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
681 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary with Hit The Road Tours with Marvelous Mark !
Jilly1160,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Tour Hit The Road Tours It was our go to for our first visit to the area after reading the recent reviews & very reasonable value for the huge day we had almost 12 hours from start to finish but well worth it ! 100% recommended Mark our new Aussie mate & driver for the tour 👍 Welcoming & friendly guy also informative and very interesting bits about the drive along the way An early start but so worth it to arrive at the 12 Apostles before the crowd's & it was stunning and so worth the drive The unexpected is seeing no one but several wild Koala in there natural habit hanging around up in the trees which made mine & I'm sure the rest of the group's team day 🤘 Brilliant thank you We'll be back in sure for another great tour 👍 Jill & Karl Moxon
Great tour
Albertino T,
Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00James was super friendly and great tour guide. He chose a drop off spot that had a toilet so my disabled mom can use. He was able to stop on the road and showed us koala in action While other groups were not able to do so. The trip is long but I would totally do it again.
must take trip
bridget W,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A great way to see the famous landmarks and beautiful cost lines without the trouble of a long drive. The reversed order is great so that we see the sites without huge crowds.
Amazing day! The sites...
William J,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing day! The sites were tremendous and our tour guide, Barbara was great. She made the long drive fun and the entire experience informative.
Well planned itinerary ...
PREM S,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Well planned itinerary Our guide and driver, Chris was awesome with lot of knowledge. He knew exactly how to work around the traffic He was very helpful and fun to travel with
This is a must do tour!
Katherine M,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00James is an amazing guide who made sure everyone felt included. He is very knowledgeable and has great stories. This is a fabulous tour that covers so much outside of the city. Highly recommend.
Out of this world experience!
96vandanas,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very comfortable,Chris our tour guide is very friendly and is punctual . It was a superb experience in this part of the world. What a wonderful way to celebrate our special anniversary!! 🥳💓🥰
Amazing Tour Experience with Ann
katarinad661,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Went on this tour on Nov 24, 2025 with our guide, Ann honestly the friendliest, most easy-going tour guide I’ve ever met. She got all 11 of us talking to each other and even had us introduce ourselves, which was such a good ice-breaker. The trip itself was super fun and really informative. She even explained a lot about Melbourne and pointed out so many interesting things along the way in regards to 12 Apostles and Great Ocean Road and Ann also made sure we got to see koalas and kangaroos, which was a highlight. On top of that, she’s incredibly hardworking the bus was spotless, and she kept it clean throughout the day, even sweeping it while we were off exploring. Really recommend Ann! So friendly and just a joy to have her as our guide. Hope to see her again soon. Thanks Ann!!
Ann was wonderful. A...
Jeannette G,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Ann was wonderful. A great guide, knowledgeable, friendly, and wanted to make sure all of us were having a wonderful experience. She is also a great driver especially on Ocean Road.
It was so much fun! Our...
Irrish S,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was so much fun! Our tour guide Cara provided as much details about the trip and what to expect. And took a lot of photos of us. The Great Ocean road was truly amazing
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