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15 Best Great Ocean Road Tours

The Great Ocean Road day trips sorted by route logic: classic runs, reverse itineraries that hit the Twelve Apostles after the buses leave and sunset versions that end there on purpose. The reverse trick is the single best booking decision on this coast.

1.Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne

Discover stunning coastal scenery, rainforest walks, and wildlife during this small-group eco tour of Australia's Great Ocean Road from Melbourne.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“The Great Ocean Road tour was such a wonderful trip to do while staying in Melbourne. Our tour guide Jon made the trip so enjoyable with his enthusiasm and knowledge of the area and history. Highly recommend taking this trip to any nature lovers!”

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2.From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Wildlife Tour

Discover the stunning coastlines, native wildlife, and iconic sights of the Great Ocean Road on this full-day tour from Melbourne, guided by local experts.

★ 4.7

“Warren was a great and funny tourguide. He showed us all the important spots and gave us enough time to enjoy it all. He went out of his way to show us some kagoroos as well. Highly recommend.”

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3.Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Tour – Max 11 Guests

Discover Victoria’s stunning coast on a small-group, reverse itinerary tour from Melbourne, visiting the Twelve Apostles, rainforest, Koalas, and more.

★ 5.0

“We expected this to be a long day but hoped we would at least be entertained along the way. However our guide was informative but not very entertaining. We did get to see koalas and also some kangaroos at a distance. Great to see the…”

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4.Great Ocean Road Tour w/ Deluxe Minibus & Top-Rated Guide

Discover the stunning views of the Great Ocean Road with a deluxe minibus tour, expert guides, and authentic Australian wildlife experiences for $98.

★ 4.8

“Amazing tour of the 12 Apostles and the Great Ocean Road ! Our guide Bluey was great, he gave us lots of info without overflowing us with information The bus was confortable and we had some snacks and hot drinks provided in the morning. Definitely…”

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5.Melbourne: Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles Luxury Coach Tour

Discover the scenic beauty of the Great Ocean Road and the iconic 12 Apostles with a guided, comfortable day trip from Melbourne at an affordable price.

★ 4.7

“Jesen the tour guide was very kind and experienced. He stopped at each stop and showed us the most spetacular places of interest. The reverse tour surely is the best choice and we saw more scenic spots in one day without feeling tired. Jesen even…”

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8.Great Ocean Road Full-Day Sunset Eco Tour from Melbourne

Discover the stunning coastlines, iconic rock formations, and wildlife of the Great Ocean Road on this full-day sunset eco tour from Melbourne for an unforgettable experience.

★ 5.0

“Although we got rain in the late afternoon and did not get to see the sunset, I consider the tour with Jaimes on 5th October a great success. The white sand beaches, the views, the cliffs and rock formations are impressive and the weather just…”

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9.Great Ocean Road Tour Plus Koalas, Forest Walk and Morning Tea

Discover the stunning coast of the Great Ocean Road, see wild koalas, walk through ancient forests, and enjoy scenic stops—all in a full-day guided tour from Melbourne.

★ 4.5

“This is an absolute must-do trip and this is the perfect way of doing it, going to all the main attractions with a perfect amount of stop offs and time at each place. Warren our guide was absolutely brilliant, extremely helpful, knowledgeable, clear, and very…”

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10.Great Ocean Road Tour Reverse -Luxury 13 Small Group-Hotel PickUP

Discover Australia's stunning coastline on this small-group, luxury reverse itinerary tour of the Great Ocean Road. Visit iconic sights with expert guides.

★ 5.0

“A must do trip if you are visiting Melbourne. A great day out with a knowledgable guide . Seven Apostles were fantastic and vies on Great Ocean road are spectacular. Even managed to see some Koalas in the wild”

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12.Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Max Highlights in One Day

Discover the highlights of Melbourne’s Great Ocean Road in one day with stunning coastal views, iconic landmarks, wild koalas, and expert guides for great value.

★ 4.6

“Tony is amazing! The trip was wonderful. We were lucky with the weather . A bit cold and windy when you go to the 12 Apostles and Islands Archway and Loch but it’s an amazing view. Don’t think too much about it . Buy this…”

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13.Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Rainforest & Morning Tea-Melbourne

Discover the stunning sights of Melbourne's coast on this full-day guided tour of the Great Ocean Road, Twelve Apostles, rainforest, and more, all for $91.53.

★ 5.0

“This was a whole day trip to see the sights along the Ocean Road, culminating in the 12 apostles and gorge. Our guide was funny, and the time went fairly quickly.”

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14.From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Full-Day Sunset Tour

Discover the stunning Great Ocean Road at sunset with this full-day tour from Melbourne, featuring koalas, scenic stops, and expert guides.

★ 4.8

“We loved this quick stop by stop destinations trip. Loved to see as much as possible within allowed time. It started raining but we were able to see the partial sunset at the end. The Twelve Apostles is awe-ing!✝️”

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15.Full-Day Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles Tour

Discover Australia's stunning coast and iconic Twelve Apostles on this full-day guided tour from Melbourne, combining rainforests, wildlife, and breathtaking scenery.

★ 4.5

“I did the tour with my boyfriend for my birthday and it's been the best birthday present ever! The road and the views where breathtaking and we also spotted some wild animals in the wonderful rainforest. Our guide Luke really made the difference: he always…”

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More Great Ocean Road Tours

5.012 Apostles, Great Ocean Road, Loch Ard Gorge & lunch – Melbourne$118.35 4.5Full-Day Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles Sunset Tour from Melbourne$99.70 5.0Private Great Ocean Road Tour (overnight option)$1,219.31 5.0Small-Group Great Ocean Road Classic Day Tour from Melbourne$99.70 4.9Melbourne: Great Ocean Road & Wildlife Tour for Backpackers1 day$91 4.7Melbourne: Great Ocean Road to 12 Apostles via the Coastline$23 5.0Luxury Great Ocean Road Tour Reverse – Max 11 Door to Door Pickup$94.68 4.5Small-Group Great Ocean Road Day Trip from Melbourne$154.64 4.5Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary with 12 Apostles from Melbourne$104.00 4.5From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Eco Tour with Lunch13 hours$116 4.4Great Ocean Road: Reverse Tour Avoid Crowds, More Stops12 - 13 hours$42 4.5Great Ocean Road 12 Apostles kangaroo & koala tour$56.66 5.012 Apostles, Otways & Great Ocean Road Day Tour – 8 person max$157.08 5.0Boutique Great Ocean Road, wildlife and Rainforest Experience$178.59 4.6Melbourne: Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles & Rainforest Tour13 hours$106 4.8Melbourne: 12 Apostles Sunset Tour – Less Crowds1 day$112 4.8Premium Great Ocean Road Reverse Tour 13Pax Max Hotel PickUP$85 4.0Reimagined Great Ocean Road 1-Day Tour from Melbourne$71.01 4.6Melbourne: Great Ocean Road & Rainforest Trip$86 4.8Great Ocean Road Luxury Tour with Pickup Options$77 4.5From Melbourne: Reverse Great Ocean Road Day Trip with Lunch$96 5.0From Melbourne: Small-Group Great Ocean Road Day Trip$164 4.7From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Day Tour11 hours$113 4.9Melbourne: 12 Apostles, Otways & Great Ocean Road Day Tour12 hours$155