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11 hours 30 minutes
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Experience the iconic Great Ocean Road in comfort on a reverse itinerary — starting at the Twelve Apostles and travelling back along the coast. This means fewer crowds and better photo opportunities. See Koala's and Kangaroos in the wild.
Enjoy the journey in the smallest group setting with reclining seats, free Wi-Fi, and bottled water aboard our premium vehicle. Our expert guides ensure a warm, engaging atmosphere where you'll feel included, informed, and relaxed throughout the day.
Why Choose This Reverse Great Ocean Road Tour?
Reverse itinerary – visit the Twelve Apostles first, avoiding the midday rush
Smallest group travel max 11 – reclining seats are a must on long trips up to 12 hours, water, Wi-Fi, and personal attention
See wild koalas and kangaroos – with expert spotting tips from your guide
Optional helicopter flight – scenic ride over the Apostles (payable on the day)
Melbourne hotel pickup included – from CBD, Southbank, Docklands
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for travellers with walking or mobility problems
Pickup only available in Melbourne CBD, Southbank or Docklands
Drop off: Southern Cross Station
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Bottled water
Pickup Melbourne CBD, Southbank, Docklands or email if more than 5
Air-conditioned vehicle
WIFI
Lunch
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Melbourne
Pickup available from Melbourne CBD 3000, Southbank 3006 and Docklands 3008 area only.
Colac
Coffee stop - Learn about this town's rich farming history and enjoy delicious products from a local bakery.
Pickup, droff off one location
Pickup included
Pick up and Drop off included
Pickup included
234 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
1meaa,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great tour with scenic views along the Great Ocean Road. Our tour guide, Peter, is accommodating and informative. Highly recommended!
Noor A,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
This tour was honestly incredible; we got to see the Twelve Apostles, walk down the Gibson Steps, have lunch in Apollo Bay, and even stop in Colac for a really nice break. Peter also made a special effort to make sure we saw koalas and kangaroos along the way, which added such a fun and personal touch to the day. Ending the tour with a visit to the chocolate factory was the sweetest way to wrap everything up. Everything felt easy and well-timed, the small group made it super comfortable, and the scenery was unbelievable the whole way. And honestly, a huge thank you to Peter. He was amazing the entire day and genuinely made the experience even better. If you’re considering a Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne and want something comfortable, well-organised, personal, and memorable; I highly recommend this one. Would happily do it again.




rachelsZ969VA,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
This was a great day! We covered a lot of ground but it didn’t feel rushed. Going in reverse order was the right choice so you see the 12 apostles first thing. A few areas were closed when we went so we couldn’t walk as much around Loch Ard Gorge or go to Gibsons steps but it was still very beautiful and worthwhile. We had amazing sightings of a few adorable koalas and a group of kangaroos which was the highlight for me! Peter was a great guide, he gave us lots of information and was good at striking a balance with letting us enjoy each place while keeping us on time. So glad I chose this small group tour after reading countless average reviews for other tours. Would highly recommend!



Go58670126050,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
OMGGGGG Peter (our guide) was AMAZING!!! I am serious recommend this tour compare with others, Lets start my honest review!! Hope it helps 🫶🫶 --- 1. Car/Van ❤️ The car is so important on an all-day tour! If your butt, back, or knees hurt, it totally affects the next day’s plans. But this van was super comfortable!!! 2. Guide ❤️ Peter was honestly so, so friendly! He tried so hard to show us koalas and kangaroos, and he shared so much history and information. We loved it!! Every single spot he let us see was just 💯!!!!❤️🫶🫰 3. Convenience❤️ They picked us up and dropped us off right in front of our accommodation, which was incredibly convenient. I even forgot to bring water, but they provided it—so nice! 4. No pressure at all❤️ Some tour guides tell you where to eat (usually not great places), or rush you to hurry up and get back on the bus. But this tour never pushed us. It was really free and relaxed, so we were able to find good restaurants and grab great coffee! (We all know how important food is when traveling, right?) Seriously, even if you pay a little extra, choose this one!!! You won’t regret it!! (And I’m even from Brisbane 😂😂)




imarrer,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Rafi was an amazing Tour guide he basically took us thru the history of every location we went. We got to see the 12 apostles, walk through a beautiful rainforest and got to see kangaroos in the wild. We even got to stop at a beautiful chocolate factory. Had amazing seafood and a restaurant recommended by Rafi excellent choice for lunch. I have to say Rafi was really the best tour guide in Melbourne.





HARRYHORST,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Rafy wad excellent and the tour terrific. 1 star less because (1.)it was booked as door to door trip which was obviously changed between booking and our trip, and we were dropped off at southgate terminal and (2.) although we informed the organizer through trip advisor of our hotel in docklands that was not listed and got the information that this would be fine for pickup, on the evening before the activity we got the information of a pickup at a hotel 1.5km away. This could be sttaightened out afterwards but caused some stress.
457mikai,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Mike is a good driver who is a very kind guide. I got a beautiful photo. What impressed me was the close-up view of wild kangaroos. The gestures of eating grass and scratching my body were very cute. The ice cream from the chocolate factory we stopped by on the way home was also amazing!



555ceciliaq,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Wow! What a day. Rafi was welcoming and friendly throughout and shared lots of stories and information about the various places we passed through or visited. It was a long day but we travelled through a real variety of urban, rural , coastal and rainforest environments so it was time well spent. We saw the Twelve Apostles and the Great Ocean Road in all their glory! Unforgettable. We wandered through ancient rainforest and looked up at colossal trees. The there were the koalas and kangaroos! The trip lived up to its billing and more.
O6584TDlucass,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great tour! Mike was an awesome guide. Saw some beautiful sights as well as amazing wildlife. Definitely recommend it.
zz846,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Peter is a great guide. He drives to all the itinerary points efficiently and has a good explanation to all POIs. He is super patient.

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