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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

“Well designed tour and expertly executed by tour guide Thomas. Not only was he a font of local knowledge, he handled the windy and sometimes narrow roads like a total champ. Thomas is a credit to the company, we had a great day and would…”

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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

“Spectacular day out and about seeing the stunning coastline and views. Success with koalas in the trees as well! Loved the jungle forest stop. Tony was a fantastic guide, providing timelines and setting good expectations.”

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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

“James was amazing. He made sure that our trip was comfortable and unique. Incredible sights, and we got to see koalas and kangaroos in their natural habitats. James was informative and funny. He kept us updated and the time flew by.”

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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

“Michael is an amazing guide! Full of energy and knowledge. He took us through all the scenic spots - twelve apostles is stunning!! Michael also took us tracked down the koala and kangaroos!!! YAY!! I would give this trip a 10! Amazing trip, definitely worth…”

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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

“We had a fantastic day on this tour! Everything was very well organized and the itinerary was beautiful, with stunning coastal views and great photo stops. A special mention for our guide Yang, who was absolutely excellent 👍 He was friendly, knowledgeable, funny, and made…”

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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

“Had such an enjoyable day on the Great Ocean Road Tour in Reverse with Steve! He was very amusing and shared lots of interesting historical anecdotes about the Apostles, and the Great Ocean Road. He went out of his way to find us koalas and…”

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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, our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. The trip had to be slightly adjusted due to weather, but it did not detract from the day. We saw some amazing sights, had the right amount of time at each venue and all very well organised. Highly…”

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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

“Our day trip on the Great Ocean Road was amazing. We were a small group of 15 people and our guide, Jono, was excellent. It was a long day filled with many different activities and we had enough time at each stop and never felt…”

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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 this tour solo and absolutely loved it! Its an early pick up but the day is paced well and felt so enjoyable and quite relaxing. Even in slightly cloudy weather, the views were spectacular and we got to see so many koalas and…”

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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