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11 hours 30 minutes
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You only do it once, make it Awesome. Experience the Great Ocean Road the smart way with Awesome Leisure Group’s reverse-itinerary small group tour. Starting at the Twelve Apostles and travelling back along the coast means fewer crowds, quieter stops, and better photo opportunities.
Travel in a vehicle with reclining seats, free Wi-Fi, and complimentary bottled water, with a maximum of just 11 guests for a more relaxed and personal experience. Our friendly, knowledgeable guides share local insights while you converse with other travellers.
See wild koalas and kangaroos in their natural habitat, and upgrade your experience with an optional helicopter flight (payable on the day).
Why travellers choose this tour:
• Reverse itinerary to avoid crowds
• Small group (max 11 guests)
• Premium vehicle & all-day comfort
• Authentic wildlife spotting
• Optional helicopter flight
Perfect for travellers seeking comfort, quality, and a standout Great Ocean Road experience and meet new friends.
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.
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.
Bottled water
Pickup Melbourne CBD, Southbank, Docklands or email if more than 5
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324 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Keith S,,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
This was the best trip in Melbourne Peter drove us well and explained so much during this 12 hour trip The highlights were many including The 12 Apostles, along with multiple other beautiful formations along the “Shipwreck coast” The coastline was beautiful We particularly enjoyed finding multiple Koalas high in the trees ( despite multiple visits to Australia I’ve never seen them in the wild before) and later a mob of kangaroos on a golf course ( eating not playing golf!)
Swapna K,,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
It was great !!! We had very good time…must visit who ever drops in for Melbourne., this tour is highly recommended
rupac53,,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Absolutely fabulous trip with Peter... He is very good, cooperative, helpful and nice guy.... he made our day memorable.. Thank you







863laurenk,,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
I recently went on this Great Ocean Road tour and had an absolutely wonderful experience. The itinerary covered all of the major highlights, and it was incredible to see sights like the Twelve Apostles up close. The scenery along the coast is truly breathtaking. One of the biggest highlights of the day was the wildlife. Seeing koalas in trees and spotting kangaroos in the wild was the real highlight for us. Our tour guide, Melvin, really made the trip exceptional. He shared many interesting facts about Melbourne and the Great Ocean Road, and his knowledge of the area made the tour both engaging and informative. You can tell he genuinely cares about giving guests the best possible experience. At our first wildlife stop, the kangaroos were only visible in the distance, and he went out of his way to make sure we had a better opportunity to see them. On the drive back, he stopped at Bells Beach so we could get a closer look, which we really appreciated. Overall, it was a fantastic day filled with beautiful scenery and wildlife. I would highly recommend this tour. And if you get Melvin as your guide, you’re in excellent hands!
Donovan C,,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
Wonderful experience. Saw many coastal views that we wouldn’t normally see had it not been for this excursion. However the experience was throttled a bit by the van’s lack of cup (bottle) holders for the day long trip as well as the bumpy Australian roads (not the tour’s fault). Guide (Peter) was very knowledgeable & impressed us with many tidbits.
kawinp2026,,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
The trip was great. Well organized. Peter was great in explaining the history
jonaswettret,,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Would highly recommend going for this tour. Our guide Peter showed expert planning and was friendly with everyone on the tour. He also ensured we learned about local customs, history and everyday life in Australia and the sites we visited. The highlight was been shown a place with guaranteed koala sightings, so if wild koalas seems tempting this is a must!
L9284ZPsanaa,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Peter did such a wonderful job keeping our group of 10 engaged throughout such a long day of touring. He picked me up on time and was very knowledgeable about the culture, history, and natural elements of all the spots we stopped at and drove through, including Melbourne. Peter was warm, genuine, and very thoughtful, checking in with us regularly on how we were doing, and ensuring that everyone was comfortable and immersed in the experience. I was initially hesitant about the length of the tour, and whether it was too long/had too much driving, but I loved my experience. I heard especially that the roads are winding near the 12 apostles, and as someone who can get car sickness, I was hesitant, but Peter’s driving is great, and even with sitting in the back row on the minibus, I never once felt sick (but Peter is prepared with bags just in case)! I got to meet new people from around the world, try fresh seafood, learn about the culture, and take in the natural beauty (12 apostles, koalas, kangaroos, forest walks, etc.). I still get goosebumps thinking about those ocean views. If you were on the fence like me, you should go, I would highly recommend Peter and this tour.



Janice K,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
Melvin was an excellent friendly tour guide. He has 11 years experience doing Great Ocean Road tours and provided us with a memorable experience. He told us interesting facts and went out of his way to make sure we saw kangaroos when we didn’t see many at the first stop. He offered to take group photos for us and we all had a wonderful time!
mirah817,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
It was a nice and relaxed trip, I loved it. Great guide who knows a lot. More than I was hoping for. I highly recommend it.




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