Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Tour - Max 11 Guests

Overview

Available languages

English

12 hours

Mobile ticket

HIGHLIGHTS:

Are you the kind of person that enjoys losing your breath sometimes? Are you ready for the beauty of this storm-carved coastline?

If you said yes, you're ready to join us on this multi-awarded Great Ocean Road Small Groups Tour!

One of the best aspects of this tour is that by reversing the usual route, we get to experience the 12 Apostles in the tranquil morning hours, steering clear of the afternoon rush. Additionally, the sunlight casts a magnificent glow on the limestone formations at this time of day.

Things you will see and do:

• Travel in reverse and go straight to the Twelve Apostles avoinding the large afternoon crowds.

• At least 4 attractions at the Shipwreck Coast: 12 Apostles Coast, Gibson Steps, Loch Ard Gorge, and The Razorback

• Coastal towns: Apollo Bay and Lorne

- Guaranteed koalas spotting

- Multilingual Interactive Audio Guide + a compliementary Melbourne City Walking Self-Guided Tour

- Quality and Sustainable (carbon offset) Accredited Tour Operator

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

We are not able to accommodate children under 7 years of age on this tour, as according to VicRoads regulations they must travel on child restraints, which are not available in our minibuses. Passengers who show up with under 7 years old kids will be refused boarding without refund.

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

This is a small groups tour and the vehicles are 12 seaters minibuses Toyota Hiace or similar. In case extra room is required, send us a message so we can arrange large coaches option.

If you are traveling with people, not in the same booking, please let us know at least 24 hours in advance. We operate with multiple buses and can't guarantee sitting together without being informed.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Professional guide

National Park fees

Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points

Guaranteed to skip the long lines

Live commentary on board

Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Multilingual Interactive Audio Guide + a complimentary Melbourne City Self-Guided Audio Guide Tour

Food and drinks

What To Expect

Winchelsea

A morning tea stop, as we travel inland in the morning and go straight from Melbourne to the 12 Apostles, this is just a break to buy some coffee/breakfast (own expenses)

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

The Twelve Apostles

Travel inland in the morning and go straight to the 12 Apostles. Get there early, beat the crowds of the afternoon and enjoy these magnificent limestone formations when it’s still quiet and peaceful.

40 minutes • Admission Included

Options

Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

4.89

3,987 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

3686

228

Long drive but worth it
SeanB75,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience with a knowledgable, friendly guide/driver. Good service from pick-up to drop-off. Coach was fine. A fair amount of driving but we had good weather and saw great scenery and animals. Stopped regularly so we could stretch our legs.
Totally recommend
Angela R,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Totally recommend this. Ann was excellent and made the day really special going out of her way to find koalas in trees and kangaroos in the 'wild'.
Beautiful scenery and chilled tour
Maps64749402934,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was really lovely to be able to enjoy the tour in a small group of only 11 people. There were a good number of stops along the way to admire the views and wildlife- we were lucky enough to see both kangaroos and koalas on the trip. Our guide was knowledgeable and happy to pass on his knowledge at each location. Would definitely recommend.
Great spots to visit
El S,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great Tour, Glenn made this tour more memorable & was super informative, always allowing us time to enjoy the scenery. Added in places I didn't expect. Great surprises.
We had so much fun! ...
Colette S,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had so much fun! Glen our driver was very knowledgeable, from the moment we set off he was sharing interesting facts about the different areas as we drove past. The 12 Apostles are amazing and this trip was so much more than just seeing them. Glen took us to spot Kolas in a secret location not many people know about …. Yet! He also took us somewhere to spot kangaroos. It was lovely to seeing these animals in their natural habitat. We also all received a little gift at the end of the trip. Thank you for helping us make memories we will never forget!
10/10 trip
P2987MQannew,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Lucky Jimmy! Haha! Excellent trip with our tour guide. Safe driving, funny story and history not only about Great Ocean Road but also about Australia.
Great Ocean Road reverse itinerary
V1810IIjonathans,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Long trip, but magnificent scenery. Glen picked us up at 6:30am on schedule, picked up the other travelers at 6:50am on schedule, and then made his way to the various stops of the reverse itinerary. The purpose of doing the reverse of the usual is to ensure that we are not fighting with the other groups for vantage points and photographs at each stop. Glen was a very good guide and a pleasure to be with. Jonathan
Best day out along the Great Ocean Road
khillc0,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a great day!! The tour was fantastic with amazing scenery. Lots of tours say their guide was good, but Ann was really really good. Lots of information with the right amount of humour. Also knew when to just play music. It was also lucky that the day was sunny, warm, and not windy. They do exist!
Awesome trip made memorable by Marty. He went the extra mile, caring, knowledgeable & ensuring we enjoyed every moment.
Thirunavukarasu r,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic Great Ocean Road tour with Marty. He planned every stop perfectly, shared amazing insights, and made the whole journey unforgettable.
Awesome Tour
Christopher F,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ann was our guide and she made our experience so much more enjoyable. We saw so much more than expected. My wife was ecstatic to see several Koalas, Kangaroos, Cockatiels, King Parrots and even an Echidna. We learned about Eucalyptus and saw one species that’s the tallest in the world. Just a great experience. Well worth the price!