Duration:
12m
Discover the famous Great Ocean Road on a day long journey winding along coastal roads, viewing wildlife and eating fabulous food. Avoid the crowds with our unique itinerary and have lunch perched up at Chris’s Restaurant at Beacon Point.
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An Exclusive Journey Along the Great Ocean Road
Embark on a premium, personalised day tour along one of the world’s most spectacular coastal drives. Your private journey begins with a convenient pickup from your Melbourne city hotel, crossing the Westgate Bridge and passing through Geelong before reaching the official start of the Great Ocean Road in Torquay. 🌊
Unforgettable Wildlife and Coastal Wonders
This curated itinerary is designed to showcase the very best of Victoria’s natural beauty and native wildlife:
- Anglesea Golf Club: Spot wild Eastern Grey kangaroos grazing in their natural habitat.
- Lorne: Pause for a delightful morning tea while taking in the sweeping views of the Southern Ocean.
- Kennett River: Walk among the eucalyptus trees to spot wild koalas and colourful native birds. 🐨
Gourmet Dining and Ancient Rainforests
Travel inland and coastal to experience the rich heritage and flavours of the region:
- Apollo Bay: Indulge in a delicious, fully included two-course lunch featuring exceptional local gourmet produce. 🍽️
- Otway Ranges: Take a guided walk through an ancient, cool temperate rainforest gully dating back millions of years to the era of the dinosaurs.
The Majestic Shipwreck Coast
Discover the dramatic history and geological wonders that define this iconic coastline:
- The Twelve Apostles: Stand in awe of these magnificent limestone stacks and capture incredible photographs.
- Loch Ard Gorge: Relive Australia’s most famous 19th-century shipwreck. Hear the gripping tale of survival and examine genuine historical artifacts from our onboard treasure chest.
Tour Details and Inclusions
Enjoy the ultimate comfort and flexibility of a private group charter, returning through the vast volcanic plains to Melbourne by 19:00.
- Departure: 07:30 from your Melbourne city hotel
- Return: Approximately 19:00
- Inclusions: Private group travel and a premium two-course lunch
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arnoldgreg
07 Oct 2018
Glen picked us up at our hotel and we were lucky enough to be the only couple booked that day so got a private tour! Unfortunately there was torrential rain and fog on day one, which disrupted our views, however Glen still managed to time our stops/adjust around the weather to make it an enjoyable day nonetheless. We tried to have a sense of humour about it and he even took us to a craft beer tasting as an alternative activity.
Spectacular dinner at Chris' and simple but decent cottage accommodation.
Did our rain forest walk in the morning and Day 2 was much better weather Glen made sure we had lots of time wherever we wanted to spend it; and we had spectacular views of the 12 apostles and coastline.
We highly recommend this tour to those looking for a more personal experience and a relaxed pace. Glen was an extremely knowledgeable and easy-going guide, and a very safe driver. (Someone in another review mentioned long silences but we appreciated having some quiet time vs having someone talking non-stop for 8-9 hours. ) The choices for meal stops were excellent and the mini-van was comfortable for the long days in the car. Thanks again for a great experience!
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KateJohn
26 Mar 2017
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margaretmT7860YD
11 Feb 2017
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nancymK3427UI
04 Jan 2017
Pros: Hotel pickup; great communication; reasonable pricing; well planned itinerary; some hidden, special treats; wildlife, amazing views, fantastic dinner; lovely rest stops; small group; personal guide who is respectful and caring.
Cons: Uncomfortable van seats; long periods of silence (To explain further, I'm loquacious and I like tidbits of information as part of my tours. Glen, our guide is reserved, he offered interesting info at stops, but seldom spoke unless a specific question was asked, and no music or background noise to break the silence, this made day one very long and somewhat boring) We rode back with Eddie who was much more jovial and talkative, a better fit for our personalities; terrible accommodation selection - yes, great views but tired, old, dusty and unkept).
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shai22
18 Dec 2016
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Viv
12 Nov 2016
In late March, 2013, my wife and I had the pleasure of a 1/2 day Melbourne Tour and then followed up with a 1 day tour of the Great Ocean Road with Jeremy. What a treat and what a neat man!! We saw many of the sights of Melbourne on the 1/2 day tour and were able to decide where we wanted to return on the following day. A day later, Jeremy picked us up at our hotel for the Great Ocean Road Tour and we had a ball. He took us to places that we would never have found on our own. I had 5 Crimson Rosetta birds land on me for photo ops at one stop and we had a fabulous lunch in Apollo Bay at the Bay Leaf Cafe. Again there were experiences that we could never have imagined on our own. Jeremy is funny, extremely knowledgeable and full of anecdotes about the area specifically and Australia in general and, in short he was the perfect guide. Can't say enough about him, the tours and the sights. Score this event 11 out of 10.
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Gerry
10 Dec 2013














