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Explore the Great Ocean Road and the 12 Apostles on a day trip from Melbourne with lunch. Spot wild koalas, discover and Shipwreck Coast, and drive along the Great Ocean Road.

Highlights

• World Famous Great Ocean Road and iconic 12 Apostles without the crowds
• Historic Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch and surf coast beaches.
• Stop in the coastal town of Apollo Bay and seaside townships.
• Rainforest walk through the Great Otways National Park.
• Go in search for Australian flora and fauna sightings along the way.

Description

Start the day early from the Melbourne CBD and settle in. Go inland for the morning, which is going to bring you out on the Shipwreck Coast before the rest of the tour buses. Here is where you will find the infamous 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge. Take in these world-renowned sites without being caught in the hustle and bustle of the masses. Getting to the 12 Apostles in the morning provides additional colors in the large limestone stacks not seen in the afternoon. Hear the story of Loch Ard and step down into the gorge that has been carved away by the Southern Ocean over hundreds of years, arguably more stunning than the Apostles themselves. Enjoy a picnic lunch at one of these breathtaking spots. After taking in this spectacular coastline, drive back along the Great Ocean Road. Wave at all the other buses as they all pass by in the opposite direction as the road begins to run away from the coastline through the Otway ranges. It is now time to stretch your legs on a magical guided rainforest walk amongst some of the tallest tree species in the world. Next, a short drive sees the road and ocean meet once again in the seaside town of Apollo Bay. For the rest of the journey, the road will twist along the coast, offering spectacular ocean, beach, and cliff views. Along this beautiful section of the Great Ocean Road, you’ll stop to spot wild koalas in their natural habitat amongst the eucalyptus trees. Pass through small seaside towns as you continue and make a stop at Memorial Arch, also known as The Great Ocean Road sign, commemorating the workers that built the road. From here, we sit back, relax and enjoy the drive back into the dynamic and cosmopolitan city of Melbourne

Includes

Light picnic lunch and morning tea Hosted by a local, friendly tour guide Koala spotting in the wild All National Park fees Onboard Wi-Fi and USB charging ports Live guide commentary in English (translation app available for download in 10 different languages Cantonese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, and Spanish).

Important Information

• Children 17 and younger must be accompanied by a paying adult or legal guardian
• Travel in modern 28 seater vehicles, with high back non-reclining seats and seat belts
• You can change your pickup point after a booking has been made, please do so at least 48 hours prior to departure

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund