Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary PREMIUM Tour - Max 11 Guests
Overview
Available languages
13 hours
Mobile ticket
Pickup from hotel.
Why follow the crowd when you can flip the script? Our award-winning reverse itinerary tour from Melbourne takes you on a wild and wonderful adventure along the Great Ocean Road – backwards! That means more sights, fewer people, and a whole lot more fun.
We kick things off by heading inland straight to the Twelve Apostles –jaw-dropping views and fresh morning light perfect for photos. From there, we explore the stunning Shipwreck Coast, hitting up Loch Ard Gorge, The Razorback, Gibson Steps, and of course, the iconic Apostles.
Then, we switch gears and head into nature with a peaceful rainforest walk through ancient, towering trees.
On the way back, we cruise the coast through charming towns like Apollo Bay and Lorne. And yes – we guarantee wild koala sightings, plus a good chance of spotting kangaroos bouncing through the bush.
So if you're after a laid-back, wildlife-packed, photo-worthy adventure that skips the stress and doubles the fun–this is the tour for you.
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
Expected to be back to Melbourne around 7 PM.
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.
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
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Live commentary on board
Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
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)
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.
Options
Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
658 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent day
MaritimoC60,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour. Well planned and very informative. Chris, our guide, was fantastic and fun. Would highly recommend. Great day!
Animal Whisperer Ann
89kerriel,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thankyou Ann for an amazing day out. 5 Star tour and guide. We had a great group and experienced all the Melbourne seasons, saw stunning sights and had multiple animal encounters from Koalas, to kangaroos to native birds. Ann provided lots of interesting facts along the way and was dedicated to helping us spot wildlife. I would highly recommend this tour. Thanks again Ann!!
Great time with an Aussie
Kory H,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour. Lots of info. Ann was informative and fun. We saw koalas, kangaroos, beaches and birds. Good food stops and plenty of ice cream.
Seeing koalas and kangaroos since they were not included on the trip and the people on our tour were great!
N7874FHvaleriar,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved the trip! We had such a great time and got to see koalas and kangaroos as an extra because of our tour guide Anne. Thank you!
excllent itinerary and awsome guide
Vlad E,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We were very happy with excllent itinerary and awsome guide, James, who perfectly organized the tour. Extrimely knowledgeble, he filled us with all interesting details on history and landmarks. We were able to see all places scheduled and had enough time to enjoy the scenic drive, amaizing wildlife and gorgeous views. Definitelly recommending the tour.
Great tour with professional guide.
Step3003,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful nature and good itinerary planning to avoid crowds. Our guide Jimmy who is knowledgeable, nice and helpful.
Perfect trip on the Great Ocean Rd.
Barbara w,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This experience is first class. Our guide, Chris was so knowledgeable. We were given so much information. He went out of his way to make this trip perfect. I would recommend this tour. The scenery is amazing.
Amazing experience
tanvisid,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The whole experience was simply amazing. Jimmy made the whole day even special. I have done this route in 2019 on my own. But this was a completely different experience and me my wife and daughter just loved it.
Fabulous day trip on the Great Ocean Road
Kathleen K,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great day trip. Our guide, Marty, was so nice, knowledgeable, and had a great sense of humor. We learned a lot from him and saw so much wildlife and beautiful vistas. Highly recommend this experience!
Great Ocean Road tour
Joseph H,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience! Ann, our tour guide was amazing. It was a busy tour, we made many stops to key points along the Great Ocean road. The 12 apostles were the main attraction but we also stopped at Loch Ard Gorge, Tom & Eva Lookout, and the Razorback to name a few others. To finish off the tour we also stopped at the GOR Chocolaterie & Ice Creamary. Thanks for a great time!
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