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TOUR CODE: WGOR-B
OPERATES: Daily
TOUR DURATION: 13 Hours
MAIN PICKUP LOCATION & TIME: Immigration Museum – 400 Flinders St, corner Market St, Melbourne @ 7:35am.
An Epic Coastal Adventure
Calling all adventurers, nature lovers, and photo enthusiasts — your dream day trip has arrived! Come explore one of the world’s most breathtaking coastlines on our 1-Day Great Ocean Road & Twelve Apostles Tour. This is an unforgettable journey where the scenery is epic, the vibes are high, and the stories are as rich as the landscapes are dramatic. 🌊
Departing from Melbourne, you will travel in comfort aboard a modern, air-conditioned coach. As we cruise over the iconic West Gate Bridge, the city fades behind and the wild beauty of Victoria takes over.
Tour Highlights
- Buckle up for a jaw-dropping coastal road trip along the legendary, National Heritage-listed Great Ocean Road.
- Strike a pose under the Memorial Arch and snap a selfie with the famous Great Ocean Road sign.
- Keep your eyes peeled to spot wild koalas, kangaroos, or colourful native birds. 🐨
- Stroll through the lush, ancient rainforest of Great Otway National Park on a guided walk.
- Gasp at the dramatic cliffside views of the wild Port Campbell National Park.
- Discover Loch Ard Gorge, where golden sands meet towering cliffs.
- Wrap it all up with the ultimate golden-hour glow at the 12 Apostles lookout. ☀️
Your Journey at a Glance
Our first stop is a scenic vantage point with views of the You Yangs, where fresh morning tea and a welcome chorus of native birds set the tone. Keep an eye out for curious emus strutting nearby!
Then, the real show begins. The Great Ocean Road is a dramatic, cliff-hugging coastal wonder. You will snap photos at the famous Memorial Arch, glide past charming seaside towns like Lorne and Wye River, and feel the ocean breeze at every turn.
We pause in Apollo Bay for lunch and local exploring. Wander the quaint streets, breathe in the salty air, and soak up the laid-back Aussie vibe. Next, journey deep into the prehistoric world of Great Otway National Park for a peaceful rainforest walk beneath towering ancient trees.
Finally, experience the grand finale: the world-famous 12 Apostles. Standing tall against the Southern Ocean, these iconic limestone giants are truly awe-inspiring. We then visit Loch Ard Gorge, where turquoise waters, windswept cliffs, and legendary shipwreck tales create a cinematic backdrop to end your day.
What is Included
- All National Park entry fees
- Morning tea and tasty treats
- Opportunities to encounter iconic Aussie wildlife in their natural habitat
- Expert local guide providing stories, fun facts, and insider tips
- Travel aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned coach
- Convenient pick-up and drop-off from select Melbourne city locations
- Multilingual translation app available in 10 languages
What is Excluded
- Meals not listed in the itinerary (with stops at excellent local spots to purchase lunch)
- Hotel transfers before or after the tour
- Personal travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Personal spending money
What to Bring
- 1L refillable water bottle
- Small day bag (5-7kg)
- Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
- All-weather clothing (including a windbreaker)
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Camera to capture every moment
Child Policy
Child fare prices apply for ages 0 to 12 years. Infants aged 0 to 4 are not permitted to travel on adult laps and must be safely restrained within a child protective seat. Infant protective seats are free of charge and must be requested at the time of booking.
Weather Conditions
Please be aware that weather conditions can vary throughout the year in Victoria. While we endeavour to operate our tours as planned, rain or inclement weather may occasionally affect our itinerary. Your experience will still proceed unless you are directly contacted by the tour provider. Please check the average temperatures for your travel dates and pack accordingly.
Important Information
- Passenger Details: We require your details when booking, including date of birth, any allergies, and a contact phone number.
- Medical Conditions: Please advise of any medical conditions at booking. A basic level of fitness is recommended as the tour involves walking on beaches and short trails.
- Fitness Level: Easy to moderate — perfect for beach walks and short scenic strolls.
- Age Restrictions: Child fares apply for ages 0–12. All travellers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult or guardian.
- Mobility: Not suitable for travellers using wheelchairs, walkers, prams, or strollers.
- Baggage: Space on the bus is limited — please bring one small day bag (5–7kg max) and leave suitcases at your accommodation.
- Itinerary Changes: Stops and routes may change due to weather, park conditions, or road closures to ensure the best possible experience.
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Saw every sort of wildlife that i wished for and even the trip to the park is beautiful and interesting because of the facts an information that Kiwi gave us.
Had a Fantabulous time!
Watching the little penguins emerge from the ocean at sunset and make their way across the beach to their burrows was something we’ll remember for a long time. The whole experience is very well organised, with excellent viewing areas and knowledgeable staff helping visitors appreciate the importance of protecting this unique wildlife.
One piece of advice for anyone booking tickets: we chose the VIP Underground Viewing experience, but in hindsight we don’t feel it offered enough extra value over the Premier Viewing tickets. The Premier option provides an excellent view, and we think it offers the best balance of experience and value. If we visited again, we’d happily choose Premier Viewing.
Overall, this was a fantastic wildlife experience and a real highlight of our time in Victoria. It’s a must-do if you’re travelling to Melbourne or the surrounding area.
The tour itself was great, from pick-up, to site visits, to easy drop-off at the end of a long day! We really lucked out with the weather and got to see so many more sights than we would have otherwise if we'd gone alone. There was a lot of ground to cover, with the "Twelve" Apostles being the clear highlight of the tour. We did great on time and even managed a few bonus stops which included a Koala sighting and a whole group of Kangaroos!
The star of the show was honestly our guide, Ilkay. I have no idea how he maintained such great energy throughout what must have been an incredibly long day for him (bearing in mind he was driving AND guiding, and we were his first pick-ups at 7am, and last drop-offs around 8pm). His explanations were brilliant, both in content and delivery, and his enthusiasm really kept our group engaged. Couldn't have asked for a better guide!
The natural scenery was beautiful, and seeing koalas and penguins up close was an unforgettable experience. I’d never seen them that close before.
Great day..
Our guide, Kiwi, is very knowledgeable about history, nature and how to assure that his guests are getting the most out of the trip.
The coffee was served as committed. It's a DIY coffee where they keep hot water, coffee, sugar, milk etc and make your own. Alongwith Tim Tams. The sandwich for lunch was tasty and filling. I opted for veg and the veggies inside it were so fresh n crunchy. I didn't feel hungry till evening. I saw the veg sandwich bigger than the non veg ;)
Special credits to our tour guide Joel. He did a fab job telling us about the points, history of the places. Sweet person to spend the day with. He made all the tourists comfortable, co and waited patiently incase we were late.
Joel- Thanks and love from India.
The had been the perfect guide shared interesting stories and information in an entertaining way. Thanks for a wonderful day!
Philip island visit Terrible guide with poor voice projection and information ability.In spite of telling him a few times we couldn’t hear, he continued with low voice projection and stated mic was not good. The itinerary was not very good for the money spent. Thanks goodness we upgraded our tickets to premium, we were at least able to watch several penguins waddle around out of the water. Nobbies was without any fur seals and very crowded on boardwalks. I won’t recommend this tour to anyone, Autopia guide / driver wasn’t good, late for pick up, poor information and insufficient instructions.
HIRE A CAR AND DRIVER Simply put: I would hire a car and driver rather than take this tour. The advertisement was a bit deceptive. The bus (coach) was not small - it was 41 passengers. The seats were small and uncomfortable for that long a journey. The PA system in the bus did not work well. The driver often just spoke without the PA — resulting in only the first 3 rows of people actually hearing him. The supposed "knowledgable guide" at the Nature Preserve was only the driver with no real knowledge. And, it really was not a nature preserve — it was a Koala pen with 5 captive Koala’s. However, the penguins were really great. Paying for the Penguins Plus ticket was the only action for which real value was received. Again; hire a car and driver or spend the night near the island — the bus is a painful way to spend a day.
My highlight was definitely Nobbies Lookout and of course the penguins.
UNSAFE & Misleading Conduct : Received less than 50% of the Tour for 165 AUD – think twice before booking AUTOPIA TOURS! UNSAFE & Misleading Conduct : Received less than 50% of the Tour for 165 AUD – think twice before booking AUTOPIA TOURS!My experience on the Reverse Great Ocean Road Tour (Booking: 122799) was a catastrophic failure of service, hygiene, and basic safety. This tour is NOT worth the premium price of AUD $165.
MAJOR FAILURES:
• CORE PROMISE BROKEN: The driver was over an hour late, ensuring we arrived at the 12 Apostles with massive crowds, completely nullifying the 'Reverse Tour' promise.
• ITINERARY OMITTED: We only stopped at 2 out of 5 major promised sites. The driver intentionally skipped 60% of the itinerary, including the guaranteed rainforest walk.
• HYGIENE : The 'picnic lunch' was served standing up next to the bus from a cooler box. Furthermore, the restrooms at the morning tea stop were in a shockingly unsanitary state, forcing me to avoid using them for hours.
• SUBSTANDARD SERVICE: The vehicle was dirty and loud (not 'modern and comfortable'). Onboard Wi-Fi and USB charging were unavailable. The same individual served as both the driver and the guide. He provided commentary while actively driving on long, winding roads. This was extremely stressful for passengers as his focus was repeatedly diverted from the road, creating a serious safety risk throughout the tour. Moreover, the 'guided tour' existed only inside the bus; when we stopped at sites, the driver/guide never joined the group to provide explanations.There were no promised "Guided walks", no rain forest walk, nothing. We stopped for only 15 minutes for restroom in the forest!
This company failed to provide the service they advertised and showed a profound disregard for customer welfare!

















































