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Great Ocean Road Day Tour Without The Crowds including Lunch
Come along and experience the Great Ocean Road without all the crowds, in a relaxed friendly and small-group environment. With this tour we start at the opposite end to other companies so you get to see all the attractions without the crowds!
We travel inland via Colac and stop at the breath-taking 12 Apostles and extraordinary rock formations of Loch Ard Gorge. We then make our way slowly back toward Melbourne along the Great Ocean Road passing through quaint seaside townships in the opposite direction to all the traffic, with a picnic sandwhich lunch stop on the way
Explore ancient rainforests, whilst keeping an eye out for illusive carnivorous snails; be blown away by the stunning views, famous surf beaches and koalas in the wild. Plenty of picture perfect photo opportunities throughout the day without missing a thing!
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Tour Itinerary Highlights:
- Loch Ard Gorge & Shipwreck Coastline
- See the breathtaking 12 Apostles
- Experience the Great Ocean Road without the crowds
- Walk to the beach and caves of Loch Ard Gorge
- Visit the Gibson Steps or Lookout
- Keep your eyes peeled along the Great Ocean Road for Koalas!
- Stop at the historic Memorial Arch for a photo
- Return to Melbourne between 8.00pm - 9.00pm
Tour includes:
- Small-group tour (max 24 passengers) in an air-conditioned modern vehicle
- Experienced Professional Driver/Guide
- Knowledgeable and Entertaining Commentary
- All National Park entrance fees
- Morning Tea and Snacks
- Sandwich Lunch
What to bring:
- Sunscreen
- Water Bottle
- Money for dinner
- Hat & Sunglasses
- Warm clothes
- Windbreaker
- Camera
- Comfortable walking shoes
Optional Extras: Scenic Helicopter Flights (at own expense), Beverages & Souvenirs
Departure Point: Athenaeum Theatre (188 Collins St) at 7:15am
Price: $145 Adult, $95 Child (4 - 12 years inclusive)
Child Policy: The operator does not accept bookings for children aged 4 years and younger, due to the nature and length of our tours.
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12spaces priced from:
- Adult$145.00
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12spaces priced from:
- Adult$122.00
- Child$95.00
12spaces priced from:
- Adult$145.00
- Child$95.00
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Great Experience 👌🏼
Joshua Miller from Australia
Great Experience 👌🏼
Joshua Miller from Australia
Great day
Tomislav from Croatia
Awesome experience!
Giulia from Italy
Great ocean road
Jamie from United Kingdom
12 apostoles
Arturo from Puerto Rico
Tour Guide Made a Great Tour even Greater
Stanton from United States
Tour Guide Made a Great Tour even Greater
Stanton from United States
Tour Guide Made a Great Tour even Greater
Stanton from United States
A fantastic experience
Dagi from NZ
A fantastic experience
Dagi from NZ
Great experience!
WillTin from Philippines
Great experience!
WillTin from Philippines
Great experience!
WillTin from Philippines
A great day
Jarod Burl from NZ
Brilliant Tour
Sandra Dormer from United Kingdom
Brilliant Tour
Sandra Dormer from United Kingdom
Lots to see and not enough time
Jessica Lo from United States
12 apostles, Great Ocean Road
Rani Sofiani from Indonesia
Gid-day-mate
Eoin McDonald from NZ
Gid-day-mate
Eoin McDonald from NZ
Gid-day-mate
Eoin McDonald from NZ
Loch Ard Gorge
Que-Anh Nguyen from Japan
Loch Ard Gorge
Que-Anh Nguyen from Japan
Loch Ard Gorge
Que-Anh Nguyen from Japan
12 Apostles
Lina from Australia
12 Apostles
Lina from Australia
12 Apostles
Lina from Australia
Our amazing country
Charles Baird from Australia
Great ocean road reverse
Marie Therese from Australia
Great ocean road reverse
Marie Therese from Australia
Great ocean road reverse
Marie Therese from Australia
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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From Great Ocean Road Day Tour Without The Crowds including Lunch
Thanks so much for your lovely review. I have passed your comments to Simon, he'll be glad to hear you enjoyed the tour and his guiding. Hope to see you again on one of our tours in Melbourne, Sydney or Perth. Regards, Melissa - Autopia Tours Customer Service
Stanton from United States wrote on 13 March 2019
Share LinkTour Guide Made a Great Tour even Greater
No words describe the views, they were unbelievable. The guide is amazing. His knowledge of the history of the area was amazing. He pointed out all sorts of information including the flora and fauna. On the way back we stopped for a break at a rest are and spotted Koala and Kangaroo in the wild as well as some beautiful birds.
From Great Ocean Road Day Tour Without The Crowds including Lunch
Wow Stanton, sounds like you had a pretty memorable day out with us exploring the beautiful sights of the Great Ocean Road! I'll make sure to forward your kind words to your driver John! We also operate in Perth and Sydney, so look us up if your travels take you there. Regards, Melissa - Autopia Tours Customer Service
Dagi from New Zealand wrote on 10 November 2018
Share LinkA fantastic experience
My friend and I absolutely love the tour... skipping the crowds was perfect to take wonderful photos. Our tour guide was super knowledgeable and friendly.
From Great Ocean Road Day Tour Without The Crowds including Lunch
Hello Dagi, Many thanks for leaving us a review and sharing some amazing pictures! Reverse is definitely the best way to see the one and only Great Ocean Road and get the best pictures. If you ever go to Sydney or Western Australia, make sure to check out what amazing tours we have running there! Many thanks, Melissa - Autopia Tours Customer Service
WillTin from Philippines wrote on 20 October 2018
Share LinkGreat experience!
My wife and I are glad we took this tour by Autopia. We got what we expected and more! We were happy that our hotel happened to be one of the pick up points which made the trip a whole lot more convenient. Our tour guide on our September 26 trip was especially helpful and friendly with his tips and trivia. He was very knowledgable of the history of the places we visited. There were less crowds and the trip back along the Great Ocean Road was very scenic. It was great to hear the history of the Great Ocean Road and of Melbourne. It helped that the weather was perfect! It was sunny but cold, which made the trek comfortable for us. It was great that the trip included stops at a kangaroo, koala and birds park as well as a rainforest where there was plenty of fresh air. The bus had wifi which was definitely a plus!
From Great Ocean Road Day Tour Without The Crowds including Lunch
Hi Will, Thank you so much for your five star rating of our Reverse Great Ocean Road Tour. You definitely got to take some amazing pictures without the crowds! We are pleased to hear you loved our driver and that you thought his guiding throughout the day made it extra special. We hope to have you on board again sometime in the future. Thank you, Melissa - Autopia Tours Customer Service
Jarod Burl from New Zealand wrote on 14 October 2018
Share LinkA great day
Really great tour, really great tour guide makes a long day so enjoyable didnt mind answering any questions anyone had and was very knowledgeable and the reverse tour is a big win dont have to fight all the crowds for the great photos and makes it relaxing
From Great Ocean Road Day Tour Without The Crowds including Lunch
Hello Jarod, Great to hear you enjoyed your day out with Lewis! He will be happy to hear you had a good time. Reverse way is definitely the best way to see this magnificent place, especially if you want the best pictures. Hope you enjoyed the rest of your travels. Regards, Melissa - Autopia Tours Customer Service
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Arturo from Puerto Rico wrote on 21 March 2019
Share LinkFantastic tour
The guide Simon C. was very polite , knowledgeable and sensitive to the history and values of his country. Always trying to please most os the crowd and going beyond schedule. He is entertaining and very funny in a respectable manner.would recommend this tour to anyone without reservations.
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