Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles Day Tour with Classic Spots

About this experience

Your tour experience Begin your scenic road trip Set off from Melbourne in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle with your bilingual driver guide. Relax as you travel alongside the southern coastline, taking in dramatic cliffs and rolling surf. Your adventure begins with a stop at Anglesea for a morning break, a chance to enjoy the fresh sea air before the day’s highlights. Visit iconic lighthouses and historical sites The next stop is Split Point Lighthouse, where you’ll ascend for beautiful panoramic views of the famed Bass Strait and snap memorable photos of rugged coastal scenery. Continue to the Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch, a tribute to the returned soldiers who constructed this iconic roadway. Pause here for photos with the arch and nearby memorial statues before continuing along the winding route. Encounter wildlife and vibrant towns Your journey takes you through the surfing town of Lorne, before pulling over at Barham Reserve for a chance to observe wild koalas in their native setting. Watch the treetops for these Australian icons, and keep your camera ready for sightings of colourful local birds. The route continues to Apollo Bay, a welcoming coastal village, where you can purchase lunch at your leisure (not included). Marvel at natural wonders The afternoon brings you to the region’s most renowned site: the Twelve Apostles. Stand before these awe-inspiring limestone stacks rising dramatically from the Southern Ocean. Afterward, visit Loch Ard Gorge, where your guide shares the gripping history of the 19th-century shipwreck that gives the cove its name. Trace the footsteps of survivors, listen to tales of maritime triumph and tragedy and take in scenery featured in films and television. Return with memories From Loch Ard Gorge, your route winds back to Melbourne as dusk falls. Enjoy coastal views from your seat and reflect on a day filled with adventure, nature and history before drop-off in the city. Classic Great Ocean Road photo stops Access to experienced guide with local knowledge Scenic wildlife encounters and iconic landmarks Book your Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles Day Tour with Classic Spots tickets now!

Highlights

• Begin your journey with a sweet stop at the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery, then continue to the historic Memorial Arch for an iconic photo moment
• Slow down and enjoy breezy sea views in the coastal town of Lorne, take in sweeping cliffside panoramas at the Cumberland River lookout
• Pause in Apollo Bay for a relaxed ocean-view lunch (at your own expense)
• Stand before the towering limestone stacks of the Twelve Apostles
• and hear the shipwreck stories at Loch Ard Gorge
• Wrap up your day at London Bridge, an impressive natural arch away from the crowds
• Don't miss: Grabbing a chocolatey treat at the Chocolaterie to fuel your morning or enjoying a seaside lunch in Apollo Bay.

What is included

• Full-day tour of Great Ocean Road Round-trip transfers from Melbourne CBD Bilingual driver-guide Wildlife sightings AC vehicle

Before you go

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Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience. Within 24 hours of the start, the booking cannot be cancelled.