Great Ocean Road Ultimate Two Day Tour
Overview
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48 hours
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See more of the Great Ocean Road and spend two full days touring one of the world's most scenic coastal roads. Traveling in a comfortable 11 seater mini bus, there will be plenty of stops made along the Great Ocean Road and you will get the opportunity to spot kangaroos and koalas in the wild, see multiple waterfalls and take in the amazing scenery, with enough time allowed to enjoy all fo the highlights along the way. PLEASE NOTE: Roundtrip transport from Melbourne, the local guide, all national park fees are included. Overnight accommoation is at an additional cost.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A maximum of 11 people per booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately (warm jacket, rain jacket, comfortable walking shoes)
All passenger to wear seat belt while traveling
All ages are welcome
If you are a solo traveller (1 person) contact us for availability.
Variety of walks
Longest walk 40 minutes
Some walks have steps
plenty of easy lookouts
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Cold Water (to refil your own water bottle)
Driver/guide
Dorm bed in a shared room at Apollo Bay. (options to upgrade accommodation)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup
National park fees
Coffee and/or Tea
Food and drinks
Overnight accommodation.Dorm bed in shared room, option to upgrade.
We stay at Apollo Bay Echo YHA.(we do use other providers if this is fully booked) Upgrade available
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Melbourne - 1st Stage Great ocean road (Surf Coast)
Accommodations
• Apollo Bay YHA • Free dorm bed in a shared room • Upgrade to private room • Welcome to source own accommodation
Point Danger Lookout
The start of the Great ocean road
Bells Beach
Ocean lookout, look for kangaroos
Sample some of the local chocolates
Ocean lookout looking over the beach
Take a closer look at the lighthouse and enjoy some great ocean views
Aireys Inlet Skate Park
Quick bathroom stop
See the memorial arch Read about the soldiers and building of the road Take a walk on Fair haven beach
Take the step down to the Erskine waterfalls.
Lorne Beach
Lunch time, enjoy the beach and the local shops
Sheoak Falls
Take the amazing walk to the Sheoaks waterfalls
Mount Defiance Lookout
Enjoy the view along the winding great ocean road.
Visit the grave of a sailor. Take a walk on the rocks. See if you can spot the remains of the ship wreck
Time to look for koalas and parrots in the trees
Mariners Lookout
The best lookout along the Great ocean road
The end of day one. Time to explore the village. Take a walk or swim at the beach. Spend the night at Apollo Bay.
Apollo Bay- 2nd and 3rd Stage Great ocean road (Green Coast and Shipwreck Coast) - Melbourne
Mait's Rest
A early walk through the rain forest
Castle Cove
Enjoy the stunning view over the ocean
Morning tea and bathroom stop. Enjoy the gardens and the parrots
Gibsons Steps
Take the steps down onto the beach to view the first 2 rock formations
It is now time to take a walk along the board walk to view the 12 apostles. Helicopter flights over thew apostles are available at an extra cost.
Loch Ard Gorge
Enjoy 2 lookouts plus take the step down into the gorge.
Port Campbell precinct and foreshore
Lunch time explore the village, enjoy the beach
Another great lookout
Visit the famous London Bridge.
The Grotto
Take the steps down into the Grotto
See where the Curdies river meets the ocean. This is also the last bathroom stop on the Great ocean road
Bay of Martyrs
Another great view
Bay of Islands
Last lookout along the Great ocean road
Colac Visitor Information Centre
Travel through the town of Colac
Time for a bathroom break and leg strech
Southern Cross Station
Make into Melbourne Enjoy the rest of your stay in Melbourne Victoria Australia
Options
Ultimate Great Ocean Road
tour
Pickup included
Reviews
64 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great trip
Judy F,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Thank you Walter for one of the most memorable trips we have been on. And we are Australian. For anyone considering this tour I would say - JUST DO IT. The slow pace of 2 days on the Great Ocean Road was amazing. We got to see so much more than anticipated from waterfalls to forests, views all along the coastline and of course the 12 Apostles - AND no crowds.
Excellent 5 star trip
RossJudy,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you Walter for one of the most memorable trips we have been on. And we are Australian. For anyone considering this tour I would say - JUST DO IT. The slow pace of 2 days on the Great Ocean Road was amazing. We got to see so much more than anticipated from waterfalls to forests, views all along the coastline and of course the 12 Apostles - AND no crowds.
Great Ocean Road Tour
Traveler498281,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We saw incredible sights of the 12 Apostles & the Spare ones as well with our wonderful tour guide Walter! Fortunately the weather cleared up as we left Melbourne so that was a great bonus. Walter was great; time efficient, great driver & very knowledgeable. Thsnkbyou Walter.
Fabulous trip, great value for money.
Roam46927572874,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing experience, all plus a lot more than we expected. Walter kept us in line throughout and because we were so good we gained time and he was able to add in a few extra lookouts and 1000 more step! Couldn’t recommend the trip more highly.
WORST tour
843jagadeeshg,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00The tour guide Walter was from Johannesburg, South Africa he told us. HOPE no one gets him. There were 2 people from China and we were 4 people from Chicago on his tour. The van was a cargo van converted into passenger van with tiny seats, tapes attached to fix the seat belt and the back of the van had a wall with hooks every where and stuff was hanging from there. So you can imagine the van ride, very ROUGH. Would love to share the pics if you want to see it. He picked us up on time and dropped us off on time. No issues with it whatsoever but the major issues were: The driver/tour guide was very rude. He did not say any extra word besides what’s covered in the package. Wish he talked about interesting things on the way. He did not open/ close the door for us, he expected us to open/ close ourselves. Since the door was hard, we had to try few times to open/close every time he stopped. He expected us to get off the van within seconds (not minutes), as soon as he stopped to look for the interesting points. If you are a few seconds late he tried to lock the door to give us hints that we are late. The package includes water bottles, but we were NOT given a single bottle. We had to buy it from the store. The package includes coffee/ or tea, he sure brought the tea but the cups were plastic cups which were rinsed NOT washed with soap. It was not appealing to take the tea the way it was spread on the picnic table. The package says “National park fees” included, but we didn’t see a single park we entered had any fees. On the whole, it was a disappointing experience with the tour guide. We couldn’t wait for the tour to end, so we could breathe a little easier. He could have been a little friendlier. TRULY wish NO ONE has to experience that. Maybe he was expecting white peoples? Not sure.
Best option if you don't drive
ronggx,
Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Overall the tour had been enjoyable. Saw lots of wildlife. Accomodation is clean and comfy but does not provide any toiletries, please take note. Room had no air con as well, but weather was chilly so I had a great sleep. I thought this tour could be improved with a few adjustments: - Lessen the stops and increase the duration for each venue (too many sea viewpoints, they look similar) - include a stargazing / milky way tour at night Although we had to wake up really early on day 2, we managed to catch the sunrise ❤️
The perfect way to visit...
Henry W,
May 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The perfect way to visit the Great Ocean Road. Our driver/guide Walter shared his very extensive knowledge of the route, the flora & fauna and local history while taking us to a great number viewpoints and other places of interest along the way. Well chosen lunch stops with opportunity to swim.
The Best Way to Experience Great Ocean Road in Two Days
Voyager625273,
May 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Some trips leave a mark. Not because you’ve checked off the most sights, but because you lose yourself for a while – in the landscape, the atmosphere, the conversations. That’s what our two-day tour along the Great Ocean Road with Walter was like. An experience that both calmed and stirred something within us. From the moment Walter picked us up at our hotel in the early morning light, we sensed this wouldn’t be an ordinary tour. His warm and gentle presence, mixed with subtle humour and an endless stream of stories, set the tone. We were a family of four, joined by two other travellers, and a quiet sense of connection formed between us all. What we saw – the coastline, the animals, the forest, the sea – was of course stunning. But what stays with us is something else. It was the rhythm of the days, the conversations between the stops, the sound of wind through the trees, a helicopter ride that left us speechless, and that special kind of stillness that arises when you stop checking the time. We laughed often. We forgot the clock. We forgot the everyday noise. And we were fully present. That might be the highest praise a journey can receive. Our warm recommendation: If you want to experience the Great Ocean Road in a way that’s both rich and grounded – where everything is taken care of but nothing feels rushed – this is the tour for you. Walter doesn’t just guide you along the road; he guides you into the experience. And that makes all the difference.
A worthwhile experience
barbararT8542QS,
Feb 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Well worthwhile trip: given a comprehensive experience of the scenery & were abe to view koalas. The accommodation was good. The town where we stayed was a pleasant place to wander around
Our tour guide, Walter,...
Dionese D,
Dec 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Walter, was awesome! He was super knowledgeable and made the whole experience really fun. We learned so much and never felt bored. I would definitely recommend taking a tour with him. Thanks, Walter, for a great time!
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