Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary PREMIUM Tour - Max 11 Guests

Overview

Available languages

English

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)

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.

50 minutes • Admission Included

Options

Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

4.92

670 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

631

Great Ocean Road
Jonathan S,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
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 photogrphs at each stop. Glen was a very good guide and a pleasure to be with.
Big shout out to Kev. His...
Angela v,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Big shout out to Kev. His knowledge of key points along the Great Ocean Road was very informative and interesting. Best of all he managed to find us koalas, an echidna and kangaroos in the wild.
Great day on the coast
Thomas B,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Marty made the long drive seem like a short hop, given his wit and keen interest in sharing his knowledge and learning about us. Just a marvelous time spent with him!
Look no further than Hit the Road!
sequoia44,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Don’t look elsewhere! What a treat to have this small group tour led by James. The day went by quickly thanks to his informative and knowledgeable tour. Great stops along the way—ended with seeing kangaroos in the wild. Water provided. Many lunch opportunities he recommends (we did the seafood option and had a delicious lobster roll!). Breakfast stop also with tons of choices. Plenty of walking opportunities so not to get stiff! Hats off again to James for making our Great Ocean Road trek so memorable!
Highly recommended!!!
brigittek964,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour is highly recommended. While other providers drive along the Great Ocean Road first, this section is only on the agenda at the end. This allows you to reach the main attractions such as the Twelve Apostles, Razorback and Loch Ard Gorge even before the huge crowds of visitors. Thank you for the wonderful day, Ann!
Exceptional tour!
llowtherpei,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was an exceptional tour! Very informative. Peter was entertaining and went out of his way to make sure we got to see what we wanted to see. Koalas in the wild? Yep! Great scenery without the crowds? That too.
Spectacular!!
James K,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Amazing day with spectacular views of the coast line. Chris our driver / tour guide made the day even more enjoyable sharing his personal knowledge of this pristine area. We had an added bonus of being able to spot koalas in the wild along with kangaroos! Absolutely worth taking this amazing trip.
Perfect Hit The Road Tour with our driver Chris
wendycV4865XR,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a fabulous day doing our tour today. Chris our driver was so good from the very beginning. Our day was perfect - sights, timing and enthusiastic local knowledge. Thank you Chris - you made our day and provided so many memories.
Excellent day
MaritimoC60,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent 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
5.00
Thankyou 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!!