About Activity
We visit the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, Great Ocean Road Wildlife Park, Apollo Bay, and the Memorial Arch in sequence. This route not only showcases spectacular natural scenery but also offers deep insights into the rich history and culture of the area. At the Twelve Apostles, you will witness the extraordinary work of nature; at Loch Ard Gorge, you will feel the thrill and legend of past maritime adventures. At Great Ocean Road Wildlife Park, you can interact with the animals.Near Apollo Bay , you have the opportunity to see wild koalas and birds, experiencing Australia's unique wildlife. The Memorial Arch serves as a tribute to the builders of the Great Ocean Road, commemorating their hard work and dedication. Through our guide's explanations, tourists will gain a comprehensive understanding of the historical stories and cultural background along the Great Ocean Road, experiencing an unforgettable journey. This tour is suitable for everyone.
Includes
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Departure Point
- Batman's Hill Hotel Entry on Spencer St
Return
- Batman's Hill Hotel Entry on Spencer St
Stop At: Colac It takes approximately 2 hours to drive from Melbourne CBD to Colac. Arrive service station in Colac and take a short break.
Stop At: The Twelve Apostles After a brief rest, it takes about 1 hour to reach the first attraction of the day, the Twelve Apostles. The Twelve Apostles attraction on the Great Ocean Road showcases a series of magnificent limestone stacks rising dramatically from the Southern Ocean. Visitors are treated to breathtaking coastal views, with sheer cliffs, turquoise waters, and the iconic Apostles creating a stunning backdrop. Sunset and sunrise offer particularly enchanting moments, casting warm hues over the landscape and providing unforgettable photo opportunities.
Stop At: Loch Ard Gorge Loch Ard Gorge on the Great Ocean Road is a captivating natural wonder characterized by towering limestone cliffs and a sheltered beach nestled between them. Named after the shipwreck of the Loch Ard in 1878, the gorge offers visitors a glimpse into Australia's maritime history amidst its stunning coastal beauty. Exploring the area unveils breathtaking views, rugged landscapes, and a sense of awe-inspiring grandeur.
Stop At: Great Ocean Road Wildlife Park Admission Ticket:
Tickets are not included Duration:
1 hour 30 minutes Leaving Loch Ard Canyon, it takes about half an hour to reach the next attraction - Great Ocean Road Wildlife Park. Here you can interact with the animals and enjoy lunch (Zoo admission and lunch are at your own expense)
Stop At: Apollo Bay Beach After lunch at the Great Ocean Road Wildlife Park, we will take a one-hour bus ride to the koala habitat, where we can look for wild koalas. Stroll through the eucalyptus forest and keep your eyes peeled for these iconic Australian marsupials resting or foraging high in the trees.
Stop At: Apollo Bay Apollo Bay, nestled on the Great Ocean Road, boasts stunning coastal scenery and a relaxed beach town atmosphere. With its picturesque beaches and charming main street filled with cafes and shops, it's a perfect stop for travelers exploring the iconic road trip route.
Stop At: Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway We'll embark on a journey to the Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway. The Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway is a historic landmark marking the beginning of Australia's most iconic coastal drive. Erected in tribute to the soldiers who served in World War I, it offers visitors a poignant reminder of the road's significance and scenic journey ahead.
Stop At: Melbourne We will take about 2hours back to Melbourne
Public transportation options are available nearby Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries Not recommended for pregnant travelers Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health Suitable for all physical fitness levels This product is a bilingual mixed group in English and Chinese, and will not use only one language throughout the tour. Operated by Royal Discovery Holiday For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
Besides a gross bathroom stop, all was greatSarah_P
Mar 15, 2025, 11:50:16 AM Overall, a great way to get to the 12 apostles and ocean road. My one complaint was that one Bathroom stop on the way there was disgusting. They stopped at some random parking lot with a bathroom. Bathrooms were so disgusting and there was urine all over the floor. Even a gas station would have been a step up from that. It was gross. The driver said it was the last stop for 2 hours, so I didn’t really have a choice but to use it. I also told him it was gross, but he was like “oh it’s okay”. No, it was disgusting. Find a better pit stop for your customers.
It's nice experience, was...Nalish_k
It's nice experience, was Chinese language tour guide but William explained in English whenever we stopped for tour.
We were told we would...Rosemarie_C
We were told we would have an English guide and we got a chineses guide who spoke no English. We left the tour and the company is refusing a refund as they say we got some English. We absolutely did not get English. A passenger told us the driver said this is a Chinese speaking tour
Amazing day tour. Bob our driver was a safe driver. Tour was in Chinese. Played back audio tape in English.Giuseppe_F
Amazing day tour. Bob our driver kept things running on time. The tour was in Chinese. It did not matter to me, because I was there to see the amazing sites. Some audio played back in English.
Last minute booked tourFlorentina_R
We visit all the locations mentioned, we stopped in service station in Colacfor 15 minutes, then in the Twelve Apostles 45 minutes, Loch Ard Gorge for 30 minutes , Apollo Bay for another one hour, we stopped to another place to see the koalas before going to Apollo Bay for 15 minutes as in the location mentioned our tour guy driver , Mr. David Chen said in the morning someone who he knows went to the Kenneth river and there's no koala so it was amazing to manage to see the koalas , after we stooped at the Memorial Arch for 15 minutes and after we went Split Point Lighthouse for 30 minutes.
This tour is not suitable for everyone, as all the tourists were Chinese and most of the explanations were in Chinese. Only me and my friend were talking English, so the tour guy, Mr. David, tried to explain to us as well but I felt it was not fair talking for them for 45 minutes, and explaining to us for 5 minutes. I did understand that he translate us as much as he could but I felt we was not getting all the informations. Beside this the seats inside the bus could not be reclined during the trip, and it was really uncomfortable for 12 hours trip that you can't recline your seat at all. Thank you for the tour.
The tour was amazing but I confused that I asked for a English guide but I got the Chinese guide. Chinese guide took care of me the best, he talked to me in English but I just want to listen history of the places in English language because I cannot understand Chinese.
Terrible experience. Avoid at all costsroving_guy
Sep 25, 2024, 10:59:29 PM TERRIBLE !!
This is a Chinese only tour. It was a very painful experience where we and few other tourists repeatedly requested the guide to summarize the instructions in English, but he was least bothered and continued talking at length only in Chinese.
Even basic instructions like meeting time and point for each of the stops were not provided in English. They falsely list it as a tour with English guide to fill their bus, which primarily has Chinese speaking guests.
AVOID unless you know Chinese, else you risk wasting an entire day
More than the oceanLyeChun_T
Time spent with my family in a relaxed and informative outing. Tour guide was very helpful as he shared his knowledge of Melbourne with everyone on board. The trip was an enriching experience for us. It made us wanting to come back to enjoy the other parts of Melbourne that we do not have time for on this trip. We would definitely be getting back.
Well done David Chen, you are an amazing tour guide. You made up for the not too good weather that was upon us today.
Great tour experience, Michael is a very nice guidesulaimans334
Took this tour since it's the cheapest online. Everything is great. Understandable that the whole tour has to finish within 12 hours but I still wish we can spend more time at the stops. Accidentally get into Chinese-only tour & become the only non-Chinese person in the group, but no issue to me since I only need the transport. Michael is very nice & make me welcome in the group regardless & made sure I'm not left behind.
Be careful! This tour is in Chinese!!drhanneloretheis
I was the only European, otherwise only Chinese. Explanation in Chinese only.
Of course the ride was nice, but next time again Autopia Tours - small groups and super great guides
Una brutta giornataMaurizio_M
L'autobus si è bloccato per strada per un problema al motore. Tempi non rispettati. La guida parlava in cinese e poche stentate parole di inglese, noi eravamo gli unici non cinesi.
Poi i posti visitati erano belli, ma di certo non per merito del tour operator.
