Pick Up
Melbourne
Your private Great Ocean Road journey begins with door-to-door pickup from your Melbourne accommodation.
Great Ocean Road & Twelve Apostles Private Tour
Coastal Cliffs, Rainforest & the Twelve Apostles
Follow the Great Ocean Road from surf beaches to ancient rainforest and the dramatic Twelve Apostles.
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Leave Melbourne behind and follow the coast on one of Australia’s great road journeys, travelling from the surf towns of the Surf Coast to the towering limestone cliffs of the Shipwreck Coast.
Start the day with morning tea by the sea before following the Great Ocean Road past beaches and coastal villages, stopping at Split Point Lighthouse, the historic Memorial Arch and spectacular lookouts high above the Southern Ocean.
Enjoy a relaxed lunch in Apollo Bay before heading into the Great Otway National Park, where you’ll walk beneath ancient trees and giant tree ferns in the cool rainforest at Maits Rest.
The afternoon brings some of the Great Ocean Road’s most dramatic scenery. Descend the cliffs at Gibsons Steps, stand above the famous Twelve Apostles and explore Loch Ard Gorge, where towering limestone walls and the story of the 1878 shipwreck bring the Shipwreck Coast to life.
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PRICE
From $1595 AUD
DURATION
12–13 Hours
GROUP SIZE
1–7 Guests
AVAILABILITY
Daily
All year round
All year round
DEPARTURE TIME
6:30 AM–8:30 AM
PICK UP & RETURN
Hotel pick-up & return
CBD & inner suburbs
CBD & inner suburbs
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Moderate
Rainforest walks & lookouts
Rainforest walks & lookouts
AGES
All ages welcome
Child seats available
Child seats available
VEHICLE
Mercedes-Benz V-Classs
WHAT TO EXPECT
Pass By
Geelong
Pass Geelong via the Ring Road as we travel towards Victoria's Surf Coast and the beginning of the Great Ocean Road.
Stop
30 min
Torquay Front Beach
Start the coast with morning tea by the beach in Torquay, the gateway to the Great Ocean Road and Australia's surfing heartland.
Pass By
Bells Beach
Pass one of Australia's most famous surf beaches, home to the world's longest-running professional surfing competition.
Pass By
Anglesea
Follow the coast through the relaxed seaside town of Anglesea as the landscape begins to open onto the Southern Ocean.
Stop
20 min
Split Point Lighthouse
Stop at the iconic lighthouse above Aireys Inlet for sweeping coastal views and a short walk around the clifftop precinct.
Pass By
Fairhaven
Continue past Fairhaven and its long sweep of beach as the Great Ocean Road hugs the coastline.
Stop
15 min
Memorial Arch
Walk beneath the famous Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch and discover the story of the returned servicemen who built the road.
Stop
15 min
Teddy's Lookout
Take in one of the Great Ocean Road's classic panoramas, where the road winds between forested cliffs and the Southern Ocean.
Pass By
Wye River
Pass through the small coastal settlement of Wye River beneath the forested Otway ranges.
Pass By
Separation Creek
Continue through this tiny coastal community between the Otways and the ocean.
Pass By
Kennett River
Travel through Kennett River, surrounded by coastal forest and native wildlife habitat.
Stop
10 min
Cape Patton Lookout
Pause high above the Southern Ocean for expansive views along one of the most dramatic sections of the Great Ocean Road.
Pass By
Skenes Creek
Follow the coast through Skenes Creek on the approach to Apollo Bay.
Stop
1 hr
Apollo Bay
Enjoy lunch and free time in this picturesque seaside town between the Southern Ocean and the Otway Ranges.
Stop
40 min
Maits Rest Rainforest Walk
Walk beneath towering myrtle beech and tree ferns on an easy rainforest trail through the ancient Great Otway National Park.
Pass By
Lavers Hill
Pass through the highest township on the Great Ocean Road as we cross the Otways towards the Shipwreck Coast.
Stop
30 min
Gibsons Steps
Descend towards the beach beneath immense limestone cliffs and experience the scale of the Shipwreck Coast from sea level.
Stop
1 hr
Twelve Apostles
Experience the Great Ocean Road's most famous landmark, with time to explore the clifftop boardwalks overlooking the limestone stacks and Southern Ocean.
Stop
45 min
Loch Ard Gorge
Explore the dramatic cliffs, beaches and formations of Loch Ard Gorge while hearing the story behind one of the Shipwreck Coast's most famous wrecks.
Drop Off
Melbourne
Relax on the journey back to Melbourne with drop-off at your accommodation.
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Enhancements
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See the Twelve Apostles from the air
Add a 15-minute scenic helicopter flight for spectacular aerial views of the Twelve Apostles and Shipwreck Coast. -
Skip the drive back — fly to Melbourne
Finish at the Twelve Apostles and take a 75-minute scenic helicopter flight back to Melbourne, with incredible views across the coast and Victorian countryside.
Want to add a helicopter experience?
Contact us before booking and we’ll check availability and arrange the flight as part of your private tour.
Whats Included
- Private Great Ocean Road tour
- Door-to-door hotel pickup & drop-off
- Friendly, knowledgeable driver-guide
- Morning tea
- Bottled water
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes (some short walks/lookouts)
- Warm jacket or windbreaker (coastal areas can be breezy)
- Hat, sunglasses & sunscreen
- Camera
- Spending money for lunch, souvenirs, or optional extras
Tour FAQs
Yes — as a private tour, there is flexibility to pause at scenic lookouts, beaches and landmarks along the route when conditions and timing allow.
Yes. The itinerary includes Gibson Steps, where conditions permitting you can descend the cliff staircase to the beach and experience the limestone coast from sea level. Access can occasionally be restricted due to weather or track conditions.
Yes — regular comfort stops are built into the day, including stops in coastal towns and visitor areas along the Great Ocean Road.
Wildlife can sometimes be spotted along the Great Ocean Road and through the Otways, including koalas, kangaroos and native birds, but sightings are wild and cannot be guaranteed.
Parts of the Great Ocean Road are winding. If you are prone to motion sickness, we recommend bringing your usual medication. We travel at a comfortable pace and make regular stops throughout the day.
Yes — optional upgrades include a scenic helicopter flight over the Twelve Apostles, or a helicopter return from the Twelve Apostles to Melbourne. Ask us when booking for availability and pricing.
Your tour is operated in a Mercedes-Benz V-Class with leather seating, climate control and space for day bags and purchases.
Yes — the complete Great Ocean Road experience is a full-day journey, but as a private tour we can tailor the route for guests with limited time. Contact us before booking so we can recommend the best option.
The Shipwreck Coast is spectacular in all kinds of weather, from bright sunshine to dramatic clouds and ocean mist. Conditions can change quickly along the coast, and where practical your guide can adjust the timing of stops to make the most of the day.
Yes. Many of the major viewpoints involve relatively short walks from the vehicle. Maits Rest includes a rainforest walk, while Gibson Steps involves a steep staircase to the beach. As this is a private tour, the pace and individual stops can be adjusted to suit your group.
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