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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

“My experience is fantastic. Chris H. Is a very good tour guide who explained everything place we been to and a excellent driver that bring us back on time. He did the tour in reverse order to avoid the crowd which is good.”

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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

“I had an all-round really lovely trip today. Our guide and driver, Warren, was a great guy and clearly very knowledgeable. He went above and beyond to make the day special and fun—he even went out of his way to try and make sure that…”

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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

“Despite the weather turning worse, from fine light rain to torrential, the road being closed when we reached the Wye river, our guide Chris managed to keep us on track. We saw everything we expected and the flooding which we didn't, plus a wild Koala…”

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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

“The trip was really good with fantastic views of both the ocean and the beautiful landscape. Our guide Monique was also knowledgeable and explained many interesting facts.”

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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

“William was a very pleasent guide. Knowledgeable and very friendly and always smiling. The tour has many stops with enough time on each stop. Overall a very pleasent day for a very reasonable price.”

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6.Melbourne: Great Ocean Road ExtendedTop Stops&London Bridge

Discover Melbourne’s iconic coastal sights on this 12-hour Great Ocean Road tour, including the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and London Bridge, with expert guides and stunning views.

★ 4.5

“Yesterday (01-Jan) , I went on a Great Ocean Road day trip and it was a very enjoyable experience. Vance was our driver and guide and he managed the entire day really well. It was a 57 seater coach with around 50 people from mixed…”

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7.From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Boutique Tour in Reverse

Experience the Great Ocean Road in reverse with a small-group tour from Melbourne. Beat the crowds, see wildlife, and enjoy private, eco-friendly scenery for $91.

★ 4.8

“Whilst it is a very long day our guide James kept us informed and entertained all day. Excellent driving and excellent playlist music! We thoroughly enjoyed James’s company and would highly recommend this trip.”

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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

“It was a stunning 243 km drive with scenic coastal views, dramatic cliffs, beautiful beaches, rainforests and iconic landmarks like the “Twelve Apostles” limestones stacks, where we ended during stunning view of the sunset. During our Read more”

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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

“Very long day, but so worth it! Steve was our driver and guide. Very funny and knowledgeable. Went to Loch and George, the 12 apostles, Razorback and Island Archway at FT. Campbell National Park, then to lunch in Apollo Bay. Next was MelbRead more”

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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

“You will see lots of countrywide as well as stunning sea views. The small seaside town stops and the inland stops are both fun and interesting. The locals are very welcoming as well. In the end the long day didn't seem that long!”

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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

“Angel/Sophia was amazing.She made our trip very memorable and her knowledge about the places was awesome. Me,my husband and daughter had a great time with other friendly travellers in the coach.Three cheers to our Angel Sophia for making this trip so magical with her melodious…”

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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 love that this experience had so much to offer. We saw and learned so much about Melbourne and the surrounding areas. The great ocean road is a must and our guide Elliot was incredible. He was very knowledgable and a great driver!”

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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