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
552 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
One of the Best Day Tours We’ve Done : Joe Was Incredible
Tan12468,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an absolutely fantastic experience on this day tour! My cousin and I joined the tour not knowing exactly what to expect, but it ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. A big part of that was thanks to Joe, who was both our host and driver for the day. Joe was incredibly friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. From the moment we started, he made everyone feel welcome and comfortable. He shared interesting stories and local insights throughout the journey, which made every stop even more meaningful. You could tell he genuinely cares about giving guests a great experience.
Very gruelling day
Sarah W,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Departed at 7.30am and returned at 8pm. Of the 12.5 hours, over 9 hours were spent on the coach. We had 30 minutes here, 15 minutes there, 20 mins for lunch (a sandwich and piece of fruit, but nothing to drink). The number of places crammed in was too much. It would be better to reduce the number so we could have spent a couple of hours at Apollo Bay and an hour or so at other places. Instead it was a long tedius coach ride, feeling like cattle being rushed from place to place and no time to enjoy anything. One little girl on our trip slept most of the day out of pure boredom. I felt very sorry for her. Never take a child on this trip, it was bad enough for us adults
Would recommend this tour.
G4348TKmatthews,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A really enjoyable trip with an enthusiastic and helpful guide. The tour took us to a lot of places it would have been difficult to get to myself and, being in the tour bus, meant I could focus on enjoying the view rather than worrying about driving. Would recommend this tour. The sights we stopped off at were great.
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.
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