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Great Ocean Road Reverse Tour 12 Apostles and More

By Melbourne Tours & Day Trips
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$182 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

The Great Ocean Road Reverse Tour from Melbourne offers a full day of adventure along one of the world's most scenic coastal drives. Departing early to witness the stunning 12 Apostles at sunrise, you'll explore the dramatic landscapes and rich history, including Loch Ard Gorge and its shipwreck tales. Experience the lush Great Otway National Park and the charm of Apollo Bay, all while being guided by a local expert. This tour ensures a memorable journey with minimal crowds and breathtaking views.

  • Full-day reverse tour of the Great Ocean Road with early stop at the 12 Apostles
  • Visit iconic sites like Loch Ard Gorge, London Arch, and the Grotto
  • Enjoy a guided rainforest walk in Great Otway National Park
  • hotel pickup FOR EXTRA in Melbourne CBD and FREE national park entry fees

Activity location

  • Twelve Apostles
    • Victoria, Victoria, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 56 Spencer St
    • 56 Spencer Street
    • 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

NO hotel pickup

  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 7:00 AM
Price details
NZ$181.91 x 1 AdultNZ$181.91
Total
Price is NZ$181.91
Until Sat, 2 May

Including hotel pickup

  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Including Hotel pickup in CBD: Including Hotel pickup inside Melbourne CBD

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:00 AM
Price details
NZ$242.95 x 1 AdultNZ$242.95
Total
Price is NZ$242.95
Until Sat, 2 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All entry fees included
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Parking Fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Coffee and/or Tea

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • ** For Infants /child under 7 we recommend private tour

Activity itinerary

Twelve Apostles

  • 1h
The highlight of the tour! On the reverse route, you arrive at the 12 Apostles early in the morning — before the crowds — and experience the iconic limestone stacks bathed in soft golden light. Your guide will share the fascinating geology and history of these ancient formations as you walk the clifftop boardwalk. Marvel at the dramatic Southern Ocean crashing against the base of the stacks, and take stunning photos with minimal crowds. There are currently 8 remaining stacks, each up to 45 metres tall, rising from the sea in one of Australia's most photographed landscapes.

Loch Ard Gorge

  • 45m
Named after the iron clipper that wrecked here in 1878, this stunning gorge features towering sandstone cliffs framing a sheltered beach. Your guide will share the dramatic storey of the two survivors. Walk down to the gorge floor, explore the sea cave, and photograph the iconic arch and blowholes. One of the most picturesque spots on the entire Great Ocean Road.

Gibsons Steps

  • 30m
Descend a carved staircase cut into the cliff face to reach the beach at the base of the towering limestone stacks. Standing at sea level, you can truly appreciate the enormous scale of the 12 Apostles. This is a breathtaking perspective that you simply cannot get from the clifftop. Feel the power of the Southern Ocean waves and walk along the pristine sand between the ancient rock formations.

Great Ocean Road

  • 8h
Stretching 243km along Victoria's coastline, the Great Ocean Road is one of the world's most spectacular coastal drives. Built by returned soldiers after WWI as a memorial, it winds through rainforest, past dramatic cliffs and pristine surf beaches. Stop at the iconic memorial arch at Lorne, watch for wild koalas at Kennett River, enjoy the charming village of Apollo Bay, and take in breathtaking panoramas at every turn. The reverse route means you enjoy the iconic coastal scenery heading east in the afternoon light.

Location

Activity location

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    Twelve Apostles
    • Victoria, Victoria, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    56 Spencer St
    • 56 Spencer Street
    • 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    131 Bourke St
    • 131 Bourke Street
    • 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    377 Lonsdale St
    • 377 Lonsdale Street
    • 3004, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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