Soak up the sights of Australia's most scenic drive on a Great Ocean Road day trip from Melbourne. Follow the winding coastal road from Torquay to Port Campbell, stopping off for lunch in Apollo Bay. Bring your camera to photograph the wild coastal scenery and pristine beaches bordering the Great Ocean Road, and see the rugged splendour of the Twelve Apostles. Hear the tragic story of Loch Ard Gorge and other poignant sites on the Shipwreck Coast, and listen to the insightful commentary provided by your experienced driver guide on this relaxing Great Ocean Road day trip by comfortable air-conditioned coach.
Highlights
- Great Ocean Road day tour by coach
- Photograph the scenery on the drive from Melbourne to Geelong and along Victoria’s rugged coast
- The option to include lunch at the Apollo Bay Hotel with magnificent ocean views
- Hear tragic tales at Loch Ard Gorge on the Shipwreck Coast
- Visit the Twelve Apostles and the seaside town of Port Campbell
- Listen to a commentary provided by your friendly, expert tour guide
- Don’t miss one of the world's great coastal road trips!
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Great Ocean Road Day Trip Adventure from Melbourne
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The 12 ApostlesThe 12 ApostlesPhoto by: Anonymous08 2012 -
Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean ...Twelve Apostles: a shot I took from the helicopter...Melbourne is breathtaking!Photo by: Maria Suzette CPhilippines, 06 2010 -
Great Ocean RoadLandscapePhoto by: Nicola BAustralia, 03 2009 -
Twelve ApostlesTwelve Apostles rock formations along the coastPhoto by: MIRAN SSlovenia, 11 2008 -
Cutie KoalaAt the Koala conservation park.Photo by: Mikimoo01 2013 -
Somewhere just before Apollo ...View from the coach just before we reached Apollo Bay.Photo by: Mikimoo01 2013 -
P1010305A full day.Photo by: BUDUSA, 04 2012 -
London BridgeYep. That's me.Photo by: FaizalNM04 2012 -
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Great Ocean Road. 12 ApostolesGreat Ocean Road. 12 ApostolesPhoto by: Evgeny P05 2011 -
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Useful Information
Great Ocean Road
Your Great Ocean Road tour begins with panoramic views as you leave Melbourne and cross the West Gate Bridge. You’re soon on the coast, passing world-famous Bells Beach, host of the World Surfing Championships.
Relax on the drive as the winding Great Ocean Road hugs the coast, running beside a string of surf beaches to reach the seaside holiday resort of Apollo Bay. Choose the lunch option to enjoy a meal at the Apollo Bay Hotel, known for its country-style warm hospitality, local seafood menu and fabulous ocean views.
After lunch, continue your journey along the legendary Great Ocean Road to the limestone rock formations known as the Twelve Apostles. Once joined to the coast, see how the rocks have been eroded over millions of years into the craggy pillars you see today. Go for a stroll along the cliff top or follow winding beach trails at this beautiful wild and windy spot.
At Loch Ard Gorge, hear how this dramatic landscape has a tragic side, as you listen to the tale of the British ship Loch Ard that ran aground near Muttonbird Island in 1878. The two sole survivors came ashore at sheltered Loch Ard Gorge, where you can read the plaques describing why this stretch of shoreline is known as the Shipwreck Coast.
Your last stop on the Great Ocean Road is the seaside village of Port Campbell, sheltered by the surrounding cliffs and Norfolk pines. Browse the boutiques and galleries, or stop for afternoon tea (own expense) at one of the town's many cafes.
Relax on the return trip to Melbourne, returning to the city at around 7:30pm.
Relax on the drive as the winding Great Ocean Road hugs the coast, running beside a string of surf beaches to reach the seaside holiday resort of Apollo Bay. Choose the lunch option to enjoy a meal at the Apollo Bay Hotel, known for its country-style warm hospitality, local seafood menu and fabulous ocean views.
After lunch, continue your journey along the legendary Great Ocean Road to the limestone rock formations known as the Twelve Apostles. Once joined to the coast, see how the rocks have been eroded over millions of years into the craggy pillars you see today. Go for a stroll along the cliff top or follow winding beach trails at this beautiful wild and windy spot.
At Loch Ard Gorge, hear how this dramatic landscape has a tragic side, as you listen to the tale of the British ship Loch Ard that ran aground near Muttonbird Island in 1878. The two sole survivors came ashore at sheltered Loch Ard Gorge, where you can read the plaques describing why this stretch of shoreline is known as the Shipwreck Coast.
Your last stop on the Great Ocean Road is the seaside village of Port Campbell, sheltered by the surrounding cliffs and Norfolk pines. Browse the boutiques and galleries, or stop for afternoon tea (own expense) at one of the town's many cafes.
Relax on the return trip to Melbourne, returning to the city at around 7:30pm.
Itinerary
Hotel Pickups
- 7:25am Adina Grand Apartments
- 7:10am Atlantis Hotel
- 6:50am Bayview Eden
- 6:50am Bayview on the Park
- 7:00am Charsfeild Hotel
- 7:45am Citigate Flinders St
- 7:15am Clarian Gateway Suites
- 7:10am Comfort Inn (Dudley St)
- 6:45am Cosmopolitan
- 7:20am Crowne Metropol
- 7:25am Crowne Plaza
- 7:15am Crowne Promenade
- 7:20am Crowne Towers
- 7:10am Discovery Hotel
- 7:05am Downtowner on Lygon
- 7:25am Eastern Townhouse
- 6:40am Easy Stay
- 7:15am Hilton on the Park
- 7:25am Hilton Southwarf
- 7:20am Holiday Inn
- 6:50am Hotel Como
- 7:25am Hotel Sofia
- 7:25am Ibis Styles Kingsgate
- 7:30am Ibis Therry St
- 7:15am Intercontinental (Flinders lane)
- 7:25am Kings St Backpackers
- 7:15am Langham Hotel
- 7:20am Magnolia Court
- 7:15am Mantra on Jolimont
- 7:35am Mantra on Russell
- 7:30am Mantra on the Park
- 7:30am Marriott Hotel
- 7:30am Mercure Grand Swanston
- 7:15am Mercure Spring St
- 7:10am Miami Motor Inn
- 7:05am Novotel Collins
- 6:40am Novotel St Kilda
- 7:20am Oaks on Market
- 7:25am Park Hyatt
- 6:55am Parkview
- 7:25am Quest On William
- 7:15am Radisson Flagstaff
- 7:00am Ramada Inn
- 7:25am Rendevous
- 7:20am Rydges Melbourne
- 7:00am Rydges on Swanston, Carlton
- 7:00am Seasons Botanical
- 6:55am Sebel Albert Park
- 7:00am Sebel Melbourne
- 7:15am Sofitel Hotel
- 7:35am Space Hotel
- 7:25am Stamford Plaza
- 7:00am Travel inn, Carlton
- 7:05am Travelodge Docklands
- 7:15am Vibe Savoy
- 7:00am Vibe Savoy Carlton
- 7:30am Victoria Hotel
- 7:10am Westin
- 7:15am Windsor Hotel
- 7:00am YHA Metro (Queensberry)
Recent Reviews of this Tour
Reviewed by dennismitt, April 2013
Great tour. Driver was outstanding.
Reviewed by Dan, April 2013
A good trip, gorgeous scenery, and the bus driver/tour guide was very knowledgeable. The coach was comfortable. Be prepared for a long day, and a relatively boring 3 hour drive back to MEL at the end of the day. Bring an mp3 player, iPad, or something for entertainment.
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