Great Ocean Road Ultimate Two Day Tour

I booked this for my parents as they celebrated their 50th anniversary. They had this to say: We enjoyed this small tour very much. Walter was very pleasant, upbeat, and kept us on schedule. We were taken to so many incredible places, seeing such beauty. He also was an expert at taking us to places we could discover kangaroos in the fields and koalas high up in the trees. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants an unforgettable once in a lifetime experience.

Highly recommend this travel if you have 2 days and would like to avoid crowed and have a deep explore alone the way including wild animal searching & forest walking. Guide Walter is good at time management and friendly, so glad to had this memory with him!

The great ocean road and the great tour. I enjoyed the beautiful view and the road trip. I love the schedule which let us meet a lot of lookout points, waterfalls, koalas, and wallabies. We have time to enjoy breakfast tea. Our guide Walter is kind and friendly. The hostel is clean and comfortable. What a wonderful tour!!!

Walter was a great guide/driver. We had a great experience and everything worked well. Highly recommended.

Walter is very kind and friendly ! You immediately feel in good hands with him for this 2 days trip. He also knows to take you to incredible spots at the good time of the day to avoid the crowd.

Lovely guide who showed us the best spots along the GOR. Easy and comfortable travels!

We enjoyed the tour very much. Liked getting an early start to beat the crowds. Appolo Bay was a great overnight stop The only downside, was we were so early to lighthouse that it wasn’t even open yet and at 12 Apostles the gift wasn’t open yet Our guide was not the best but we loved the sights.

Our guide was exceptional in his knowledge and direction in finding koalas, the best views and walks. The overnight accommodations were beautiful. This was a lovely tour!

Best tour ever with the best guide ever (Walt). Walt was amazing. Friendly and informative. Many great stops with short walks and look out points! Amazing hostel in Apollo bay. We saw koalas and kangaroos, waterfalls, jungle walks, swam in the sea ( I jumped off the pier in Peterborough with a splash! ) Small group travel great for any solo traveller or couple wanting to share the experience and live the dream……….

Wonderful experience, Walter, our guide is pretty good knowledgeable about all the excellent lookout points and the whole route is well planned, we are lucky to have good weather along our journey and Walter helped us actively to find the koalas and kangaroos. Overall it’s a great choice!

A fantastic two day tour that packs a lot in. We stopped off at all the key spots along the Great Ocean Road. Walter was a fantastic tour guide who made everything run seamlessly

Great trip, brilliant value and a hassle free way to see an amazing place. Well worth making it part of your stay in Melbourne.

We had the best two days! We did the Great Ocean Road tour in a small group minibus and absolutely loved it. Our tour guide was very friendly and experienced and shared lots of interesting and informative stories throughout the day. The nature along the Great Ocean Road fantastic - from beautiful beaches to unique rainforest landscapes. We visited the best spots and even got to see koalas in the wild. It was an unforgettable experience and we would highly recommend it to everybody wanting to explore the Great Ocean Road!

Thank you Walter for one of the most memorable trips we have been on. And we are Australian. For anyone considering this tour I would say - JUST DO IT. The slow pace of 2 days on the Great Ocean Road was amazing. We got to see so much more than anticipated from waterfalls to forests, views all along the coastline and of course the 12 Apostles - AND no crowds.

Thank you Walter for one of the most memorable trips we have been on. And we are Australian. For anyone considering this tour I would say - JUST DO IT. The slow pace of 2 days on the Great Ocean Road was amazing. We got to see so much more than anticipated from waterfalls to forests, views all along the coastline and of course the 12 Apostles - AND no crowds.

We saw incredible sights of the 12 Apostles & the Spare ones as well with our wonderful tour guide Walter! Fortunately the weather cleared up as we left Melbourne so that was a great bonus. Walter was great; time efficient, great driver & very knowledgeable. Thsnkbyou Walter.

An amazing experience, all plus a lot more than we expected. Walter kept us in line throughout and because we were so good we gained time and he was able to add in a few extra lookouts and 1000 more step! Couldn’t recommend the trip more highly.

The tour guide Walter was from Johannesburg, South Africa he told us. HOPE no one gets him. There were 2 people from China and we were 4 people from Chicago on his tour. The van was a cargo van converted into passenger van with tiny seats, tapes attached to fix the seat belt and the back of the van had a wall with hooks every where and stuff was hanging from there. So you can imagine the van ride, very ROUGH. Would love to share the pics if you want to see it. He picked us up on time and dropped us off on time. No issues with it whatsoever but the major issues were: The driver/tour guide was very rude. He did not say any extra word besides what’s covered in the package. Wish he talked about interesting things on the way. He did not open/ close the door for us, he expected us to open/ close ourselves. Since the door was hard, we had to try few times to open/close every time he stopped. He expected us to get off the van within seconds (not minutes), as soon as he stopped to look for the interesting points. If you are a few seconds late he tried to lock the door to give us hints that we are late. The package includes water bottles, but we were NOT given a single bottle. We had to buy it from the store. The package includes coffee/ or tea, he sure brought the tea but the cups were plastic cups which were rinsed NOT washed with soap. It was not appealing to take the tea the way it was spread on the picnic table. The package says “National park fees” included, but we didn’t see a single park we entered had any fees. On the whole, it was a disappointing experience with the tour guide. We couldn’t wait for the tour to end, so we could breathe a little easier. He could have been a little friendlier. TRULY wish NO ONE has to experience that. Maybe he was expecting white peoples? Not sure.

Overall the tour had been enjoyable. Saw lots of wildlife. Accomodation is clean and comfy but does not provide any toiletries, please take note. Room had no air con as well, but weather was chilly so I had a great sleep. I thought this tour could be improved with a few adjustments: - Lessen the stops and increase the duration for each venue (too many sea viewpoints, they look similar) - include a stargazing / milky way tour at night Although we had to wake up really early on day 2, we managed to catch the sunrise ❤️

The perfect way to visit the Great Ocean Road. Our driver/guide Walter shared his very extensive knowledge of the route, the flora & fauna and local history while taking us to a great number viewpoints and other places of interest along the way. Well chosen lunch stops with opportunity to swim.

Some trips leave a mark. Not because you’ve checked off the most sights, but because you lose yourself for a while – in the landscape, the atmosphere, the conversations. That’s what our two-day tour along the Great Ocean Road with Walter was like. An experience that both calmed and stirred something within us. From the moment Walter picked us up at our hotel in the early morning light, we sensed this wouldn’t be an ordinary tour. His warm and gentle presence, mixed with subtle humour and an endless stream of stories, set the tone. We were a family of four, joined by two other travellers, and a quiet sense of connection formed between us all. What we saw – the coastline, the animals, the forest, the sea – was of course stunning. But what stays with us is something else. It was the rhythm of the days, the conversations between the stops, the sound of wind through the trees, a helicopter ride that left us speechless, and that special kind of stillness that arises when you stop checking the time. We laughed often. We forgot the clock. We forgot the everyday noise. And we were fully present. That might be the highest praise a journey can receive. Our warm recommendation: If you want to experience the Great Ocean Road in a way that’s both rich and grounded – where everything is taken care of but nothing feels rushed – this is the tour for you. Walter doesn’t just guide you along the road; he guides you into the experience. And that makes all the difference.

Well worthwhile trip: given a comprehensive experience of the scenery & were abe to view koalas. The accommodation was good. The town where we stayed was a pleasant place to wander around

Our tour guide, Walter, was awesome! He was super knowledgeable and made the whole experience really fun. We learned so much and never felt bored. I would definitely recommend taking a tour with him. Thanks, Walter, for a great time!

I had a great tour with Walter who was our driver and guide. Two days is a perfect amount of time to experience all the sights along the Great Ocean Road. Walter is knowledgeable and shared a lot of information about the spots. The itinerary was great as we were able to skip crowds and rush at most places - often the spots get crowded because of day trippers. It can get a bit tiring as the spots involve a lot of walking. The overnight stay at Apollo Bay YHA was great as well. Even as a solo traveller, I didn’t feel left out. Everyone with me was great to talk to and interact with. Overall, no complaints.

Walter was so patient with my excitement over the animals - we saw kangaroos (from a distance), koalas, parrots, even a glimpse of an echidna! You will see so much of the ocean road and really have time to linger in the beauty spots - I recommend it!

The Grotto was amazing and all along the coast beautiful scenery. We were very lucky to have good weather although at times it was extremely cold. Must visit when you are in Melbourne.

Wonderful tour. Walter is a very kind and knowledgeable guide. We enjoyed this very much and highly recommended it!

It was a fantastic trip. Walter was knowledgeable about the attractions and brought us morning tea and snacks. The scenery was gorgeous, a pity was it rained on the first day. Overall itinerary was well planned and packed. It was tiring but the views are worth it!

Walter was our guide and he was wonderful. Picked us up and dropped us off at hotel. Quite knowledgeable, helpful and accommodating. We saw lots, experienced more, learned tons about Victoria state, and got our steps and exercise in to boot. It was a packed two days but Walter kept us on time while providing free time

The tour was amazing. We were just three people, which was great. Walter was fantastic. Quite often we didn't see any other tourists, which was nice :) I would absolutely reccommend this tour!!

If you’re looking for a budget experience, this is it. Driver was experienced and knowledgeable but inflexible. Not what I was expecting.

We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. The itinerary was well-planned, with several stops for walking and hiking in interesting places, toilet stops, and lunch breaks on both days. The guide was respectful, knowledgeable and experienced. Touring the Great Ocean Road in 2 days is a good way to really enjoy the beautiful scenery: it doesn't feel rushed. This is quite an active tour (lots of walking). Morning tea on both days is a light snack. It would have been helpful to know that breakfast stops are not included; you need to provide your own or ask the driver to stop somewhere so you can pick something up. The chocolaterie stop was a nice surprise with generous free chocolate samples! Our only complaint was that music not to our taste was played nonstop during the drive.

This was a really great tour. Walter had plenty of stops that was more than just fabulous photo opportunities. We enjoyed the trip immensely.

Absolutely incredible tour! Our tour guide Walter was really informative, and we did so many stops seeing all the high points of the Great Ocean Road. Would highly recommend

Our guide Walter was not friendly and his driving skills is horrible. Basically just drop you here and there with various spots like a driver, but a poor one. Would not recommend if you want to enjoy a laid-back holiday.

I had a great time at the great ocean road trip with tour guide Walter Edgar. The trip is well-planned with detailed introductions. Definitely 100% recommended!

Great trip with so many stops, Walter was great and really enthusiastic and wanted us to see all the best bits! Be prepared to get up early for the trip!

we had a good time on this great trip interesting stops with enough time to explore some informations from driver/tourguide, fortunately not talking too much, so you can hang on your own thoughts and enjoy the views thank you Walter

The itinerary for this tour is good but there are few need to be improved. 1) tour guide did not check name while picking up passenger. 2) Tour guide did not care about passenger comfortability despite informing him to switch on air-conditioner and change seat 3) tour guide providing inaccurate room rate of AUD 1804/night when asking for room upgrade to ensuite room. Tour operator should inform customer if room upgrading was unavailable in advance and not when I emailed as I have indicated it during booking. The coach is a bit squeezy for 11 people. I am Asian, small size already feel discomfort and if there was no window, good to switch on air-conditioner for comfortability. Perhaps, company should us bigger coach for 11 people or extra carriage behind the coach so that passenger can sit more comfortable.

Our guide, he is the best. He tried to find a koala on the tree and got 2 koalas on the tree. He has a big voice properly for tour group. He is very clear so we made our trip the best. I suggest staying at Apolo bay over night.

It’s great that we visited the Great Ocean Road the whole way from Torquay to Warrnambool. All of the amazing landmarks along the coast, awesome beaches, stunning scenery at the lookout, and wonderful birds’ singing and enormous natural species in the rainforest have been all carved in our memory. Walter, our tour guy, did a wonderful job of leading us spying all the gorgeous views, plants and animals all the way. We even saw koalas and wallabies walking along the road. Once in a life time, you must come and experience here.

We are a group of 10 seniors on a small group tour on Oct31/Nov 1. We got the bus all by ourselves. Walter is our driver, who gave us good clear instructions. Beautiful scenery at each scheduled stop. Weather is cool and comfy for walking trails, just dress for it. There is hardly any tourists besides us. We stay overnight in Apollo Bay. There are decent restaurants for lunch and dinner. Only at a couple of stops where there are stairs and slopes to climb, we find a bit rush (but we made it ok). We made lots of good memories.

The trip was nice. Visited many beautiful places along Great Ocean Road. First time experience to stay a hostel. It would be better if we can have the option to book our own accommodation. The tour guide was a bit fierce though.

It's a really good itinerary, fantastic sights, good pace, and a great variety of things to do and see. Small tour group made for easy access and help taking pictures with the two of us. YHA night accommodation in Appolo Bay was nice and comfortable. We really enjoyed this trip... so worth doing.

Small initiate group. Strangers became instant friends. Well appointed stops with just the right amount of time to see what was there. Great surprises along the way. Walter our guide was knowledgeable, timely, and communicates clearly. Needs to be moderately fit to get the most out of it. You need to days on the GOR to really appreciate it. If you don’t like a hostel accomodation, Walter will take you to a place of your choice. Highly recommend but very strenuous.

We loved our trip down the Great Ocean Road! Our tour guide, Walter, was lovely and provided complimentary tea & biscuits. We stopped many times to enjoy the scenery, we were even lucky enough to see the Kangaroos. The overnight stay at Apollo Bay was amazing, it was a cosy stay. Apollo Bay is no ordinary hostel, there’s a log burner and a spacious kitchen. However, the tour could have been improved by informing us of the itinerary each morning, before we started the day. P.s. bring snacks!

I highly recommend this 2 day tour with Walter It was indeed 'ultimate' with a great combination of stops (walks), food and companionship. It was active and leisurely at the same time. A visit to the rainforest at 0700 was like something from 'Lord of the Rings'. A 15 minute helicopter ride over the 12 apostles gave a wonderful extended view. For us the sea was calm and the ride smoothe. The beaches were rocky with strong waves pounding the beach. A very special experience.

Took the two day amazing trip with Walter to The Great Ocean Road, where we visited many great lookouts, beaches and had the opportunity to spot some Koalas and Kangaroos as well. Overall, I was very satisfied with the service and the itinerary. Highly recommended tour if you like to take some incredible pictures while enjoying the great views this place has to offer.

Walter did a great job leading the small group of 6 on the Great Ocean Tiad for 2 days. Well organized, hit all the high spots, have great advice and tips. Could not be better. Weather didn’t cooperate but that’s not his fault. He helped us have a great time.