Private Tour

Private 12 Apostles, Otways & Great Ocean Road Hiking Tour from Melbourne

Overview

Available languages

English

12 hours

Mobile ticket

Your tour departs Melbourne bright and early with our sights set on beating the crowds at the Great Ocean Roads' famous 12 Apostles. Here we enjoy a 1km stroll along the boardwalk while appreciating the limestone stacks and stunning views.

Our next stop, Gibson Steps, offers a unique 70m cliffside pathway down to the beach. Enjoy this beautiful beach and take all the time you need to get the perfect shot.

Next up, it’s time for a delicious lunch before heading to the Great Otway National Park. Enjoy a short but magical hike through ancient rainforests of thick ferns and large myrtle beech to see one of the Otways' pristine waterfalls (where the bigger bus companies don’t visit).

We visit the giants of the forest at the Californian Redwoods before continuing our drive along the Great Ocean Road to the tranquil village of Apollo Bay and Kennett River; home to native koalas, king parrots and kangaroos.

Our private tours are entirely adjustable to suit you and your group’s needs.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Comfortable trainers or hiking boots

Water bottle (1L)

Cash or credit card for lunch (around $35)

Warm layers just in case

Sunscreen, sunglasses & a hat

Swimsuit & a towel for a swim in the ocean (optional on summer months)

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

The Twelve Apostles

Here we will take a 1km stroll along the boardwalk while appreciating the stunning views

1 hour • Admission Included

Gibsons Steps

We walk down the 70m cliffside pathway to the beach where there is plenty of time to take some incredible photos.

1 hour • Admission Included

What‘s Included

The breathtaking 12 Apostles & Gibson Steps & Towering Redwoods

Organic Fruit & Healthy Snacks

The Great Ocean Road with stops at Apollo Bay, Lorne & Kennett River to see native Australian Koalas

Rain Ponchos & First Aid

Air-conditioned vehicle

Entrance to Port Campbell, 12 Apostles & Great Otway National Park

A Grade 2 hike to one of the Otways' pristine waterfalls

Cash or credit card for lunch (around $35)

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Private 12 Apostles, Otways & Great Ocean Road Hiking Tour from Melbourne

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Reviews

5.00

6 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

LOVED IT, THANK YOU PAT
ornelamarch,,Jan 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Loved everything about it,it felt like a close friend was showing me around and not a complete stranger. I wish we were staying longer so we could do P Island as well. 10/10 experience and will do it again when back. PAT C is a great guy and a great host, thank you so much for allowing us to see your version of this part of the world.
Super tour 12 Apostles, great ocean road, Otway with Lorinda from Hike & Seek
Pietje60,,Jan 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour with our driver/ guide Lorinda. We had a small bus for max 9 persons which was ideal. Very professional and friendly Lorinda showed us all the perfect spots where you could see the best views. Very good lunch restaurant. Lorinda told us a lot of information about the neighbourhood and plants and animals. She even knew the spots most likely to see koala's in the wild. Highly recommended.
Iconic sights, lush forests and cute seaside village
lisarA2331PB,,Sep 14, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
That was a fabulous day out! From coast to country and back again, finishing at the 12 apostles, which I’ve always wanted to see. Our tour host was really accommodating: as we were a small group, he even made a couple of impromptu stops and detours, particularly in our search to see a koala.. we saw 2!! Plenty of coffee, vegan choc balls and the van really is comfortable. Lunch at Apollo Bay, glass of wine and even got some gift shopping in. Definitely recommend.
The 12 Apostles & the Great Otways National Park
ritacH9078DS,,Feb 15, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Curtis is an excellent tour guide, he drove 12 hours today, we went to 13 Apostles + the Great Oatways National Park today, he explained every thing & places very well! Bravo!
In Melbourne? Use Hide & Seek to explore.
khuet2017,,Sep 14, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Almost a personalized tour when Michael, our guide, attentively took the group further down the beaten path in Otways National Park, showed and explained in the most entertaining way. You would not want to miss this tour as a small group is a plus.
The GREAT ocean route
valls2013,,Apr 3, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
it was a super cool trip! we spotted koalas and kangeroos! energetic guide who knew a lot about the area. it is certainly feasible to do it in 1 day. tired but satisfied :)