12 Apostles, Otways & Great Ocean Road Day Tour - Small Group
Overview
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12 hours
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Our small group (4-11 Guests) 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
What To Expect
The Twelve Apostles
Here we will take a 1km stroll along the boardwalk while appreciating the stunning views
Gibsons Steps
We walk down the 70m cliffside pathway to the beach where there is plenty of time to take some incredible photos.
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12 Apostles, Otways & Great Ocean Road Day Tour - Small Group
What‘s Included
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)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
219 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great opportunity to see nature in Australia
Ian R,May 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00You do need to have the ability to climb stairs that can be slippery because of the trail you will traverse. The tour guide is excellent…providing useful information and lots of opportunities to explore. He is also very personable making the tour very enjoyable
An unforgettable adventure with a great group and the best guide!
Omalkhaire I,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked the tour with Hike and Seek, and it was by far the best adventure I have ever done. Sure, the hike up and down the mountain was strenuous, but in the end, it was absolutely worth it. Reaching the top was a challenging, brave, and simultaneously liberating experience – simply a wonderful feeling of success. Kurtis was very friendly and made a great effort to share many historical stories with us. He was organized, punctual, and tried to answer all questions. Additionally, he was very interested in where we came from. I would recommend him as a guide anytime. The activity is definitely worth its price, and we made many stops to see different places. I particularly enjoyed the Great Ocean Road and the breathtaking views – simply beautiful. I come from Germany and was also lucky with the group – super nice and funny people. Special thanks to Anna Ruth for our wonderful, fun, and profound conversations. Stay sweet, Queen ☀️🥰 Thank you also for the safe ride, Kurtis! Best regards, Omaik!🌞🌴👌🤘🏽😄
Best Adventure in Australia!
morrisa416,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the best time ever with Jada! She took us on the most adventures tour we’ve ever taken in Australia. We got to see the 12 Apostles, strolled along Gibson Beach, walked through a rain forest to see a beautiful waterfall, and the amazing Redwood Forest in Australia. She was extremely knowledgeable, attentive, and a very safe driver, especially on the winding dirt road.
A life changing journey
788collinsb,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the best experiences of my life. Truly an unforgettable day. Jada was an amazing guide, driver and DJ.
Fabulous day along the Great Ocean Road!
957brittanym,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kurtis is a great host! He is charismatic and really makes it a point to connect with everyone in the group. This tour is a long day but worth it for all of the amazing sites as well as the little side stops for ice cream and seeing koalas and roos in the wild!
5 Stars for a reason
FarmHerJen,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was truly a well earned 5 star experience. Had a great day. Met some great people. Itinerary was perfect Kurtis was a fantastic guide - attentive, personable, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. We went on roads and to places most Australians have never been.
Excellent, must-do tour!
Ralph K,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was well paced with stops at wonderful localities. Jayda is an excellent tour guide - very well informed and helpful.
Awesome Tour - Recommend Doing in a van.
KwajTom,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great tour. It was a small group of only 5 people, which made it very nice. While a long day, we had a lot of great stops in this spectacular part of Australia and never felt rushed. Our guide, Tessa, was excellent. She is a wonderful driver on some windy roads. She really knew this area like the back of her hand. The Great Ocean Road has to be one of the best drives in the world. Recommendation: this tour was great because it was a van vice a bus. With the small parking lots and windy roads, I highly recommend this tour or an operator that uses a van or advertises “small group”
Spectacular scenery/nature lovers
Paula B,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful scenic views, and sightings of native animals and birds. While settings of koalas and kangaroos were not guaranteed our guide went out of her way to to locate them. We saw kangaroos, Wallabies, cockatoos, magpies, and Gallah birds. 12 hours seems like a long day, but it is broken up with scenic drives for rest and relaxation., short scenic walks, and an Awesome lunch at The Perch with delicious food and views of native birds. Our guide Jayda was enthusiastic and made the day very enjoyable. Thank you Jayda
Don't miss this tour!
cheerio408,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We very much enjoyed our tour. Jayda was an excellent tour guide brimming with all sorts of Australian knowledge. Her driving was safe and measured. The sites were all outstanding!
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