Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary PREMIUM Tour - Max 11 Guests
Overview
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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 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.
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
Pickup points
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Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
701 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic tour of the Great Ocean Road!
David C,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a fantastic tour! Our guide/driver was Glenn, and he was a fountain of knowledge about many things. The tour was 12 hours total (maybe 8 hours of driving, 4 hours of walking), and Glenn made the long-ish hours in the van pass quickly. He gave commentary and was also happy to answer questions. He also provided some “space” between the commentary by playing easy-listening music along the way. Glenn was also very intentional about explaining the itinerary, best toilet opportunities, excellent lunch restaurant recommendations, etc. For the walking, a decent pair of walking shoes is recommended - not flip-flops or high heels. Sneakers work extremely well. The group size (limited to 10) is good, and we enjoyed meeting some new, friendly people.
Great experience
Olivia M,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic tour! Guide was fantastic (Marty) and the day was great. All stops were brilliant and got to see all the good spots and ahead of the biggest rushes. They tailored the day based on what was best and we got to see Koalas and kangaroos in the wild too! Doing it reverse was so much better!
A lot of flies!!
Malena B,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was so much fun. I wish we would have known about all the flies so we could have been prepared. There were flies everywhere. Almost to the point of non enjoyable.
Great day out on the Great Ocean Road!
aronh412,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00A fantastic day out and must do daytrip when visiting Melbourne. Our guide Wayne was friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. The van was comfortable for our group size. We saw fantastic sights (12 apostles, Loch Ard Gorge etc. + kangaroos. Felt that we could have spent more effort looking for Koalas as we were getting unlucky and it was brushed over.
The Great Ocean Road Day trip
franksquilla,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our first time in Melbourne and we were told we should try and see the Great Ocean Road. Well we didn’t with Hit the Road and it was outstanding. From start to finish. Our guide was Valeri and he was outstanding. Loved his job and was with us for 12 hours as we hit the road. The 12 Apostles are stunning. For any YS travelers who may have done Big Sur in CA, this The 12 Apostles is Big Sur on Steroids. Big Sur may have a longer more .visual and stunning views, but none better than the 12 Apostles and the Gorge. The water color is carribean blue and towns a d stops were awesome. Got to see Koala’s and Roos and had a great lunch at George’s on Apollo Bay. Make it a day. You will be glad you did.
Everything that we were looking for in our Ocean Road Day Trip!
maryfE2692PI,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wayne was exceptional from the start- Friendly, knowledgeable, and accomodating. The day was well planned and the van very comfortable. Wayne had much insight to share regarding the area, animals, landscape, etc. A wonderful day was had by our family of nine and of all ages!! Wayne made sure we topped off our day with a view of multiple kangaroos!
Great tour, thanks Jimmy
feimins2026,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jimmy is very professional and kind，he cares for everyone，and made great suggestions about every meal. He gave detail explanations at every stop, and we are very lucky to see a koala beside the road on 1st day of 2026.
Great New Year Days trip
Joenz7,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Jimmy was a great guide taking care of his customers and giving good insights into the area. He picked us up on time 6.30am. Dropped us off at 6.30pm. There was sufficient time at each stop. Lunch was good at a great restaurant in Apollo Bay. On the way we saw a koala and a kangaroo by chance. Jimmy stopped the bus so we could take some photos. Would do it again as the scenery is breathtaking. There were 10 passengers in a minivan. Friendly group and Jimmy made us feel at home.
Wonderful tour!
Ldwilliams123,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful day on this tour with Marty! The sites were beautiful and even though we went in holiday season, Marty tried his best for us to avoid lots of crowds, which we did! We also saw some koalas and kangaroos on our journey. We are really glad we chose this tour and company, would recommend them to everyone!
Great Ocean Road
Timothy D,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a really good day. Doing the trip in reverse definitely recommended- it meant we avoided the crowds. Each of the stops was memorable, and our guide Kev was knowledgable and helpful. All in all a great day out!
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