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  • all the stunning sights of the port campbell national park, discover some of australia's most dramatic coastal scenery, explore the 12 apostles, loch ard gorge & gibson’s steps, guided rainforest walk in the great otway national park
  • all the spectacular sights of the port campbell national park, discover some of australia's most dramatic coastal scenery, explore the 12 apostles, loch ard gorge & gibson’s steps, guided rainforest walk in the great otway national park

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  • all the spectacular sights of the port campbell national park, discover some of australia's most dramatic coastal scenery, explore the 12 apostles, loch ard gorge & gibson’s steps, guided rainforest walk in the great otway national park
  • all the spectacular scenery of the port campbell national park, discover some of australia's most dramatic coastal scenery, explore the twelve apostles, loch ard gorge & gibson’s steps, guided rainforest walk in the great otway national park

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Highlights
  • all the spectacular scenery of the port campbell national park, discover some of australia's most dramatic coastal scenery, explore the twelve apostles, loch ard gorge & gibson’s steps, guided rainforest walk in the great otway national park
  • all the spectacular scenery of the port campbell national park, discover some of australia's most dramatic coastal scenery with ease, explore the twelve apostles, loch ard gorge & gibson’s steps, guided rainforest walk in the great otway national park

Version 26 – July 28, 2023 09:02

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Highlights
  • all the spectacular scenery of the port campbell national park, discover some of australia's most dramatic coastal scenery with ease, explore the twelve apostles, loch ard gorge & gibson’s steps, guided rainforest walk in the great otway national park
  • discover some of australia's most dramatic coastal scenery with ease, great ocean road highlights including the twelve apostles & gibson’s steps, gu, in a minivan equipped with wi-fi, access places that larger tour buses can’t

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Description Summary
  • Explore this world-famous stretch of spectacular coastline with us & create some amazing travel memories!
  • Explore this world-famous stretch of spectacular coastline with us & create some amazing travel memories!

Description
  • No visit to Melbourne is complete without traveling the Great Ocean Road, home to some of Australia’s most dramatic scenery. Eliminate the hassle of car rental on this award-winning day tour, which takes in the amazing panoramas of the Surf Coast and includes visits to the Port Campbell and Great Otway National Parks. Receive personalised attention from your guide, and access more of the Great Ocean Road than larger bus tours do. Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off are included from most Melbourne hotels.
  • No visit to Melbourne is complete without traveling the Great Ocean Road, home to some of Australia’s most dramatic scenery. Eliminate the hassle of car rental on this award-winning day tour, which takes in the amazing panoramas of the Surf Coast and includes visits to the Port Campbell and Great Otway National Parks. Receive personalised attention from your guide, and access more of the Great Ocean Road than larger bus tours do. Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off are included from most Melbourne hotels.

Highlights
  • discover some of australia's most dramatic coastal scenery with ease, great ocean road highlights including the twelve apostles & gibson’s steps, gu, in a minivan equipped with wi-fi, access places that larger tour buses can’t
  • avoid the hassle of car rental on a great ocean road day trip from melbourne, discover some of australia's most dramatic coastal scenery with ease, hit great ocean road highlights such as the twelve apostles & gibson’s steps, in a minivan equipped with wi-fi, access places that larger tour buses can’t

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Description Summary
  • Explore this world-famous stretch of spectacular coastline with us & create some amazing travel memories!
  • Explore this world-famous stretch of spectacular coastline with us & create some amazing travel memories!

Description
  • No visit to Melbourne is complete without traveling the Great Ocean Road, home to some of Australia’s most dramatic scenery. Eliminate the hassle of car rental on this award-winning day tour, which takes in the amazing panoramas of the Surf Coast and includes visits to the Port Campbell and Great Otway National Parks. Receive personalised attention from your guide, and access more of the Great Ocean Road than larger bus tours do. Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off are included from most Melbourne hotels.
  • No visit to Melbourne is complete without traveling the Great Ocean Road, home to some of Australia’s most dramatic scenery. Eliminate the hassle of car rental on this award-winning day tour, which takes in the amazing panoramas of the Surf Coast and includes visits to the Port Campbell and Great Otway National Parks. Receive personalised attention from your guide, and access more of the Great Ocean Road than larger bus tours do. Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off are included from most Melbourne hotels.

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Know Before You Go
  • infant seats & child booster seats are available free of charge, please arrive at your pickup location at least 10 minutes prior to your allocated pickup time, prams, strollers and other bulky items are not permitted
  • infant seats & child booster seats are available free of charge, prams, strollers and other bulky items are not permitted, we strongly suggest you arrive at your pickup location at least 10 minutes prior to your allocated pickup time

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Guide type
  • Tour Guide

Redemption type
  • voucher

Trip difficulty
  • Easy

Timezone
  • Australia/Melbourne

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Know Before You Go
  • infant seats & child booster seats are available free of charge, prams, strollers and other bulky items are not permitted, we strongly suggest you arrive at your pickup location at least 10 minutes prior to your allocated pickup time
  • prams, strollers and other bulky items are not permitted, we strongly suggest you arrive at your pickup location at least 10 minutes prior to your allocated pickup time

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Know Before You Go
  • prams, strollers and other bulky items are not permitted, we strongly suggest you arrive at your pickup location at least 10 minutes prior to your allocated pickup time
  • we strongly suggest you arrive at your pickup location at least 10 minutes prior to your allocated pickup time

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Know Before You Go
  • we strongly suggest you arrive at your pickup location at least 10 minutes prior to your allocated pickup time

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Included
  • air-conditioned vehicle with free wi-fi on board, all national park fees & taxes, friendly & informative guide, morning tea at a beachside location, pickup from selected hotels
  • air-conditioned vehicle, coffee and/or tea, entry/admission - loch ard gorge, entry/admission - twelve apostles, friendly & informative guide, national park fees, pickup from selected hotels, wifi on board

Version 13 – July 13, 2023 11:52

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Description Summary
  • Explore this world-famous stretch of spectacular coastline with us & create some amazing travel memories!
  • Explore This World-Famous Stretch Of Spectacular Coastline With Us!

Description
  • No visit to Melbourne is complete without traveling the Great Ocean Road, home to some of Australia’s most dramatic scenery. Eliminate the hassle of car rental on this award-winning day tour, which takes in the amazing panoramas of the Surf Coast and includes visits to the Port Campbell and Great Otway National Parks. Receive personalised attention from your guide, and access more of the Great Ocean Road than larger bus tours do. Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off are included from most Melbourne hotels.
  • No visit to Melbourne is complete without traveling the Great Ocean Road, home to some of Australia’s most dramatic scenery. Eliminate the hassle of car rental on this tour, which includes visits to the Port Campbell and Great Otway National Parks. Receive personalised attention from your guide, and access more of the Great Ocean Road than larger bus tours do. Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off are included from most Melbourne hotels.

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Description Summary
  • Explore This World-Famous Stretch Of Spectacular Coastline With Us!
  • Your Great Ocean Road adventure begins with pickup from central Melbourne hotels, where you board a Wi-Fi-equipped minivan. Travel through the beautiful beach town of Torquay, the official start of the Great Ocean Road. Exploring the cool temperate rainforest of the Great Otway National Park. Gaze at the dramatic Twelve Apostles, undoubtedly the region’s most famous natural landmark, during a stop the Port Campbell National Park; upgrade to include an unforgettable helicopter ride over the iconic rock formations. Visit Loch Ard Gorge, the site of a notorious 19th-century shipwreck, and marvel at the dramatic result of erosion at Gibson’s Steps. Stop for dinner (own expense) before relaxing during the journey back to your departure point.

Description
  • No visit to Melbourne is complete without traveling the Great Ocean Road, home to some of Australia’s most dramatic scenery. Eliminate the hassle of car rental on this tour, which includes visits to the Port Campbell and Great Otway National Parks. Receive personalised attention from your guide, and access more of the Great Ocean Road than larger bus tours do. Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off are included from most Melbourne hotels.
  • No visit to Melbourne is complete without traveling the Great Ocean Road, home to some of Australia’s most dramatic scenery. Eliminate the hassle of car rental on this tour, which includes stops at Port Campbell and Great Otway National Park. Receive personalized attention from your guide, and access more of the Great Ocean Road than larger bus tours do. Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off are included from most Melbourne hotels.

Full Description
  • Your Great Ocean Road adventure begins with pickup from central Melbourne hotels, where you board a Wi-Fi-equipped minivan. Travel through the beautiful beach town of Torquay, the official start of the Great Ocean Road. Exploring the cool temperate rainforest of the Great Otway National Park. Gaze at the dramatic Twelve Apostles, undoubtedly the region’s most famous natural landmark, during a stop the Port Campbell National Park; upgrade to include an unforgettable helicopter ride over the iconic rock formations. Visit Loch Ard Gorge, the site of a notorious 19th-century shipwreck, and marvel at the dramatic result of erosion at Gibson’s Steps. Stop for dinner (own expense) before relaxing during the journey back to your departure point.

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Highlights
  • avoid the hassle of car rental on a great ocean road day trip from melbourne, discover some of australia's most dramatic coastal scenery with ease, hit great ocean road highlights such as the twelve apostles & gibson’s steps, in a minivan equipped with wi-fi, access places that larger tour buses can’t
  • avoid the hassle of car rental on a great ocean road day trip from melbourne, discover some of australia's most dramatic coastal scenery with ease, hit great ocean road highlights such as the twelve apostles and gibson’s steps, in a minivan equipped with wi-fi, access places that larger tour buses can’t

Address
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  • Address: Go West Tours, Little Collins Street, Melbourne VIC, Australia,

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Description Summary
  • Your Great Ocean Road adventure begins with pickup from central Melbourne hotels, where you board a Wi-Fi-equipped minivan. Travel through the beautiful beach town of Torquay, the official start of the Great Ocean Road. Exploring the cool temperate rainforest of the Great Otway National Park. Gaze at the dramatic Twelve Apostles, undoubtedly the region’s most famous natural landmark, during a stop the Port Campbell National Park; upgrade to include an unforgettable helicopter ride over the iconic rock formations. Visit Loch Ard Gorge, the site of a notorious 19th-century shipwreck, and marvel at the dramatic result of erosion at Gibson’s Steps. Stop for dinner (own expense) before relaxing during the journey back to your departure point.
  • Your Great Ocean Road adventure begins with pickup from central Melbourne hotels, where you board a Wi-Fi-equipped minivan. Travel through the beautiful beach town of Torquay, the official start of the Great Ocean Road. Exploring the cool temperate rainforest of the Great Otway National Park. Gaze at the dramatic Twelve Apostles, undoubtedly the region’s most famous natural landmark, during a stop at Port Campbell National Park; upgrade to include an unforgettable helicopter ride over the iconic rock formations. Visit Loch Ard Gorge, the site of a notorious 19th-century shipwreck, and marvel at the dramatic result of erosion at Gibson’s Steps. Stop for dinner (own expense) before relaxing during the journey back to your departure point.

Excluded
  • meals other than as stated
  • gratuities, meals other than as stated

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Description Summary
  • Your Great Ocean Road adventure begins with pickup from central Melbourne hotels, where you board a Wi-Fi-equipped minivan. Travel through the beautiful beach town of Torquay, the official start of the Great Ocean Road. Exploring the cool temperate rainforest of the Great Otway National Park. Gaze at the dramatic Twelve Apostles, undoubtedly the region’s most famous natural landmark, during a stop at Port Campbell National Park; upgrade to include an unforgettable helicopter ride over the iconic rock formations. Visit Loch Ard Gorge, the site of a notorious 19th-century shipwreck, and marvel at the dramatic result of erosion at Gibson’s Steps. Stop for dinner (own expense) before relaxing during the journey back to your departure point.
  • Your Great Ocean Road adventure begins with pickup from central Melbourne hotels, where you board a Wi-Fi-equipped minivan. Travel through the beautiful beach town of Torquay, the official start of the Great Ocean Road.
  • Exploring the semitropical forest of Great Otway National Park. Gaze at the dramatic Twelve Apostles, undoubtedly the region’s most famous natural landmark, during a stop at Port Campbell National Park; upgrade to include an unforgettable helicopter ride over the iconic rock formations.
  • Visit Loch Ard Gorge, the site of a notorious 19th-century shipwreck, and marvel at the dramatic result of erosion at Gibson’s Steps.
  • Stop for dinner (at your own expense) before relaxing during the journey back to your departure point.

Description
  • No visit to Melbourne is complete without traveling the Great Ocean Road, home to some of Australia’s most dramatic scenery. Eliminate the hassle of car rental on this tour, which includes stops at Port Campbell and Great Otway National Park. Receive personalized attention from your guide, and access more of the Great Ocean Road than larger bus tours do. Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off are included from most Melbourne hotels.
  • No visit to Melbourne is complete without traveling the Great Ocean Road, home to some of Australia’s most dramatic scenery. Eliminate the hassle of car rental on this tour, which includes stops at Port Campbell and Great Otway National Park. Receive personalized attention from your guide, and access more of the Great Ocean Road than larger bus tours do. Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off are included from most Melbourne hotels.

Additional Info
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

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Tier ages
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  • adult:
  • from: '18'
  • to: '64'
  • child:
  • from: '5'
  • to: '11'
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  • infant:
  • from: '0'
  • to: '4'
  • child:
  • from: '5'
  • to: '11'
  • youth:
  • from: '12'
  • to: '17'
  • adult:
  • from: '18'
  • to: '64'
  • senior:
  • from: '65'
  • to: '120'

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

Health
  • The safety & well-being of our guests and team members is Go West Tours’ highest priority. We continue to monitor all updates from the Australian & Victorian governments and will continue to update & evolve our responses & protocols in line with best practice.
  • The safety & well-being of our guests and team members is Go West Tours’ highest priority.
  • We continue to monitor all updates from the Australian & Victorian governments and will continue to update & evolve our responses & protocols in line with best practice.

Starts notes
  • Traveler pickup is offered.Pickup is only available from the list of hotels provided upon checkout.
  • Your pickup will be between 7am-8am depending on which hotel you selected. Your exact meeting time will be provided after a booking is placed.
  • This tour returns to Melbourne at approximately 8pm-9pm.Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
  • Traveler pickup is offered.
  • Pickup is only available from the list of hotels provided upon checkout.
  • Your pickup will be between 7am-8am depending on which hotel you selected. Your exact meeting time will be provided after a booking is placed.
  • This tour returns to Melbourne at approximately 8pm-9pm.
  • Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.