It was fun, John the tour guide was funny and had interesting facts about animals. It was a lovely day
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Live commentary
- Comfortable Mid Size Coach
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Free Audio Guide App
- National Park Entry Fees
- Informative & Fun Aussie Guides
Excludes
- You can purchase lunch at Apollo Bay
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Please wait outside of the hotel you have chosen at the times indicated below: Base Backpackers - 17 Carlisle Street St Kilda @ 6.45am Immigration Museum - Corner of Flinders / Market Street Melbourne 7.00am Melbourne Marriot Hotel - Cnr of Lonsdale and Exhibition Street 7.10am Space Hotel - Corner of Russell / McKenzie Street Melbourne 7.15am Radisson Hotel - 380 William Street, Melbourne 7.20am Anytime Fitness - 282 Queen Street, Melbourne 7.25am The Savoy Hotel - 630 Little Collin Street - 7:30am Hotel Indigo on Flinders - 575 Flinders Lane - 7:35am
Itinerary
Enjoy a morning tea stop at The Chocolateries in Bellbrae
Catch a glimpse of Australia's most photographed holiday home, an architectural marvel suspended above the Great Ocean Road.
Capture a memorable photo at the iconic gateway marking the official start of the Great Ocean Road.
Admire breathtaking panoramic views of the rugged coastline and sparkling ocean from this stunning vantage point.
Enjoy a lunch break in this charming bohemian coastal town known for its relaxed atmosphere and local seafood.
Wander through lush rainforest trails to witness the serene beauty of the scenic Cascades.
Marvel at the towering limestone stacks rising dramatically from the Southern Ocean, the highlight of the tour.
Witness the unique jagged limestone formation sculpted by powerful ocean winds and waves over millions of years.
Explore stunning rock formations, towering cliffs, and the famous beach where a dramatic shipwreck story unfolded.
Take a short rest stop to use the facilities and grab a quick refreshment before continuing your journey.
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Reviews
Breath taking views, very long day but totally worth the trip. John was a great driver, commentator, knowledgeable and quite the comedian.
it was great to visit these locations and It was nice to receive an email advising us there was road works along our travel path which impacted 1 of the location stops. It would have been better if the Driver was advised of this as he appeared not to have any information on this... Due to the Time limitation for the driver i felt that he was driving a little fast to meet his time restriction... i believe the suppliers need to look into this and ensure sufficient time is allocated for this tour..
Steve was a helpful great experience tour guide on this tour…especially spotted some wildlife koala bears on eucalyptus trees on the roads with help of Steve…totally recommend 🤗
Everything was pretty amazing. Steve was a great tour guide, he made the day very easy for us. Even though it’s a long day, having a good guide made things not too rough. He took us to some great spots for koalas, recommended some great places for food and sightseeing. And of course the apostles were stunning. Highly recommend. Don’t stay in Victoria without coming to see.
Steve was very funny with dad jokes, but also a good guide. He really knew the area and could tell us about it!
Tight bus but driver/guide was excellent. Choice of locations visited was excellent as well. Well planned trip with plenty of food and restroom breaks. Glad we didn’t drive ourselves!!
Long day, lots of fun. Be prepared for a long ride, stops are pretty interesting. Saw a wild Koala which was fun
We had a fantastic day on the ocean road. Steve our guide was great fun. The 12 apostles are an amazing sight and the bonus was that we saw a koala in the wild.
What a day! A wonderful Great Ocean Road trip beautiful scenery and then on to see the 12 apostles. Steve was a brilliant guide. He genuinely cared about every client and was very funny and knowledgable. We even saw a koala in the wild on our way to see the 12 apostles. Great trip. Great value. Recommended!
This was an excellent day! John was an excellent tour guide! He was funny, told good stories, got us to all the sites on the itinerary in a timely fashion, and stayed positive on a rainy & windy day! We felt safe with him on a wet, windy road! He even pointed out kangaroos and koalas. Highly recommend this tour and John!
Driver will bring you to many beaches for photo ops. First stop was at chocolate factory for a coffee and some chocolates, then many stops, lunch at a beach town. Hiking along the way, 12 apostles was the best, several lookouts
The guide was such an amazing bloke, Steve if you read this I want you to know just how amazing you made the experience - from ocean views to finally seeing a Koala in the wild - even a Joey. The apostles were great, the time spent at the apostles could have been longer, the atmosphere was full of energy, Steve’s jokes kept the long boring parts entertaining and his stories were fantastic, I must admit I was sceptical at first when seeing the price and duration, but it was absolutely worth every cent and every hour. It was also perfect timing 22nd October 2026 great weather, not too hot, not wet.
Very good view. It was good that the bus stopped in multiple spots so you can stretch during the trip and see multiple landscapes and buy different souvenirs and food
Bus trip long day but worth it. Steve as bus driver/tour guide was fantastic Beautiful day for it too
Steve our tour guide was AWESOME! He made the trip so enjoyable and fun, pickup was convenient, and every stop was absolutely breathtaking.
Steve was awesome. So worth the money.
I had fun with Jono my tour guide He has a great sense of humour and kept telling jokes throughout the tour lol I especially loved seeing the wild koalas and kangaroos along the way. The route was also well planned, and Jono made the most of the day so we could enjoy the long tour without wasting time! The lunch break is at the beach, so if you want to spend more time enjoying the beach, I’d recommend getting takeaway and eating there, as the travel time to the beach is included in the lunch break. Also, sit on the LEFT side of the bus at the beginning of the tour because the views are better from that side! I sat on the right side, so I was a bit disappointed, but Jono gave us a chance to switch seats halfway through the tour lol still you’d better sit on the left side!!!!
It was great experience. My first time travelling solo and it was a rainy day so looked at the tour and Luke was awesome. Kept us going through music and singing and great communication with everyone. Absolute awesome views and a great time with a small Amount of people.
Enjoyable day. Steve, the driver went out of his way to show us as much as possible en route to The Twelve Apostles, including several koalas.
Long trip but worth every minute of it. Our tour guide Steve kept us entertained and knew where the Koalas could be found in the wild. Do not miss this tour! The shoreline is amazing. It will take your breath away! The Twelve Apostles were absolutely stunning. Book this tour. You won’t regret it!
Excellent day, even though it was a long time on the bus. The final two stops were “show stoppers.” 12 Apostles & gorge were amazing. We opted for the helicopter ride and glad we did. Not inexpensive, but a once in a lifetime opportunity! John was our driver+guide. How he’s able to stay SO upbeat & funny for 12+ hrs I’ll never figure out. We thoroughly enjoyed this day.
The views of the ocean, the coastline and the 12 apostles themselves are simply amazing and the opportunity to see Koala Bears and Kangaroos was an added bonus.
Had an amazing time from start to finish. The penguins were awesome to see and the main act worth waiting for - but the other attractions we saw along the way were just as cool. Steve was excellent as a host and I camreaway learning a lot about animals ans wildlife. Made some new friends on the trip as a bonus too! Highly would recommend to anyone :)
A great day. The tour guide John was exceptional. A lot of interesting information and humour which made the trip very enjoyable. He managed the day with a lot of consideration for us.
The stops were made on the way to the site were fun and entertaining and served to break up the long bus ride. Steve, our guide was funny, personable, and informative. Moreover, he knew some special locations where we could see koalas in the wild, which was a delight for all. I would have liked a little more info of the itinerary along the way, but there were ample bathroom breaks and Steve was considerate enough to ask if anyone gets motion sickness on winding roads. My partner was most pleased that he handed her a special precautionary bag which, thankfully, she did not need to use. The only area for improvement was that some of our cohorts received different pickup times that were more accurate as they booked directly with the tour company rather than through Viator. If the driver is at the end of his pickup run and 45 minutes after the advised pickup time, there should be some means of notifying us. Also, be advised that it was a full 38 person bus. Unfortunately, the charging outlets were not working, which was a bit of a disappointment. I’ll end by saying the “remaining” 8 or 9 apostles was well worth the long bus ride. The site is spectacular and I’m from a spectacular area of the planet.
We had a beautiful sunny day along the Great Ocean Road, beautiful landscapes and unforgettable views 🤩 The journey and the day is long, with many stops, but it is 100% worth-it. Our guide, Steve, was brilliant! He showed us some secret spots that led us to see many koalas and kangouroos in the wild. On top of that, the perfect representation of Aussie jokes and entertainment, we loved our day on the road with him. The bus was full, about 39 people, but it didn’t feel too crowded and it was confortable enough. No hidden cost, you only have to pay for food & beverages during the day (breakfast, dinner & coffee if you want). Thanks 🤩
Great trip, Jono was great and even found us some koalas and kangaroos as an added bonus!
I enjoyed the tour very much, packed in a lot. So the early start was very much needed. The guide Steve was very enthusiastic and took us not only along the coast but inland to, in the hope of seeing Koalas and Kangeroo's. Very lucky with the earlier, but sadly no Kangeroo's. The coastline was fantastic, cameras were definitely clicking away. Though the road is very twisty so filming while travelling is not recommended if you suffer from motion sickness. There were ample stops to film and photograph the coastline. I would recommend this trip.
Great experience. Jono was awsome . Covered a lot of scenic spots along the way. Highly recommended👍.
Steve was fabulous, really chatty and knows how to have a good laugh.
What an experience! We had Steve for our tour guide and i couldn’t have had better. He was made it so fun and also funny too. (but don’t let him know that) And also put lots of time in to let us see koalas which was hard to find. I would really recommend doing this tour if you want to try activities in melbourne, it really is once in a lifetime thing so beautiful. early start but so worth it. Thanks Steve:)
Wonderful pro guide was very good. It was a long trip -12 hours but he made it very enjoyable. Maybe volume of speaker a little too loud but maybe they do that because of the hard of hearing.be sure to ask for John the guide. He knows where koalas are around and showed us all as advertised.
Hats off to John for going above and beyond. We enjoyed the travel. 💯 Love, TikTok Filipino friends
John was very informative and personable. We enjoyed our tour very much, highly recommended.”
Fabulous day! John our tour guide was amazing and so informative and fun. We would highly recommend 😊
Wonderful experience, and our guide Jono was a wealth of knowledge... highly recommend this tour, worth it!
I thoroughly enjoyed the Full Day Great Ocean Road tour. The Twelve Apostles which are now seven was worth seeing. The chocolate boutique stop and lunch spot was great. The tour Luke was welcoming and a real hard case. He was very informative. The only gripe I had with the tour was the reserved seating upon boarding as someone who experiences car sickness luckily not on this occasion was very off putting not be able to sit up at the front. I’m not sure how it became reserved seating in the first place. I think this tour company needs to consider the needs of its passengers. Overall I enjoyed this tour. It was great to get out of the city for the day and to enjoy the beauty of Australia.
This outing was worth it. Our guide Luke was awesome! His knowledge about the city and the places we visited plus his humor and banter made our long day more fun and enjoyable. Thank you Luke once again for a fantastic day!
Fantastic day! Made even better having our tour guide, John!! He was knowledgeable, entertaining and gave us great tips to get the most out of the tour.
This is an enjoyable beach drive with one side beautiful beaches and the other side hills.. you are going to love this. The second half of it is through the countryside say hi to Koala who doesn't want to wake up its amazing to see how this night vision animal sleeps on the branches of trees ..Its a long drive so try to have a group.Also carry enough healthy snacks and water. You will enjoy It Cheers
We had such a wonderful time exploring the Great Ocean Road. Our tour guide; Steve was very sweet, friendly, funny and knowledgeable. He drove us to a few lookout stops and other hidden gems in the area before we finally reached the twelve apostles. We love his good vibe and jokes. We also took a lot of pics and very happy with the bus cleanliness and the tour itinerary. Thank you so much Steve. We had a great time today.
An absolutely stunning trip! The natural scenery was amazing. The 12 Apostles was so beautiful that u have to see it by yourself. The tour guide was professional and humorous. Definitely a worthy visit.
This is a fantastic trip. Jonno our guide was friendly and really informative, with a deep understanding of the history, environment and he delivered it all with a great humour. There was plenty of of stops for Rest, coffee and lunch. Could recommend Soghtseeing tours more highly.
We enjoyed our second trip to the Great Ocean Road. The price was reasonable, as you buy your own lunch at Apollo Bay, but it is a long day out. Travelling in a medium size bus, the journey was more comfortable than the last time we went, which was in a minibus. The guide, Luke, was a lovely personable fellow who was a little too obsessed with surfing and surf shops. He finds it hard to stop talking when he says he's going to. Nevertheless, he was very good to everyone. Overall the bus size was just about right to cope with the roads and the number of passengers - not too big and not too small. It is worth considering doing the reverse version of this trip so that you arrive at the Twelve Apostles earlier in the day to get the best light for photography. Oh, and the brief side trip to Melba Gully didn't seem to have much point (walk down, lecture, walk back). Still, all the information given was pertinent and helpful.
We had a wonderful tour with our guide, Luke. The Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles was incredible. Plus, can’t recommend the helicopter tour at the 12 Apostles enough!
Luke was a funny, warm and engaging tour guide. He made the time fly by despite the long drive with lots of interesting insights. There were a lot of spectacular views along the Great Ocean Road and overall we had a very enjoyable day.
We had lovely tour with Steve who was fantastic driver guide took us to secret spots saw koalas kangaroos and rain forest that other tours don't go to gave us nice time at different spots and comfy large coach was all fabulous thank you Deb F
Amazing scenery made easy to see by a great driver/guide, John. The trip was beautiful, fun, and worth the time. Highly recommend!
This was one of the most experiences in my life. The Great Ocean road is marvelous, and every stop is breathtaking. Even the time in-land is awesome, seeing bucolic scenarios of green pasture and mountains, marsh and tropical forest. Our guide, Steve, was really knowledgeable about the road, and kept telling a bunch of curious things. He was really competent and funny. Great guy.
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