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Our earlier start avoids any possible crowds, ensures a relaxed day ahead and sees us arrive at the beautiful Surf Coast in the tranquility and photographic heaven of the early morning light.
You are welcome to bring something on board to enjoy as we venture down to the coast, however a barista made coffee/tea or hot chocolate of your choice (included) awaits us as our day starts at Anglesea on the Great Ocean Road.
Our adventure travels East to West, unfolding the story of the road as it evolved in history and traces directly aside the oceans edge, providing the most dramatic aspect of the regions stunning scenery – building the anticipation to the crescendo that is the Shipwreck Coast and the 12 Apostles.
Along the way, we don’t follow a ‘set’ itinerary. Our truly boutique group size allows us to select the best locations and make impromptu stops to take full advantage of whatever nature offers us on each day.
Enjoying stunning coastal vistas, seaside towns, walking along beaches and of course a range of wildlife spotting are all part of our day along the Great Ocean Road.
But it’s not just the coast. After lunch, we head deep into the Otways’ rainforest to take you back to a land that time forgot on our immersive, fully guided rainforest interpretative experience. Our story will amaze and surprise you…..
And of course, the 12 Apostles – but it is so much more than that. Known as the Shipwreck Coast for good reason, we spend most of the afternoon here; including exploring Loch Ard Gorge where you can absorb the tales of one of the most dramatic and treacherous coastlines on earth as you descend the beach to touch the Southern Ocean.
What better way to round out your day before you relax on the homeward journey…
It’s a big day along the Great Ocean Road – around 550km (340mi) in fact – so your comfort and relaxation is a priority! Our all-inclusive experience ensures you travel worry-free and in comfort all the way. Lunch – freshly caught, local fish and chips prepared to order at the wharf (weather permitting, Vegetarian options available) and refreshments are included as you travel in our unique, custom built Mercedes vehicles, custom designed and built to offer unprecedented comfort and unmatched interior space.
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Note: We pick up from outside the Rendezvous Hotel 328 Flinders St at 6:45am. Drop off is direct to your hotel.
Special requests:
Please advise us of any special dietary requirements or mobility restrictions so that we can make your experience as comfortable as possible.
Meals:
Our experiences are designed to be all inclusive so you have nothing to worry about but to enjoy the day – our Great Ocean Road adventures include a morning barista coffee, lunch and refreshments.
Children:
Infants (aged four and under) are required to travel in a custom fitted child restraint at all times whilst in the vehicle which we provide (complimentary). Unfortunately due to our seat design, infants under 6 months old cannot travel on our tours. Small children (5-7 years old) are required to be fitted in a booster seat, also provided complimentary. There is plenty of room for fold up strollers if you wish to bring them along.
Please advise us of your child’s age so we can prepare the appropriate seating.
Cancellations:
If guests are not present at the commencement of the confirmed time, we will attempt to contact via phone and email. We will allow five minutes response time however if no response is received, we will assume a ‘no-show’ and 100% of the tour fee will be charged as we must move on out of courtesy to our other guests.
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Would highly recommend this tour
Very knowledgeable tour guide and good demeanour ..
Great tour, highly recommend, full llobg day. Payl arranged to pick us up from on hotel.
Paul also gave us options throughout the day for extra stops which made it feel more personalised and not just the stock standard tour - definitely felt like he cared about us having a great experience, not just getting to each location.
The locations visited were visually stunning and worth dedicating a day to.
Guide was very helpful
full day of activities
The Great Ocean Road Experience provides some of the most spectacular scenery and great opportunities to spot Australian wildlife in their natural habitat.
Brendan’s commentary and music makes the trip a fun and memorable experience for all.
It’s a must if you are visiting this part of the world.
And the highlight penguin parade was worth the drive. Beautiful new facility built. Nice to just have a coffee in there first. Then watching the penguins against the beautiful southern coast. Once in a life time.
P.S. it gets cold. Bring the ride clothing.
Picked up, on time, in an executive style minibus. Only takes 11 passengers so very small group which made for a much better trip.
Visited Philip Island Wildlife park where we spent a couple of hours seeing, and feeding, kangaroos, wallabies, wombats and a variety if other native animals and birds. Despite the rain we gad a lively time there.
The highlight of the trip was the penguin parade which was amazing as about a thousand blue penguins emerge from the sea and waddle their way back to their burrows. On our way back to the main building you got even closer to the penguins as theh continued their journey alongside the walkway only about 6 feet from us.
The whole experience was made so much mire enjoyable by Paul, our guide.
Paul went out of his way to help a young couple who had booked with a rival company, when he didn't really need to.
He gave a running commentary about Melbourne history and the wildlife we encountered. Also making detours to show us places of interest. Paul has a great sense of humour and maintained this despite having one demanding client.
Great value for money and very enjoyable day
Ric and Lina
We loved the tour so much that we immediately booked for the Philip Island tour on the following day. Would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Melbourne and we'll be sure to check out Paul's other tours on our next trip.
Was also very flexible with requests and always trying to point out the wildlife
Would recommend 10/10
We also thank him for introducing Vegemite ice cream to my 12 year old son, of which he enjoyed a lot. ????
We hope to have a tour again with Paul. He is so warm that we already miss him. ????
- Ogy & Family (26 June 2022)
Each traveler on the Great Ocean Road tour is made to feel like an honored guest. From morning tea at a secluded beach, to a guided walk through a rain forest to the grand finale at the Apostles, Paul saw to it that everything was done in a first class manner. We had sufficient time at each stop to take in the sights and marvel at the beauty of the scenery. We even saw koalas in the trees by the Kennet River
The small group setting in a clean and comfortable Mercedes made the time fly by. We could not have been more pleased with our selection of Escape Discovery Adventures!





























































