get to enjoy without all the crowds. Our local guides will try to seek out the iconic Australian koala, as this coastal region is heavily populated with these furry creatures hidden within the pockets of Eucalyptus forests. 
  • Stopping next at the Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch, one of the most photographed spots along this rugged coastline. This monument is a tribute to the World War One servicemen who built the Great Ocean Road stretching 243 kilometres and was finally completed in 1932. A great location to grab a group photo under the archway and share it with friends on social media. From here, we sit back, relax and enjoy the drive back into the dynamic and cosmopolitan city of Melbourne. 
  • Meals: Lunch
  • Driving distance: 570km
  • Walking distance: 2-3km

Highlights
  • drive along the world-famous national heritage listed great ocean road, eco-conscious sustainable touring experience in premium coach vehicles, enjoy a guided walk through an ancient rainforest at the great otway national park, experience the spectacular 12 apostles shipwreck coast without the crowds, visit the pristine beach of loch ard gorge in the glory of the mid-morning sun

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Short Description
  • The Great Ocean Road is travelled by more than 3.5million visitors each year. The crowds at each iconic destination are becoming increasingly busy making this magical region harder to enjoy. We have designed this Reverse Great Ocean Road Tour to avoid the crowds at peak times and to also allow our guests to see the awe inspiring 12 Apostles in the morning sun light which brightly illuminates this incredible rock formation. Journey along the entire Great Ocean Road stopping to walk through an ancient rainforest, explore quaint seaside villages, encounter wild Koalas and see the many incredible cliff top lookouts along the way.
  • The Great Ocean Road is travelled by more than 3.5million visitors each year. The crowds at each iconic destination are becoming increasingly busy making this magical region harder to enjoy. We have designed this Reverse Great Ocean Road Tour to avoid the crowds at peak times and to also allow our guests to see the awe inspiring 12 Apostles in the morning sun light which brightly illuminates this incredible rock formation. Journey along the entire Great Ocean Road stopping to walk through an ancient rainforest, explore quaint seaside villages, encounter wild Koalas and see the many incredible cliff top lookouts along the way.

Additional Info
  • Not wheelchair accessible, Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking, Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately (it can get cold), Child fare prices apply to 0 to 12 years old. Infants aged 0 to 4 are not permitted to travel on adult laps and must be safely restrained within a child protective seat. Infant protective seats are free of charge and must be requested at time of booking., Children ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult, Our vehicles are not wheelchair, prams or child stroller accessible please refrain from bring on tour.
  • Not wheelchair accessible, Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking, Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately (it can get cold), Child fare prices apply to 0 to 12 years old. Infants aged 0 to 4 are not permitted to travel on adult laps and must be safely restrained within a child protective seat. Infant protective seats are free of charge and must be requested at time of booking., Children ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult, Our vehicles are not wheelchair, prams or child stroller accessible please refrain from bring on tour.

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  • adult:
  • from: '13'
  • to: '85'
  • child:
  • from: '0'
  • to: '12'
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  • child:
  • from: '0'
  • to: '12'
  • adult:
  • from: '13'
  • to: '85'

Health
  • For your safety, we have implemented comprehensive hygiene measures and increased regular sanitation. If you are feeling unwell or have any flu-like system please stay home.
  • For your safety, we have implemented comprehensive hygiene measures and increased regular sanitation. If you are feeling unwell or have any flu-like system please stay home.

Cancellation notes
  • Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
  • Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Voucher info
  • • Our main meeting point for this tour is Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St corner of Market St, Melbourne @ 7:35am.
  • • If guests would like to arrange an alternative location please call our reservations team on +61 39393 1333.
  • • We recommend arriving to your nominated pickup location at least 5-10 mins prior to the scheduled departure time.
  • • What to bring: sunscreen, refillable water bottle, hat, sunglasses, comfortable walking shoes and warm clothing for the evening just encase.
  • • We ask that all guests have travel insurance and should be taken out at the time of booking and prior to departing on tour.
  • • Autopia Tours support a paperless boarding system, please consider the environment by not printing this confirmation voucher.
  • • Our main meeting point for this tour is Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St corner of Market St, Melbourne @ 7:35am.
  • • If guests would like to arrange an alternative location please call our reservations team on +61 39393 1333.
  • • We recommend arriving to your nominated pickup location at least 5-10 mins prior to the scheduled departure time.
  • • What to bring: sunscreen, refillable water bottle, hat, sunglasses, comfortable walking shoes and warm clothing for the evening just encase.
  • • We ask that all guests have travel insurance and should be taken out at the time of booking and prior to departing on tour.
  • • Autopia Tours support a paperless boarding system, please consider the environment by not printing this confirmation voucher.

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  • 12 Apostles Eco-Friendly Great Ocean Road from Melbourne
  • 12 Apostles Eco-Friendly Great Ocean Road Iconic Adventure from Melbourne