Private Great Ocean Road Day Tour With Early Departure & Early Return (11 Hours)

Your tour begins with early-morning pickup from your central Melbourne hotel. Traveling by air-conditioned minivan, head out the city bound for the famous Great Ocean Road.

Pass through Torquay and Anglesea, making a stop to spot wild kangaroos around Bells Beach and admire the views from Fairhaven Beach. Continue to Lorne and make a photo stop at Apollo Bay before arriving in Lavers Hill, where you enjoy a home-cooked lunch at the Cozy Mountain Café.

After lunch, drive through the wild bushland of the Otway Ranges to arrive at one of the Great Ocean Road’s most photographed landmarks—the Twelve Apostles. Nearby, visit Loch Ard Gorge on the Shipwreck Coast and learn how this notorious stretch of coast earned its nickname.

Finally, turn inland for your return to Melbourne, passing the Colac Lakes and the town of Winchelsea along the way. Your tour ends with drop-off back at your hotel.

This Private Tour of the Great Ocean Road departs early (6am) with a direct pick-up from you Melbourne CBD hotel and returns early (5pm) to the city, so you arrive before other tour groups and avoid the crowds at most lookouts.

We are real locals and true specialists of The Great Ocean Road. Our tours offer premium service that includes lunch and snacks. Spend a full day of sightseeing including the Shipwreck Coast, with more stops than usual plus extra time to linger at two of the most popular sites - The Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge.

- Early Departure (6am) Early Return( By 5pm)

- Direct hotel pick up in the morning

- We are Ahead of the Crowds and have lookouts to ourselves

- This is a Private Tour - Only your group will travel

- Our local Experience

- We specialise in ONLY The Great Ocean Road

- Breakfast/Snack Pack

- Delicious Café Lunch 

- More Photo Stops

Over 12 years old only

See Kangaroos Koalas and Native Birds in the Bush

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Pickup times and locations will be advised the evening before the tour. Your guide will send a text message and an email to re-confirm the Pick up location and time.
Vegetarian and vegan options are available, please advise at time of booking if required
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
No children under 12 years of age
We have a strict 24 Hours No Refund Cancellation Policy due to the limited and nature of out tours
Email your accommodation at the time of your booking (or prior to travel date)
Near public transportation
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 is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate