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Great Ocean Road 12 Apostles Full Day Tour - Melbourne CBD Pickup - Wine Hop and Coastal Tours
Discover first hand the coastal beauty, wildlife and scenery that Great Ocean Road is known for. See the 12 Apostles and all of the highlights on this full day tour from Melbourne.
What people are saying
Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience, summarised with AI support.
- emergencyCustomers loved the knowledgeable and entertaining tour guides, particularly Warren, who made the experience enjoyable with his humor and insights (30 people said this).
- emergencyMany praised the stunning scenery along the Great Ocean Road, including the breathtaking views of the 12 Apostles and opportunities to see wildlife like kangaroos and koalas (25 people said this).
- emergencyThe tour was described as well-organized and efficient, with a good balance of stops and travel time (20 people said this).
- emergencyParticipants appreciated the comfortable bus and the chance to relax during the journey (15 people said this).
- emergencyThe overall experience was deemed great value for money, with many recommending it to others (18 people said this).
- emergencyCustomers enjoyed the extra stops and personalized attention from guides, enhancing their experience (12 people said this).
- star_shineBring a warm jacket as it can get chilly along the coast.<br/>Arrive early to secure a good seat on the bus for the best views.
Discover first hand the coastal beauty, wildlife and scenery that Great Ocean Road is known for. See the 12 Apostles and all of the highlights on this full day tour from Melbourne.
Highlights
- Amazing bus tour of Great Ocean Road with photo spots and stops along the way!
- Guided tour of Koalas and Parrots in their natural habitat
- Complimentary Morning Tea included
- View iconic favourites including Torquay Surf Beach, Loch Ard Gorge, The Razorback, Island Archway, 12 Apostles and the Gibson Steps
- Enjoy a guided forest walk to see some of the tallest trees in the world!
- Experienced, English language first speaking guides
After being picked up from Selected Melbourne CBD accommodation, explore the world famous Great Ocean Road in this full day tour and audio in many languages to ensure you do not miss a thing.
Languages currently available: Arabic, Chinese simplified, Chinese traditional, English, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Thai.
Spend the day in an air-conditioned vehicle, exploring the coastline features and seeing first hand kangaroos, koalas and birds in their natural habitat, as well as a guided forest walk where you will see some of the tallest trees in the world. With Morning Tea included, enjoy a day of discovery, viewing iconic favourites such as the Torquay Surf Beach, Loch Ard Gorge, The Razorback, Island Archway, 12 Apostles and Gibson Steps, with plenty photo opportunities and time to take in the views along the way.
Tour Itinerary
Torquay Surf Beach
- Stop here to experience your first look and feel of the iconic beaches and coastal views. You will also be in clear seeing distance of the world-famous Bells Surfing Beach. Get a taste of taking coastal photos and smelling the fresh seaside air.
Morning Tea
- Refresh with morning tea.
The Pole House
- Roadside photo opportunity of the most photographed house on Great Ocean Road. Suspended 40 metres above ground by a singular concrete column, its unique architecture maximises the stunning coastline view.
Great Ocean Road Sign
- Snap a selfie at this iconic post and send it to your friends.
Koalas and Parrot Viewing
- Your experienced guide knows where to go. Witness koalas and colourful parrots in their natural environment.
Cape Patton
- Stop at one of the best viewing points along the Great Ocean Road and take in the iconic coastline vista.
Apollo Bay Lunch Stop
- Stop at the coastal town of Apollo Bay where you can purchase your lunch from the many restaurants and cafes on offer. You can also walk around the coastal town or even take a swim in the beach if the weather suits.
Guided Forest Walk
- Your guide will take you on a forest walk where you will see some of the tallest trees in the world. You will also take in the wonderful fresh natural smells the trees have to offer.
The Gibson Steps
- Here you will be able to see some of the 12 Apostles from sea level on the beach, tide and wind permitting. You will feel like you can reach out and touch them.
12 Apostles
- Take your time to view the world renowned 12 Apostles. An awesome sight with fantastic photo opportunities. See for yourself why these limestone beauties are known all around the world.
Loch Ard Gorge
- The final touring stop but many say it is the best. Witness first-hand this magnificent formation of rocks and rolling sea. Ground level viewing that will excite you with the natural glories it possesses.
Razorback
- See the unique jagged Razorback formation.
Island Archway
- The original archway collapsed in 2009 however two striking stacks remain, standing nearly as tall as the Apostles.
Dinner Stop
- Stop at Colac where you can purchase dinner from one of the many restaurants and cafes. After dinner we return you to your CBD hotel.
All of the above is included in the price, with the exception of lunch and dinner.
Itinerary
- Pick-up from Melbourne CBD
- Torquay Surf Beach
- Morning Tea
- The Pole House
- Great Ocean Road Sign
- Koala and Parrot Spotting
- Cape Patton
- Apollo Bay Lunch Stop
- Guided Forest Walk
- The Gibson Steps
- 12 Apostles
- Loch Ard Gorge
- Razorback
- Island Archway
- Colac Dinner Stop
All prices are shown inAUD ($)
- Adult$65.00
- Child$90.00
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Authenticated Reviews
Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience.
Authenticated Reviews
Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience, summarised with AI support
- emergencyCustomers loved the knowledgeable and entertaining tour guides, particularly Warren, who made the experience enjoyable with his humor and insights (30 people said this).
- emergencyMany praised the stunning scenery along the Great Ocean Road, including the breathtaking views of the 12 Apostles and opportunities to see wildlife like kangaroos and koalas (25 people said this).
- emergencyThe tour was described as well-organized and efficient, with a good balance of stops and travel time (20 people said this).
- emergencyParticipants appreciated the comfortable bus and the chance to relax during the journey (15 people said this).
- emergencyThe overall experience was deemed great value for money, with many recommending it to others (18 people said this).
- emergencyCustomers enjoyed the extra stops and personalized attention from guides, enhancing their experience (12 people said this).
- star_shineBring a warm jacket as it can get chilly along the coast.
Arrive early to secure a good seat on the bus for the best views.
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Phaik Khoo from Australia wrote on 08 July 2026
Great Ocean Road
Amazing views from the Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles trip. We enjoyed it very much and thank you to our tour guide, Warren for giving us all the informations along the way. Thank you.
Mark from Australia wrote on 27 June 2026
Great Ocean tour
Theo our driver, tour guide. It was a wonderful day in a beautiful area. Not my first time there but it was for my partner. We totally agree that it was a great day out.
chiemi from Japan wrote on 18 June 2026
素晴らしい景色
早朝から夜まで長いツアーですが素晴らしい景色が見れて良かったです
Gloria Martinez from United States wrote on 16 June 2026
Amazing tour!
The tour was amazing! I’d highly recommend it to others. Warren was an incredible tour guide. He is very knowledgeable and maximized our experience. I even saw kangaroos jump right next to my window! It was an unforgettable experience. I’ve always wanted to see kangaroos in the wild. The views were breath taking! We also saw many koalas in the trees.
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vikramn from Australia wrote on 11 July 2026
Nice day trip
Special appreciation for the driver cum tour guide - Theo who had an excellent knowledge of the tour with good sense of humour. One less star attributes to the bus comfort where the seats were tight and no recline for a 500 + km journey. Points of interest were covered very well.