Great Ocean Road Reverse Rainforest & 12 Apostles from Melbourne
Overview
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13 hours
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Explore the 12 Apostles and Great Ocean Road without the crowds on our Reverse Great Ocean Road Day Tour! This full-day adventure hits all the highlights of the standard tour but flips the timing, visiting the 12 Apostles and Shipwreck Coast in the morning. By going against the flow of traffic, you’ll enjoy uninterrupted views and amazing photo opportunities, all while soaking in the natural beauty without the crowds. Scenic views of Loch Ard Gorge, marvel at Razorback Lookout and Mutton Bird Island, and wander through the ancient rainforest of the Great Otway National Park. Along the way, keep an eye out for wild koalas, and other native wildlife. Travel comfortably in a mid-sized group with Wi-Fi, USB ports, and extra legroom, stopping in charming coastal towns like Apollo Bay, and don’t miss a photo at the iconic Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch. Perfect trip for, nature lovers, and anyone craving a more relaxed, immersive experience on one of the world’s most scenic coastal drives.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please reconfirm within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Children under 18yrs old, must be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking (on request only)
Not wheelchair, prams or stroller accessible please do not bring on tour.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
What To Expect
Melbourne
Get ready—our adventure begins soon! The bus is on its way, so grab your gear, feel the excitement, and let's hit the road!
Colac
We stop to stretch our legs and enjoy morning tea
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Reverse Great Ocean Road Tour
Escape the crowds with an award-winning tour operator for a full day exploring the wonders of the Great Ocean Road coastline. Best customer experience!!! Duration: 13 hours Light lunch provided Reverse touring route Comfortable group size: Travel in comfort aboard our modern 28-seater Yutong coaches, designed for smooth rides, great visibility, and relaxed group
What‘s Included
Picnic sandwich with piece or fruit or sweet item
All National Park entry fees — nature’s best, covered!
Expert local guide bringing stories, fun facts, and insider tips
Travel in style aboard a comfy, air-conditioned medium sized coach with onboard wifi
Morning tea & tasty treats to start your day right
Multilingual translation app available in 10 languages
Meals not listed in the itinerary — we’ll stop along the way to support small businesses
Extra spending money for souvenirs, snacks, or that must-have fridge magnet
12 Apostles scenic helicopter flights - payable onboard direct to the operator on arrival
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
284 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing tour with great views and a lovely driver/guide Daniel ⭐️🌊⛰️
aldenbb17,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Daniel was a wonderful guide! He made sure all of us felt comfortable throughout the journey. My mum & I were extremely well taken care of throughout our Great Ocean Road trip! Highly recommend! 😊P.S. Daniel’s driving is very comparable to that of Max Verstappen 🏎️
Best tour
TafadzwaEdith M,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It's worth doing. Awesome experience. The narrator was good. He was part of the journey through out. From us it was a great experience
A great experience
ingehA9897OM,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Craig was a very good driver and guide. Very nice, friendly and helpful, very knowledgeable and competent
Viator is best in class for touring Australia
James B,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide for Great Ocean Road, AU was Anthony. He meet and exceeded our expectations! He wanted each of us to see every possible highlight in just a single day and he made it a point to satisfy every person on our tour, like finding Koalas and Kangaroos for many members that had not seen. So guess what, Anthony was able to locate a 20+ Kangaroo heard and 6-7 Koalas. Anthony’s Best for his knowledge and passion. We have travelled all over world and have found two exceptional tour guides and Anthony is one of them! James
Whistle stop visit to the Great Ocean Road in Reverse
Sharon T,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a great whistle-stop tour to visit the 12 Apostles and towns around and on the Great Ocean Road. Our bus driver Craig has a wealth of information about this area as has lived there all his life. Thanks for the laughs and great day Craig!
Just do it.
Labi B,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Well organized tour with very friendly tour guides. The sight with the 12 apostles and the beautiful drive through the Great Ocean Road make it. We were also lucky enough to admire a very active koala.
We had wonderful time,...
adrian l,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had wonderful time, Helda was amazing, highly recommended to spend the last days of 2025. Thank you and all the best.
A packed day of sightseeing with beautiful scenery and amazing wildlife!
ccmfnellis,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great way to see the Great Ocean Road along with the many places we stopped. Graham was very knowledgeable and informative.
Great experience! Ticked off from my bucket
whitneya833,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked the tour for my cousins & I. We had such an amazing, wholesome experience! We’ve been wanting to do this trip for so long & we finally crossed it off our bucket list. We also chose to do the scenic helicopter ride once we reached the 12 apostles. Thank you to our great tour guide Bill! Definitely recommend this trip!
Craig and Barry bus great
Michael S,Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Craig and Barry bus was great. Laura did good work as well. It's a long day on the road but the apostles are very cool and lots of neat scenery and walking hiking. If you don't want to drive-this is a great way to go.
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