Melbourne: Great Ocean Road & Wildlife Tour for Backpackers
🏎 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.
⭐ Top-rated F1 experience
Melbourne: Great Ocean Road & Wildlife Tour for Backpackers
From $91 per person
About this experience
Check out the Twelve Apostles' limestone stacks, visit Loch Ard Gorge and learn about its tragic history. Experience Apollo Bay, the rainforest and see some koalas, kangaroos and birds along the way. The only goal is to have an amazing day full of spectacular sights and some laughs, too on this guided group tour for 18-35 year olds. Begin your tour with a convenient pickup run from selected Melbourne accommodation, before you head out of the city to the furthest part of the Great Ocean Road. Your first scenic stop will be at the Twelve Apostles, where you'll get to experience the boardwalk and viewing platforms and get your first glimpse of the natural limestone rock stacks and cliffs. Next, head onto the beach in front of the first Apostles at Gibson Steps, where you can spend some time taking in their size and beauty. Then, it’s a short drive from the Twelve Apostles to the beautiful Loch Ard Gorge, where you will walk on the famous 'shipwreck beach.' While here, check out more magnificent limestone formations, like the Razorback, Three Sisters and the Salt and Pepper Shaker. Afterwards, it's off to the Great Otway National Park, which stretches or over 1000sq km. Here, find adorable koalas in their natural habitat and grab some photos, before arriving in Apollo Bay for some free time and lunch. While in Apollo Bay, feel free to grab some food at any of the different cafés, restaurants and bakeries, or even head to the Gin distillery or pub for a well-earned drink. Spend the afternoon driving and stopping along the scenic drive between Apollo Bay and Anglesea at places like Cape Pattern Lookout, Kennet River, Lorne and The Memorial Arch. And then onward to spot some kangaroos grazing in the fields.
Highlights
- ✓Enjoy a small group tour with backpackers and students
- ✓Avoid crowds, make friends, and make memories
- ✓See koalas, kangaroos, native birds, and more
- ✓Discover the Shipwreck Coast, 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and Gibson Steps
- ✓Explore Apollo Bay during your free time
What's included
- ✓Convenient pickups from selected Melbourne hostels
- ✓Afternoon tea and coffee
- ✓An experienced guide
- ✓Entry ticket to National Parks
- ✓Roundtrip air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- ✕Food and drinks
Good to know
All passengers must be aged between 18-35 years old
Reviews
“Die Tour war die beste, die ich bisher gemacht habe! Ich war auf der Suche nach einer Tour für junge Leute, die allein reisen, diese hier war perfekt. Die Gruppe hat einfach gut funktioniert. Mark war der beste Tourguide, den ich bisher erlebt hab. Er ist sehr angenehm gefahren, hat interessante und lustige Infos geteilt, ohne die Tour zu überladen. Zudem hat er sich nicht bloß strikt an den Plan gehalten, sondern ist auf uns eingegangen. Dank ihm konnten wir auch Koalas sehen. Stopps und die Länge waren gut gewählt.”
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Die Tour war die beste, die ich bisher gemacht habe! Ich war auf der Suche nach einer Tour für junge Leute, die allein reisen, diese hier war perfekt. Die Gruppe hat einfach gut funktioniert. Mark war der beste Tourguide, den ich bisher erlebt hab. Er ist sehr angenehm gefahren, hat interessante und lustige Infos geteilt, ohne die Tour zu überladen. Zudem hat er sich nicht bloß strikt an den Plan gehalten, sondern ist auf uns eingegangen. Dank ihm konnten wir auch Koalas sehen. Stopps und die Länge waren gut gewählt.