Join us for the best 2 day Great Ocean Road tour. Avoiding the crowd and getting an opportunity to experience what is not usually available in other tours, we will visit little-known but extremely important destinations together and enjoy the stunning scenery! Watch as the sun sets over the coastal cliffs like 12 Apostles, delve into an extinct volcano that is a home for some Australian animals, walk among the highest trees in the world and explore Australian Indigenous animal life. Stay at a boutique brewery guesthouse and involve yourself in the Surf Coast lifestyle renowned for its pristine beaches. The 2 day trip is packed with memories and beautiful views that you will never forget!
Highlights
- Enjoy the Great Ocean Road and avoid tourist crowds
- Sunset brilliance at the famous 12 Apostles
- Hidden gems on the Great Ocean Road which are not part of regular tours
- Visit an extinct volcano filled with Australian animals
- Gunditjmara Aboriginal Cultural Walk
- Boutique Guesthouse stay (shared facilities) with local brew-tasting
- Beach-level view of Gibson Steps limestone formations
- Otways Redwoods and Surf Coast beaches whale watching (May-Sep)
Tour Details
- Tour Code: GOR2-B, GOR2-S, GOR2-P
- Departure: Sundays (selected dates)
- Duration: 2 Days, 1 Night
- Itinerary:
- Depart: 7:35 AM
- Return: 7:00 PM
- Overnight accommodation in a
- guesthouse (shared bathroom facilities)
- Aboriginal cultural experience
- Guided bushwalks (approx. 5km total)
- Guaranteed wildlife encounters in their natural habitat
Tour Reviews
What you can actually see
Full Itinerary
Day 1 – Melbourne to Port Campbell
Our journey will start with a drive through western Victoria’s ancient lava fields before reaching Warrnambool, a nice seaside town. Visiting Tower Hill, which is Australia’s most recent dormant volcano teeming with creatures, would be a great start and an unforgettable experience. There, you’ll have a guided tour by Worn Gundidj, which will introduce various details about Aboriginal heritage and ways of life and give you chances to meet some iconic animals closely. On our way back to Adelaide, going via The Australian Shipwreck Coast, including such highlights as the Bay of Islands, The Grotto, London Bridge, etc, we will reach our next destination – Port Campbell! After dinner in the Sow & Piglets Brewery, you may take some locally produced beer and go on our last stop for the first day – an amazing sunset on the 12 Apostles!
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Sow & Piglets Guest House (shared facilities)
Driving Distance: 380km
Hike Distance: 2km
Day 2 – Port Campbell to Melbourne
This second day starts by going down to the famous beach of Loch Ard Gorge before the arrival of tourists, which offers us an unusual opportunity to look at this famous site from another perspective. We then walk along part of the Great Ocean Walk and go down to Gibson Steps, which are on the beach level, right before we can enter Otway Rainforest. Finally, you will be amazed by the high Redwoods of Otways. Onwards, we continue our journey on the coastal road that stretches through Apollo Bay, Lorne, etc., giving us a chance to experience Australian beach life. And one more thing is that we can have a treat from Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice-Creamery as well as see one of Australia’s most famous surf beaches during our road trip. We reach Melbourne at about 7:00 pm.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: N/A
Driving Distance: 300km
Hike Distance: 3km
Additional information
Inclusions
- 2-day / 1-night guided tour from Melbourne and back.
- 1 Night sharing bathroom facilities (Port Campbell)
- Meals: 1 breakfast, 1 dinner
- Aboriginal cultural experience
- National Park park passes
- Guided walks (~5km total)
- Australian wildlife encounters are guaranteed in their natural habitat
- Air-conditioned mini-coach travel
- Detailed local commentary
- Selected Melbourne city drop-off/pick-up points
Pickup times and locations
Please arrive 5-10 mins prior to your nominated pickup time so as not to delay or miss your tour.
- 6:55 – Space Hotel, 380 Russell St, Melbourne
- 7:00 – Ibis on Therry, 15-21 Therry St, Melbourne
- 7:05 – Pegasus Apartments Hotel – 206 A’Beckett St, Melbourne
- 7:10 – Athenaeum Theatre, 188 Collin St, Melbourne
- 7:15 – Windsor Hotel – 111 Spring St, Melbourne (Hotel Guests Only)
- 7:25 – The Savoy Hotel – 630 Little Collins St, Melbourne
- 7:35 – Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St cnr Market St, Melbourne
If you are still looking for your desired pickup location, please contact our office for a comprehensive list of sites.
It is highly advisable to arrive at your pickup location at least 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Please remain calm and patient if your bus runs a few minutes behind schedule. If your bus has not arrived within 10 minutes of the scheduled departure time, kindly contact our office at 03 9393 1300.
Discover the private tour groups! Reach out to our incredible charters team at [email protected] to unlock unforgettable adventures.
Pricing Options
Tour With Hostel Dorm accommodation: $ 495 AUD per person
Age Restrictions: 18+
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS
12 Apostles helicopter flight: $ 165 AUD
Organise your private group to explore these famous sights of Victoria. Contact our charters team at [email protected] to create your customised tour or follow our itinerary.
Private room upgrades?
Private Double, Twin or Single ensuite room upgrades can be purchased through our lead business partner, Autopia Tours. Subject to availability at the time of booking.
Need to bring
- Water Bottle - 2L
- Hiking shoes (recommended)
- Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses
- Prescribed medications
- Camera
- All-weather clothing
- A sense of adventure!
Important Notes
- This tour will only depart if we have 8 passengers or more. We will wait until one week before departure to cancel if minimum numbers aren’t met.
- The itinerary may be subject to change due to cultural reasons, seasonal weather changes, operational logistics and accessibility.
- Please email our Reservations Team ([email protected]) at least 48 hours prior to departure to confirm pick-up location and time.
- Travel Insurance is highly recommended.
- Remember to double-check your exciting tour plans with the tour operator! Just ring them at 03 9393 1300 within seven days of your departure.
- Before you embark on your adventure, let the tour perform the operator's pre-existing medical conditions.
