Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Ultimate 12 Apostles with Lunch
🏎 Why We Picked This
Culture experiences like this one are ideal for free mornings before Friday practice or the quiet Sunday morning before the race — you get depth without eating into race day.
📅 Popular during Grand Prix week
Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Ultimate 12 Apostles with Lunch
From $117 per person
About this experience
Experience Australia’s most famous coastal drive the smart way. This reverse-route Great Ocean Road day tour from Melbourne is designed to avoid the crowds, maximise scenery, and deliver a more relaxed, premium experience — with a picnic lunch included. Beat the crowds from the start Depart Melbourne early and travel inland, bypassing busy coastal traffic to reach the iconic Shipwreck Coast before most tour buses arrive. Your first stop is the world-famous Twelve Apostles, where towering limestone stacks rise dramatically from the Southern Ocean. With fewer visitors around, enjoy uninterrupted views and crowd-free photographs. Continue to the breathtaking Loch Ard Gorge, where sheer cliffs surround a secluded beach and vivid turquoise waters. Hear the powerful story of the Loch Ard shipwreck as you descend into the gorge carved by centuries of ocean swells. You’ll also visit Mutton Bird Island and Razorback Lookout, offering sweeping views along this rugged coastline. Relax and enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic location, allowing more time to take in the views rather than queuing at busy cafés. Rainforests, wildlife and the iconic coastal drive After exploring the coast, head inland to the cool, green surrounds of Great Otway National Park. Join your guide on an easy walk through ancient rainforest, home to some of the tallest tree species in the world — a peaceful contrast to the dramatic cliffs you’ve just explored. From here, follow the National Heritage-listed Great Ocean Road in reverse. Travel through charming seaside towns including Apollo Bay, Lorne, Anglesea and Kennett River, stopping to search for koalas resting in eucalyptus trees and spotting other native wildlife in their natural habitat. Complete the coastal journey at the iconic Memorial Arch, stopping for photos beneath the sign that honours the soldiers who built this remarkable road. Travel in comfort with a trusted operator This tour is operated by Autopia Tours, a Victorian-accredited, award-winning tour company with over 35 years’ experience. Travel in a premium coach with extra legroom, reclining seats, onboard Wi-Fi and USB charging ports, ensuring comfort throughout this full-day adventure. The tour is also an eco-conscious, sustainable travel experience. Return to Melbourne in the evening having experienced the Great Ocean Road at its very best — fewer crowds, smarter timing and unforgettable scenery.
Highlights
- ✓See the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge before the crowds arrive
- ✓Travel the National Heritage-listed Great Ocean Road in comfort
- ✓Explore ancient rainforest on foot in Great Otway National Park
- ✓Spot koalas, kangaroos and native Australian wildlife in their natural habitat
- ✓See the historic Memorial Arch that commemorates those who built the road
What's included
- ✓Travel in a modern, air-conditioned mid-size premium coach
- ✓Hosted by an experienced driver-guide with local knowledge
- ✓Opportunities to spot native Australian flora and fauna
- ✓Picnic lunch and snacks included
- ✓National Park entry fees included
- ✓Guided rainforest walk (easy fitness level)
- ✓Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi and USB charging ports
- ✓Operated by a trusted, Victorian-accredited, award-winning tour company with 35+ years’ experience
- ✓Multilingual audio translation app available in several languages: Cantonese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, and Spanish
Not included
- ✕Any meals not indicated within the itinerary - at the guest’s own expense.
- ✕Hotel transfers pre/post tour itinerary to a nominated pickup point.
- ✕Travel insurance is highly recommended.
- ✕Personal expenses.
Good to know
• Child fare prices apply from 0 to 12 years old. Infants are to pay child prices, as they are included in the bus capacity passenger. • Travel in modern 28-seater vehicles, with high back non-reclining seats, and seat belts must be worn at all times. • We provide guests with onboard wifi and UBS charging ports within every seat. • Guests can change their pickup point after a booking, please do so at least 48 hours prior to departure
Getting there
Meet at the Immigration Museum at 7:35 AM. This at the corner of Flinders & Market Street. Wait for our white mini coach to pull up on Market Street. Our Tour Guides are wearing a green shirt and you will see an Autopia Logo on the bus. Alternatively, if you wish to change your pickup location please contact the activity provider.
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“War super, Kiwi war klasse!!”
272 reviews on GetYourGuide
War super, Kiwi war klasse!!
Buy yourself a cheaper tour as this one is a scam. You pay double just for a sandwich in the bus aka “a picnic lunch at a scenic location”. There was no walk in the rainforest and you spend most of the time exploring by yourself.
Sehr schöner Ausflug, war wirklich gut organisiert, nur dass der Ausflug sehr lange ging und ich deshalb als Mittagessen ein Sandwich und eine Banane zu wenig fand. Sonst sehr schön :)