Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Tour - Max 12 Guests
- 12 hours
- Skip the line
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
Highlights
HIGHLIGHTS: Are you the kind of person that enjoys losing your breath sometimes? Are you ready for the beauty of this storm-carved coastline? If you said yes, you're ready to join us on this multi-awarded Great Ocean Road Small Groups Tour! One of the best aspects of this tour is that by reversing the usual route, we get to experience the 12 Apostles in the tranquil morning hours, steering clear of the afternoon rush. Additionally, the sunlight casts a magnificent glow on the limestone formations at this time of day. Things you will see and do: • Travel in reverse and go straight to the Twelve Apostles avoinding the large afternoon crowds. • At least 4 attractions at the Shipwreck Coast: 12 Apostles Coast, Gibson Steps, Loch Ard Gorge, and The Razorback • Coastal towns: Apollo Bay and Lorne - Guaranteed koalas spotting - Multilingual Interactive Audio Guide + a compliementary Melbourne City Walking Self-Guided Tour - Quality and Sustainable (carbon offset) Accredited Tour Operator
Inclusions
What's included
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- National Park fees
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Multilingual Interactive Audio Guide + a complimentary Melbourne City Self-Guided Audio Guide Tour
What's not
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
A morning tea stop, as we travel inland in the morning and go straight from Melbourne to the 12 Apostles, this is just a break to buy some coffee/breakfast (own expenses)
Travel inland in the morning and go straight to the 12 Apostles. Get there early, beat the crowds of the afternoon and enjoy these magnificent limestone formations when it’s still quiet and peaceful.
Go down and walk on this amazing beach. Be dwarfed by the 70-meter high vertical cliffs and marvel at Gog and Magog, the nicknames given to the giant limestone stacks rising up out of the sea.
This is the most impressive limestone formation of the region, the views are breathtaking!
Be amazed by these two breathtaking attractions on this stop: - The Loch Ard Gorge - tragic and incredibly beautiful story of one of the most famous shipwrecks in Australia. Walk on the beach and feel dwarfed by the magnificent limestone and sandstone cliffs - The Razorback - the most impressive formation of this rugged shipwreck coast
Drive through this amazing National Park, home to some of the tallest trees in Australia
Travel along the coastline on this most amazing coastal drive in Australia!
Drive through the national park and watch these ancient threes passing by
A 20 minutes rainforest walk, to witness some of Australia's most amazing rainforest scenery at Great Otway National Park where you will feel really connected to nature.
Stop for lunch at this vibrant and cool coastal town at Victoria's Surf Coast. The tour guide will recommend some restaurant options, enjoy some fresh food before starting the second part of the day.
Try to spot the cute marsupials koalas and also take pictures of the orange-bellied parrots that hang around this place
Finish the day by taking some pictures of this amazing Lookout at the top of the cliff in Lorne
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.9
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4A nice Great Ocean Road trip
Ann was a good tour guide and knowledgeable. The sites visited are very good and the weather is nice too. However the van is uncomfortable and lacks suspension. We are often tossed around the van and feel every bump. Otherwise a good experience
5Tour of 12 Apostles in a day
Had a wonderful day. Ann our guide was very knowledgeable. She made the tour very interesting adding extra places of historical importance. Highly recommended!12
5So worth it!
Peter was so nice and friendly! This tour specifically avoids the big crowds based on the reverse itinerary and it really made a difference. We also got to see koalas and kangaroos in the wild between locations.
5Awesome
Ann with Hit the Road tours was excellemt. Ann covered the trip itinerary and more! Enjoyed all of her commentary. The trip exceeded our expectations. I couldn't of asked for a better experience. Thanks for such a memorable day.
5Ann is the best
Excellent trip! Amazing views! Really breathtaking! We had amazing guide - Ann! Professional, funny, helpful! It felt like a trip with a friend! Perfect way to see Great Ocean Road! Would recommend with all my heart :)
5Amazing ,, Great Ocean Road " Tour
Ann was an Amazing the whole trip was just great we saw everything that was on the intenary and even more. I reccomed it for everyone!
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 11 travellers
- Operated by
- HIT THE ROAD TOURS
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We are not able to accommodate children under 7 years of age on this tour, as according to VicRoads regulations they must travel on child restraints, which are not available in our minibuses. Passengers who show up with under 7 years old kids will be refused boarding without refund.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This is a small groups tour and the vehicles are 12 seaters minibuses Toyota Hiace or similar. In case extra room is required, send us a message so we can arrange large coaches option.
- If you are traveling with people, not in the same booking, please let us know at least 24 hours in advance. We operate with multiple buses and can't guarantee sitting together without being informed.
How it compares in Melbourne
- Its from-price is 31% below the median of the 857 experiences we list in Melbourne.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 4 of 857.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital of Victoria on the Yarra River, known for laneway cafés, street art, grand Victorian buildings and a calendar full of sport.
Melbourne grew rich on the gold rush of the 1850s, and the grand buildings from that time still stand in the grid of the city centre, among them Flinders Street Station with its yellow facade and the domed Royal Exhibition Building. Federation Square and the National Gallery of Victoria stand close to the Yarra, and trams rattle along the main streets. Narrow lanes such as Hosier Lane are covered in ever-changing street art.
Top-ranked sights in Melbourne: Loch Ard Gorge, Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road.
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