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‘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
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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
628 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Experience was fantastic....
Tony W,
Aug 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Experience was fantastic. Thank you Marty for making our family expedition so memorable - and well done handling that difficult guest! Thanks again - we will all remember our trip on the Ocean Road for a long time.
Reverse itinerary is the way to go!
Sara M,
Jul 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00What a great tour!! Marc was a great guide, friendly, knowledgeable, and interjected just the right amount of information and facts throughout the trip. I was stunned to see koalas in the wild, and the views were unforgettable. This is a great way to travel a bit of the Great Ocean Road in one day. We truly beat the crowds at every stop.
Ocean road tour
Anastacia H,
Jun 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Use this tour for the first time with my daughter. We loved the experience and we liked the guide plus a driver name Mark. He is professional, funny and on time. He took us to many places and gave us enough time each time to enjoy the beauty of the nature outside Melbourne from Ocean road, exploring waterfalls, gave us enough time to stop at many places while taking pictures or having lunch, breakfast, enjoying ice cream etc. He also gave a very good explanation on the way regarding each place that we explored. This is a 12 hours tour basically. He also drove carefully as well. I definitely recommended this tour.
Don’t miss the Great Ocean Highway
John D,
Jun 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00Barbara provided a wonderful experience that included all the beauty of the Great Ocean Highway plus amazing wildlife sightings. We had breakfast at a small roadside cafe and lunch at the ocean. It was a long day and very worthwhile!
Fabulous Great Ocean Road excursion!
Mary B,
May 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00The reverse order allowed us to have private time for our group at each of the stops, it was great! Delicious breakfast sandwiches at Cafe La Hoot- The coastline and the Apostles were stunning- a must see to appreciate! Great narrative of the history of the area- very touching shipwreck stories… Another highlight was our guide taking us to an area where we got to see koalas in the wild!! We were able to find five!!
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