Great Ocean Road Sunset Day Tour from Melbourne

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Itinerary

1. Spend the majority of your journey travelling along one of Australia’s most spectacular coastal routes, with sweeping ocean views, rugged cliffs and changing scenery around every bend. Your expert guide will bring the Great Ocean Road to life along the way as you make your way towards the Twelve Apostles for an unforgettable sunset.

   4 h

2. Take a short break in the relaxed seaside town of Anglesea as you reach the coast. Stretch your legs beside the picturesque Anglesea River and enjoy your first taste of the Great Ocean Road’s laid-back coastal atmosphere.

   15 min

3. Stop at one of the Great Ocean Road’s most recognisable landmarks and capture the classic photo beneath the historic Memorial Arch. Your guide will share the story behind this famous road and the people who helped build it.

   10 minAdmission included

4. During the summer months, enjoy a relaxed lunch stop in the popular seaside town of Lorne. Take in the beachside atmosphere and choose from a variety of local cafés and restaurants for lunch at your own expense.

   50 min

5. Head into the eucalyptus-covered Kennett River area and keep watch for wild koalas among the treetops. Your guide’s local knowledge will help you know where to look, making wildlife spotting an exciting part of your Great Ocean Road journey. Please note that we will not be visiting Kennett River from 20 July to 20 September 2026 due to its temporary closure. During this period, we will visit an alternative location for koala spotting.

   20 min

6. Explore the dramatic cliffs, coastal lookouts and remarkable rock formations of Loch Ard Gorge. As you take in the scenery, your guide will bring the Shipwreck Coast to life with the story of the Loch Ard, wrecked here in 1878 with the loss of 52 lives.

   30 minAdmission included

7. Finish your Great Ocean Road adventure with its most iconic sight at the most memorable time of day. Watch the Twelve Apostles rise dramatically from the Southern Ocean as the evening light changes across the coastline, creating an unforgettable sunset experience.

   1 hAdmission included

8. Enjoy a short dinner stop in the country town of Colac, with time to purchase a meal at your own expense before continuing the journey back to Melbourne.

   30 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 1,289 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5A must-do with a great tour guide

  My trip to Sydney and Melbourne, had a few excursions like this booked as well. This was definitely my highlight out of the bunch. It’s a must do whether done via a tour or independently. Although this tour and Ben in particular did a smashing job! Also provided muffins with tea/coffee which was very welcomed

  TrailBlazer791511October 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Awesome Tour!

  I had a great time with my tour guide Sherif. He was entertaining and made the tour very fun! Everything went so smoothly and the sights were incredible.

  lsofieannaOctober 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Fantastic

  This was a fantastic tour highly recommend doing tours with go west had a awesome day. And the tour guide Lucy was amazing. With a very good Playlist 👍 5 stars all around

  A2754EImichaelfSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Beautiful scenery!

  Even though this is a pretty long your the day flew by. The beach towns were picturesque, the rain forest was beautiful, and the 12 Apostles were a fitting end to it sightseeing. Lucy did a great job. She's enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and hit a nice balance between talking and silence. Others reviews mentioned the winding road. The rainforest section was not exceptionally twisty -- I found it similar to most mountain roads. I would definitely do this trip again.

  F7434CArogerhSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Best way to spend the day!

  Lucy was an exceptional guide. We saw so many amazing sights and scenery along the way! The 12 apostles were the highlight! Lucy was so knowledgeable and entertaining. The day went very quickly and the ride was smooth and comfortable.

  Adventure779096September 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Sunset tour Great Ocean Road with Rhys

  I cannor rate this highly enough! Rhys, our guide, was funny, knowledgable, professional, and to be honest he made the whole day fun by being so good. Value for money - outstanding !!!

  rebeccagD8713SVSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Melbourne

• Its from-price is 33% below the median of the 294 day trips we list in Melbourne.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 8 of 294.
• 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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