Private Tour
Great Ocean Road Private Tour
Overview
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11 hours 30 minutes
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Our tour guides make the Great Ocean interesting and excited with wonderful shipwreck stories and aboriginal history. The Great Ocean Road Private tour can be done in reverse avoiding the crowds , especially in peak season features amazing scenery, stories and wildlife in a leisurely drive that will have you gasping at every turn.
The Great Ocean Road is a 244-kilometre-long stretch meanders through secret bays filled with rock pools, imposing sandstone cliffs, lush rain forests and deserted beaches. Dotted with quaint seaside towns, coastal walks and shipwrecks, the region is immensely popular .
We have a fleet of 7 and 11 seater buses/vehicles for your group and the price is for the driver/guide and vehicle, not per person. The larger the group, the better the value.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The travel time is included in the total tour duration
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway
The Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway was built in 1939 to commemorate the men lost in World War One, and marks the gateway to this well-known coastal drive. Your guide will take individual, family or group photos with the Great Ocean Road sign hanging from the Memorial Arch in the background, or take your own selfies. A real postcard shot!!
Mount Defiance Lookout
A spectacular ocean lookout offering panoramic views of the Great Ocean Road and the first permanent resting place of convict William Buckley. Have your camera ready to take amazing photos of the cliffs hugging the Great Ocean Road and the sweeping ocean backdrop. Ever heard of the Australian saying, “you have two chances Buckley’s and none”? Well, your guide will share with you the fascinating story of William Buckley and his tale of survival against all odds.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Licensed guide
Bottled water
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Dinner
Lunch
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
11 seater Toyota Commuter Bus
11 seater Toyota Commuter Bus
Pickup included
Mercedes 7-seater Valente
Mercedes 7-seater Valente
Pickup included
Reviews
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Not to miss with the Melbourne Touring Company
Maria C,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a fantastic tour that our group of 11 people, from Portugal, conducted with the “Melbourne Touring Company”! The driver and guide was very skilled in driving and managed to accomplish with expertise the entire scheduled itinerary. We saw wonderful landscapes on Great Ocean Road, very charming coastal villages and animals in their environment, of which I highlight the Koalas. Although it is a long day, you can go without fear, because the experience is worth living! We will keep in memory and photographic records the glorious moments of this day!
A trip to remember for lifetime at Great Ocean Road
234himanshuk,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Me and parents planned a trip spontaneously to Great Ocean Road on Sunday night and we called Melbourne Touring Company, to ask if there is any chance we can get a private tour for the next day. John was really nice and he arranged a vehicle for us. Our driver and guide Kevin was really enthusiastic and showed us all the points very nicely and patiently. We travelled over 250 kilometres but it all felt so chill and relaxed. My parents really enjoyed all the scenic beauty and I personally liked every small detail which Kevin was describing while driving us around. He was really enthusiastic about spotting the Koalas. Honestly, I had a really great trip, a memory I can always cherish with my parents.
A fantastic day in Great Ocean Road
fanh2021,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great day with this fantastic private tour service! Our driver is very professional and kind! We have a great memory over there.
Guides with knowledge
Climber595685,,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A thoroughly enjoyable day on the Great Ocean Road. From start to finish the trip was fantastic and made more enjoyable by Kevin (our guide) who was not only a fount of all knowledge as we navigated the roads but a fun traveling companion. We hit lucky coming across a mob of kangaroos (thanks to Kev’s persistence) which was the icing on the cake.
Positive and informative experience
Gianluca M,,Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kevin was a great and experienced guide. The drive was great and he explained some hidden gems along the great ocean road. Very recommended.
Great experience
drkaushal78,,Jul 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well designed itinerary, communication was excellent, our guide Wes was excellent- one of the best guides I’ve ever encountered
Great Trips with Melbourne Touring Company
Rajiv S,,Jun 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked three personal trips for 4 couples with Melbourne Touring Company from 30 May to 1 June 2025 to Penguin Parade at Philip Island, Great Ocean Road, and Melbourne local sightseeing tour. The first tow tours were conducted by Mr Wes. He was awesome and gave insight into all minute details of the places we visited and took some nice snaps of ours. For Melbourne sightseeing, Mr John came himself even though he was having backache, it was really a memorable trip with him.
Great Day Tour for Those Looking for Something Special
glend874,,Feb 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A group of four took this tour. It was a great day and Wes, our driver, was a font of knowledge and was a careful and safe driver. His experience in determining the travel itinerary and stops made for a great experience for people seeing the Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles for the first time. The extra effort in taking us to a "special place" to spot koalas was another highlight of the day. The pickup and drop off were on time and the vehicle was comfortable and well-supplied with chilled water on a warm day.
Two Day Tour is the way to go
NorthStar51504007128,,Jan 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had friends who highly recommended this touring company and we are so glad we heeded their advice. Wes picked us up at our hotel in Melbourne and suggested a counter clockwise approach to the Great Ocean Road, which was the way to go to avoid all the tour buses at 12 Apostles. Being a local, Wes had lots of info along the way and (more importantly) made sure we had the right amount of food and bathroom breaks. He knew where we could spot koalas and kangaroos in the wild. We chose to spend the night at Queenscliff to avoid another 2.5 hour drive back to Melbourne to only turn around the next day to head to Phillip Island for the penguins. There’s no way we could have done all that we did without a proper tour guide. The multi day is the best way to do the Great Ocean Road. What a great experience!
Great tour. Great guide. Lots of great information.
Jo Ann N,,Jan 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We chose the private tour with Melbourne touring company because it had great reviews and we wanted the flexibility to spend more or less time at each spot. We chose reverse itinerary with a 7am start to avoid the crowds and it worked out perfectly. Our driver, Wes, was a wealth of information, made great suggestions, and remained flexible to our wishes. We stopped to see koalas on the side of the road, drove through the golf course to see kangaroos, and spent time at each sight without feeling rushed. Wes even gave us great suggestions for our visit to Sydney where we headed next. It was the perfect tour and the perfect day!
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