Great Ocean Road 12 Apostles & Rainforest Walk with Morning Tea
Overview
Available languages
13 hours
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Travel along the world-famous Great Ocean Road on an unforgettable day trip from Melbourne, packed with iconic sights and hidden coastal gems. This legendary stretch of road is renowned for its dramatic scenery, surf beaches, native wildlife, lush rainforests, and powerful Southern Ocean views. Spot wild koalas in their natural habitat, wander beneath towering trees, and soak up the relaxed coastal vibe in charming seaside towns like Apollo Bay. Discover the rugged beauty of the Shipwreck Coast, explore the stunning Loch Ard Gorge, and take in sweeping ocean views from the very best lookouts within Port Campbell National Park. With time to enjoy beautiful beaches, short walks, and photo stops along the way, this experience offers the perfect balance of must-see highlights and immersive exploration—making it an ideal choice for travellers wanting to see more than just the postcards.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Not suitabled for wheelchairs, prams or stroller accessible, please do not bring on tour as you will be asked to leave at the hotel.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
For this tour we have a translation app that can translate all guide commentary to the languages listed above. The traveler just needs to ask their guide or request this on the date of departure and we can advise them of how to download and listen.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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! We depart from Melbourne at 7:35am sharp, and head over the Westgate Bridge towards the surf coast capital. It's recommended guests eat breakfast before the tour as we don't stop until mid-morning.
Serendip Sanctuary
Enjoy morning tea and wildlife sightings from Serendip Sanctuary located west of Melbourne on the road down to the Great Ocean Road.
What‘s Included
Live English commentary and stories along the journey
Knowledgeable local driver-guide throughout the tour
Opportunities to see native Australian wildlife in the wild (with morning tea stop)
Comfortable air-conditioned coach transport with onboard Wi-Fi
Admission to Great Ocean Road National Park
Return transportation from central Melbourne
Meals not listed in the itinerary — we’ll stop along the way so you can support local businesses
Spending money for souvenirs, snacks, or that must-have fridge magnet
Options
Great Ocean Road Day Trip
World famous Great Ocean Road
Duration: 13 hours
Morning tea and snacks
Coastal sightseeing route: Travel the coastal route first with our last stop at the 12 Apostles in the afternoon. Then inland touring back to Melbourne.
Medium-sized vehicles: Our modern vehicles range from 24-39 seats with air conditioning and seat belts designed for long-haul comfort.
Great Ocean Road Tour: Take in the sights as you flow along the Great Ocean Road. From famous surf beaches to rainforests to the infamous 12 Apostles and Shipwreck Coast.
Reviews
549 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
I really enjoyed this...
Emer M,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I really enjoyed this trip. It’s a long day but our guide was very knowledgeable and was able to tell us lots about the different sites we saw along the coast. It was great to be able to see a bit more of the area.
Great day out
Christopher C,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour hosted by Anthony. He was very knowledgeable and caring. Thanks for a great day especially seeing a live koala. C & A
An awesome day trip for all ages
Scott G,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The natural beauty of the Southern Victorian coastline mixed in with a great tour guide. Sean was full of knowledge and had an authentic Aussie sense of humour... A great full day of touring
Spectacular!
Cruiser04495625881,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As an American, we refer to LeBron James as the greatest athlete of all time (GOAT) in his respective field. Little did I know there was another goat James serving as a tour guide in Melbourne Australia! James was an amazing guide, very quippy, provided lots of relevant historical information in such a fun, easily understandable way and also seemed quite sensible and caring over the 30+ guests that he oversaw. The sightseeing was also spectacular, we spotted koalas, ate great food recommended by James (who is an ex-chef with great taste) and the other sights were stunningly beautiful. I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Australia!
Great Ocean Road Tour Jan 2026
kennyn2026,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yesterday I did the Great Ocean Road tour with tour guide James. The views we re excellent and my friends and I got a lot of good shots throughout the trip. The tour itself was very nice but James made it that much more enjoyable. The stories he told were relevant and interesting, and added good context for someone who has never been to Australia. I am glad we had James as our tour guide and hope that I can get a tour guide as entertaining and informative as him the next time I do a tour!
Wonderful trip to Great Ocean Road.
Gayane M,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was absolutely great experience! The tour guide, Peter was so knowledgeable, friendly, helpful! We truly appreciate him.
It was a great trip and...
Eashani V,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great trip and the tour guide was very friendly and kept all on board entertaining throughout the journey. I recommend this tour.
Vinyl.
Departure672732,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00There's nothing more to see than video. A lot of wind. Less emotion than going. Close in 30 minutes Put a cup of coffee in a hot bottle.
Unforgettable experience
oualili,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice experience that this day with our driver guides Joe. Joe is amazing. He gladly shares many anecdotes and stories depending on what we can observe from the bus or outside, he is fun and friendly. Thank you Joe!!! The Joe's bus is comfortable, air-conditioned and is equipped with a USB port for each seat. The choice of playlist throughout the trip was great.
Bus not made for tall people!
Lynne M,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00If you are tall (178 cm/5’10” or more), the seats are too small. Knees in back of seat in front of you! We sat in back & had 2 seats each so we could sit sideways which was the best we could do. Luckily bus wasn’t completely full. 12 hrs is a long trip to not be comfortable. Unfortunately, we have found this often with our travels. I did contact tour company ahead of booking it but hard to get answers as to seating etc. Tour guide was great. Did not talk too much. Gave good commentary when he did. Lunch was delicious. Chicken sandwich was cold and lettuce/veg’s were crispy & fresh. Sandwich was not soggy, very good. Views were wonderful as expected.
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