12 Apostles, Otways & Great Ocean Road Day Tour - 8 person max

Overview

Available languages

English

12 hours

Mobile ticket

Our small group (8 guests max) will depart Melbourne and head straight to the famous 12 Apostles before the masses of people arrive. Here we will take a 1km stroll along the boardwalk while appreciating the stunning views of the limestone stacks before continuing onto Gibson Steps. We walk down the 70m cliffside pathway to the beach where there is plenty of time to take some incredible photos.

Next it’s time for a delicious lunch at our favourite local cafe before we’ll drive through the magical Great Otway National Park and take a short hike through ancient rainforests to one of the Otways' pristine waterfalls (where the big bus companies can’t go).

Our next stop we will take a stroll amongst the giants of the forest at the Californian Redwoods before continuing along the iconic Great Ocean Road stopping at Apollo Bay for an optional ice cream. Kennett River is next where you’ll get the chance to spot native koalas, king parrots & kangaroos going about their routines.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Comfortable trainers or hiking boots

Water bottle (1L)

Cash or credit card for lunch (around $35)

Warm layers just in case

Sunscreen, sunglasses & a hat

Swimsuit & a towel for a swim in the ocean (optional on summer months)

Good vibes

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Organic Fruit & Healthy Snacks

A Grade 2 hike to one of the Otways’ pristine waterfalls

A visit to Kennett River to see native Australian Koalas

The towering Californian Redwoods

The breathtaking 12 Apostles & Gibson Steps

Entrance to Port Campbell, 12 Apostles & Great Otway National Park

The Great Ocean Road with stops at the coastal townships of Apollo Bay & Lorne

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Cash or credit card for lunch (around $35)

What To Expect

The Twelve Apostles

Here we will take a 1km stroll along the boardwalk while appreciating the stunning views

1 hour•Admission Included

Gibsons Steps

We walk down the 70m cliffside pathway to the beach where there is plenty of time to take some incredible photos.

1 hour•Admission Included

Options

12 Apostles, Otways & Great Ocean Road Day Tour - 8 person max

Reviews

4.88

195 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

180

Ocean Road, koalas and kangaroos!!!
Susanne K,
Mar 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It’s a long drive, but worth the time to see a beautiful area of Australia. We first got to the 12 Apostles, walked down the Gibson Steps and back up. On to a fabulous lunch and a brief hike through Mait’s Rest. A couple of quick stops along the way after stopping for a break in Apollo Bay. Our guide Andrew was great, he took us to see koalas and kangaroos! We loved this excursion from Melbourne. 12 hour day, so be prepared and you will need an average level of stamina and fitness. The hikes aren’t long or difficult, but you will be getting in and out of the van a lot and climbing stairs.
Ocean Road Tour
Mark U,
Feb 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Mark was an excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable and fun to be around. The 12 apostles and the Ocean Road are beautiful. I recommend this tour.
Our tour guide Andrew did...
kamcheong l,
Feb 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our tour guide Andrew did an outstanding job providing an insight into this interesting country. His running commentary made a long day all the more interesting. We had a great time. Thank you, Andrew.
Excellent guide! Great...
YanJie O,
Jan 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Excellent guide! Great sense of humour, amazing at banter, knew lots of facts about Australian history and also facts about the different Australian animals! The guide was also kind and caring, he ensured that we were safe during our stop by the road to see wild koalas and kangaroos! Overall the tour was well organised, the stops didn't feel too rushed and the guide was excellent!
Awesome time
Stacey M,
Jan 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This trip was fantastic! We got to see many unique places we would have never found on our own and the lunch spot was a hidden gem. Our guide was very informative and answered any questions we had. The bus was clean and comfortable! Al thought the trip was long, we had a great time and got out a bunch to make it seem shorter! I definitely recommend for visitors to see the great ocean road!