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From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Boutique Tour in Reverse
1137 ReviewsSee the Twelve Apostles and walk through the rainforest on a day trip along the Great Ocean Road. Avoid the crowds and beat the rush by exploring the typical route in reverse. Boutique: 11 pax maximum
Highlights
- Small Groups Boutique Style Max 11 pax: a more intimate high quality experience
- Avoid the crowds by exploring the Great Ocean Road from the other direction
- Stops to snap photos of roaming koalas, kangaroos, and other animals in the wild
- Quality and Sustainable (carbon offset) accredited Tour Operator and Tour Guides
- Explore spots where big buses don't go: Gibson Steps, Rainforest Walk, Koalas
Description
Travel along the Great Ocean Road route in reverse to avoid the crowds on this guided day trip from Melbourne. Visit the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, Port Campbell, Apollo Bay, and more. Stop at the Great Otway National Park for a guided rainforest walk. What makes this tour unique is that it goes in reverse compared to typical Great Ocean Road tours. Your guide will drive inland in the morning, arrive at the attractions before all the crowds get there, and come back through the world-famous coastline, the Great Ocean Road. First, stop at a rural town for breakfast, where you can get in a good stretch and enjoy a coffee (cost not included). From there, go straight to the first attraction, the Twelve Apostles. Enjoy the internationally famous limestone formation lookouts without the crowds of people. See the Razorback rock formation, the lookout at the Gibson Steps, and the enchanting Loch Ard Gorge Beach. Learn about Loch Ard's shipwreck story, then make a lunch stop in the town of Port Campbell or Apollo Bay (cost not included). Choose to go for a walk to the beach for more pictures. When you depart the Twelve Apostles area, drive through Great Otway National Park. Connect with nature during a 20-minute rainforest walk to witness some of Australia's most amazing rainforest scenery. On your way back, travel along the Great Ocean Road coastline, through Apollo Bay. Listen as your guide shares stories and facts about the city while travelling on the Otways. Be camera-ready as you'll stop to encounter some local koalas, kangaroos, and colorful parrots. Before returning to Melbourne, the final stop will be at the quaint coastal town of Lorne for another epic beachfront view.Includes
Guide Transportation by minibus Wildlife spotting Multilingual Interactive Audio Guide, plus an exclusive complimentary Melbourne City Walking Self-Guided Tour Audio Guide Rainforest walk Pickup locations reachable within a 15-minute walk max from any point in Melbourne Bottled waterImportant Information
- - Download the Interactive Multilingual Audio Guide, and receive also a complimentary Melbourne City Walking Self-Guide Audio Guide Tour - Pickup times and locations: 1. At 6:30 am from 196 Flinders Street – Opposite Federation Square, and near Flinders St Station 2. At 6:40 am from 313 La Trobe Street – Near Melbourne Central Station 3. At 6:50 am from 44 Spencer Street – The Great Southern Hotel, near Southern Cross Station. Please arrive at the pickup location at least five minutes before departure, as these are public parking spots and the minibus cannot wait.
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