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Great Ocean Road Rainforest Day Tour from Melbourne

(4 Reviews)
  • Departs from Melbourne
  • 13 hours

 

Highlights

  • Drive the full length of the iconic Great Ocean Road with expert commentary
  • Discover the dramatic coastline at the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge
  • Take a guided rainforest walk in the lush Otway National Park

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What to expect

Set off early from Melbourne and cross the Westgate Bridge to begin your full-day Great Ocean Road adventure. Stretch your legs at a surf beach near Anglesea before stopping at the Memorial Arch, a tribute to WWI soldiers.

Cruise along the scenic coastal road, enjoying spectacular views of cliffs and beaches, with a chance to spot wild koalas. After a lunch stop in Apollo Bay (own expense), journey inland to the Otway Rainforest for a peaceful guided walk among towering eucalyptus trees.

The highlight of the tour awaits on the Shipwreck Coast, where you’ll explore the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge, learning the dramatic stories behind these famous landmarks. End your day with a relaxing drive back to Melbourne.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

★★★★★

R
Renae

10 April 2025

I really enjoyed our tour of the Great Ocean Road our tour guide Jacob was very knowledgeable and made the day enjoyable.

★★★★★

G
Gabrielė

2 August 2025

Beautiful views and a friendly atmosphere:) You would be very lucky to have Craig as your guide – he is not only very intelligent and knowledgeable, but also has a great personality and an incredible sense of humour. What an inspiring human being! A slightly shorter breaks and a longer stop at the end would be a plus, but otherwise it’s definitely worth taking this tour

What you need to know

Included in your tour

  • Guided rainforest walk
  • National Park fees
  • Koala spotting in the wild
  • Bus transportation with onboard WiFi
  • Hosted by a local, friendly tour guide
  • Live guide commentary in English (translation app available for download in Cantonese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, and Spanish)

Extra

  • Food and beverages.

Time and Departure Location

Return hotel transfers are included from selected Melbourne locations. Please check availability to see pick-up and drop-off points and times.

Check availability to see starting times.

Important information

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Cameras
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Alcohol and drugs

What To Bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Windbreaker
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Cash
  • Daypack

Cancellation Policy

  • A full refund will be offered for customer-requested cancellations made up to 10 days prior to travel. Cancellations made within 9 days of travel will incur a 100% cancellation fee, including no-shows. 
  • Should supplier be required to cancel or the operation of the tour for any reason, including on the rare occasions due to inclement weather, an alternative date or itinerary will be offered to the passenger. If the alternative date or itinerary cannot be arranged or agreed upon, a full refund will be authorised. If the passenger accepts the alternative date or itinerary, no refunds will be issued.
  • Please note that credit card processing fees paid at the time of booking are non-refundable.
  • Tour itinerary may be subject to change without notice due to weather conditions or operational requirements.
  • Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
  • Mobile Vouchers are accepted! – Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
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Rob

Group Traveller

Great trip and Craig was an excellent tour guide. My only complaint was that certain spots like the 12 Apostles towards the end could have had more time to explore other hikes without being rushed, and perhaps cut the coffee/chocolate stop shorter. Otherwise I highly recommend taking this tour, reminded me of my times in the south coast of Portugal.

July 29, 2025

Alessandro

Family Traveller

The guide was so nice and welcoming! Also, I loved her explanations of all the sights. Highly recommended.

July 17, 2025

Bozena

Family Traveller

The tour was excellent , Jordan was a great guide. Very friendly and knowledgeable. The only negative was the weather 🙁

May 28, 2025

Gladys

Family Traveller

The trip was fun and memorable. Our tour guide Steve was friendly and very enthusiastic so you won’t feel bored nor sleepy throughout the trip. We also felt safe with his driving. The views were amazing and stunning. We really enjoyed and it was worth it. Highly recommended

May 22, 2025