Lady running on beach near rock formations, Great Ocean Road, Australia.
Woman at viewpoint overlooking 12 Apostles on Great Ocean Road, Australia.
Couple walking on a wooden path through a lush green forest.
Stream surrounded by lush greenery at Kennett River, Great Ocean Road.
Sleeping koala in a tree along the Great Ocean Road.
Razorback rock formation along the Great Ocean Road with ocean waves below.
London Bridge rock formation along the Great Ocean Road, Australia.

Great Ocean Road Premium Coach Tour, Melbourne

Melbourne
Guided Tours
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Duration: Flexible (up to 12 hours)

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Transfers included

Comfortable roundtrip transfers in a A/C Minibus

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Start an intimate journey along Australia's Great Ocean Road with this premium coach tour departing from Melbourne, offering you the chance to explore without the usual crowds. Starting in reverse, your adventure begins at the iconic Twelve Apostles where wave action against limestone stacks creates a mesmerizing scene. Following that, visit Razorback and Loch Ard Gorge for tales of shipwrecks before enjoying wildlife sightings and sweet treats near Mait’s Rest in Great Otway National Park.

Starting your day with a view of the Twelve Apostles rising from the ocean in morning light is what makes this full-day reverse tour on the iconic Great Ocean Road so special.

Travel to and from Melbourne with comfort using our luxury deluxe bus, offering unbreakable coastal views throughout the journey.

During an expert-led forest walk at Mait’s Rest, discover fascinating facts about beech and eucalyptus trees along the road while enjoying this guided tour.

Join a small group of fellow travelers to observe koalas munching on leaves or kangaroos roaming freely at Kennett River.

Approximately 638 known shipwrecks are believed to rest at the bottom of the ocean off the Great Ocean Road, adding an intriguing element to your visit.

Entry to the Great Ocean Road Premium Coach Tour, including Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge

Use of round-trip transfers from Melbourne to Apollo Bay and back

Access to an expert guide for a full-day tour along Australia's Great Ocean Road

One guided walk through the rainforest within Great Otter National Park at Kennett River

Return access to travel in luxury on a deluxe bus during your tour of Loch Ard Gorge (based on option selected)

Ticket includes one Vanilla flavor Coke Zero beverage

Individual Costs

Lady running on beach near rock formations, Great Ocean Road, Australia.

Lady running on beach near rock formations, Great Ocean Road, Australia.

A Coastal Adventure Minus the Crowd

Bypassing the typical tourist paths, this Great Ocean Road Premium Coach Tour offers an inland route starting from Melbourne. Your adventure begins at the iconic Twelve Apostles, where you'll witness waves crashing against limestone formations. From there, proceed to explore Razorback and Loch Ard Gorge; here your guide will recount the tale of a 1878 shipwreck.

Spot Wildlife and Indulge in Sweet Treats

Your journey continues with a guided rainforest walk at Mait’s Rest within Great Otway National Park. Towering beech and myrtle trees provide an ideal backdrop, possibly revealing kangaroos amidst the greenery. Afterward, enjoy your own lunch break in Apollo Bay's coastal town before visiting Kennett River to observe koalas resting among eucalyptus leaves.

Woman at viewpoint overlooking 12 Apostles on Great Ocean Road, Australia.

Woman at viewpoint overlooking 12 Apostles on Great Ocean Road, Australia.

Couple walking on a wooden path through a lush green forest.

Couple walking on a wooden path through a lush green forest.

Stream surrounded by lush greenery at Kennett River, Great Ocean Road.

Stream surrounded by lush greenery at Kennett River, Great Ocean Road.

Packing Essentials

    You'll need water, headphones, sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses.

    Accessibility Details

      This tour is not accessible for wheelchairs or prams/strollers.

      Tour Information

      • The meeting point will be the Immigration Museum (Museums Victoria).

      Lunch in Apollo Bay and evening tea with ice cream at Anglesea are included, but you'll pay for these on your own.

      Sleeping koala in a tree along the Great Ocean Road.

      Sleeping koala in a tree along the Great Ocean Road.

      Razorback rock formation along the Great Ocean Road with ocean waves below.

      Razorback rock formation along the Great Ocean Road with ocean waves below.

      Bring water, sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses for comfort during the tour since these items are recommended in the visitor information.

      The experience is not accessible to wheelchair users or those with prams/strollers; plan accordingly if accessibility is important to you.

      Your group will meet at the Immigration Museum (Museums Victoria) as your central meeting point, so arrive there on time for a smooth start to the tour.

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