Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Tour - Max 12 Guests

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About this activity

HIGHLIGHTS:

Are you the kind of person that enjoys losing your breath sometimes? Are you ready for the beauty of this storm-carved coastline?

If you said yes, you're ready to join us on this multi-awarded Great Ocean Road Small Groups Tour!

One of the best aspects of this tour is that by reversing the usual route, we get to experience the 12 Apostles in the tranquil morning hours, steering clear of the afternoon rush. Additionally, the sunlight casts a magnificent glow on the limestone formations at this time of day.

Things you will see and do:

Travel in reverse and go straight to the Twelve Apostles avoinding the large afternoon crowds.
At least 4 attractions at the Shipwreck Coast: 12 Apostles Coast, Gibson Steps, Loch Ard Gorge, and The Razorback
Coastal towns: Apollo Bay and Lorne
Guaranteed koalas spotting
Multilingual Interactive Audio Guide + a compliementary Melbourne City Walking Self-Guided Tour
Quality and Sustainable (carbon offset) Accredited Tour Operator

Full-day Tours Bus Tours Private and Luxury Small Group Excellent Quality Best Conversion Viator Experience Award 2023 Viator Experience Award 2024

At a glance

Duration: 12 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 11 people
People per booking: 1–11
Guide: English
Operated by: HIT THE ROAD TOURS

Ages: Children (7–13 years) · Adults (14–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Professional guide
Included: National Park fees
Included: Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
Included: Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Included: Live commentary on board
Included: Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Included: Multilingual Interactive Audio Guide + a complimentary Melbourne City Self-Guided Audio Guide Tour

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

Winchelsea

15 min

A morning tea stop, as we travel inland in the morning and go straight from Melbourne to the 12 Apostles, this is just a break to buy some coffee/breakfast (own expenses)
The Twelve Apostles

40 min Admission included

Travel inland in the morning and go straight to the 12 Apostles. Get there early, beat the crowds of the afternoon and enjoy these magnificent limestone formations when it’s still quiet and peaceful.
Gibsons Steps

20 min Admission included

Go down and walk on this amazing beach. Be dwarfed by the 70-meter high vertical cliffs and marvel at Gog and Magog, the nicknames given to the giant limestone stacks rising up out of the sea.
The Razorback

25 min Admission included

This is the most impressive limestone formation of the region, the views are breathtaking!
5
Loch Ard Gorge

30 min Admission included
Be amazed by these two breathtaking attractions on this stop:
- The Loch Ard Gorge - tragic and incredibly beautiful story of one of the most famous shipwrecks in Australia. Walk on the beach and feel dwarfed by the magnificent limestone and sandstone cliffs
- The Razorback - the most impressive formation of this rugged shipwreck coast
Port Campbell National Park

Passing by

Drive through this amazing National Park, home to some of the tallest trees in Australia
The Great Ocean Road

10 min

Travel along the coastline on this most amazing coastal drive in Australia!
Great Otway National Park

Passing by

Drive through the national park and watch these ancient threes passing by
Mait's Rest

25 min Admission included

A 20 minutes rainforest walk, to witness some of Australia's most amazing rainforest scenery at Great Otway National Park where you will feel really connected to nature.
Apollo Bay

45 min

Stop for lunch at this vibrant and cool coastal town at Victoria's Surf Coast.

The tour guide will recommend some restaurant options, enjoy some fresh food before starting the second part of the day.
Kennett River Nature Walk

20 min

Try to spot the cute marsupials koalas and also take pictures of the orange-bellied parrots that hang around this place
Teddy's Lookout

10 min

Finish the day by taking some pictures of this amazing Lookout at the top of the cliff in Lorne

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

End point

Near Flinders Street Station
Near Southern Cross Station

Pickup points

For your convenience, our pickup locations are available within 15 minutes walking distance from any point in Melbourne CBD.

1. At 6:30 am from 196 Flinders Street – Opposite Federation Square, and near Flinders St Station

2. At 6:40 am from 313 La Trobe Street – Near Melbourne Central Station

3. At 6:50 am from 44 Spencer Street – The Great Southern Hotel, near Southern Cross Station.

Your pickup time and location will be as selected during the booking process. If you need to change the location, please notify us at least 24 hours before the tour departure.

Please arrive at the pickup location at least five minutes before departure, as these are public parking spots and the minibus cannot wait.

The drop-off points in the afternoon will be along Flinders Street.

Using your ticket

. You MUST go to the pickup location you selected during the booking process. If you need to change the location, please notify us by email or WhatsApp +61447351307 at least 24 hours before the tour departure.

. As we operate with multiple minibuses, not all buses stop at all three pickup locations, and it is not possible to change pickup locations on the day of the tour.

. Please disregard any other pickup time you may have received from any other source. We regret that many third-party systems regrettably provide times that are inaccurate (for example, a 6:50 AM pickup time shown on Viator is not accurate).

. If you are traveling with people, not in the same booking, please let us know at least 24 hours in advance. We operate with multiple buses and can't guarantee sitting together without being informed.

. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We are not able to accommodate children under 7 years of age on this tour, as according to VicRoads regulations they must travel on child restraints, which are not available in our minibuses. Passengers who show up with under 7 years old kids will be refused boarding without refund.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
This is a small groups tour and the vehicles are 12 seaters minibuses Toyota Hiace or similar. In case extra room is required, send us a message so we can arrange large coaches option.
If you are traveling with people, not in the same booking, please let us know at least 24 hours in advance. We operate with multiple buses and can't guarantee sitting together without being informed.