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

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Summary

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.

Tour info

Duration
11 hours
Group Size
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Why take this tour?

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

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What’s included?

  • Direct Hotel Pickup in the Morning (6am)

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

  • Lunch and Snack/Pack

  • Aussie snacks

  • Cold bottled water

  • Entry/Admission - Twelve Apostles

  • Entry/Admission - Loch Ard Gorge

  • Gratuities

  • Children under 12 cannot travel with us. We apologise for this inconvenience.

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 11h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Ocean Road Tours are Covid Clean Accredited by the Quality Tourism Framework.

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Ocean Road Tours

About operator:

Why share the Great Ocean Road with 25, 35 or 55 people when you can travel with a Small Group (8), for a Day Tour of the Iconic Great Ocean Road. You depart at 6 am to be ahead of the other tour groups return by 5pm and HAVE MOST LOOKOUTS ALONE. .Our small group allows more options and flexibility and we do extra photo stops as well. You see all of the Great Ocean Road sights between Torquay and the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge including Memorial Archway, Lorne and more. You search for Kangaroos and Koalas in the wild, You will see the best views of the Great Ocean Road, her stunning beaches and Rugged Coastlines. You will get a Breakfast/Snack pack and a selection of Aussie Themed meals for Lunch and meet Native Birds. Fun and informed commentary, including Indigenous and European Histories and we know when to be quiet. Included are ; Cold Water, USB Chargers, WiFi, Air-conditioned Bus. City, Southbank, Dockland pick ups (cond apply). Visit our web site for full details.

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