Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary PREMIUM Tour - Max 12 Guests

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About this activity

Pickup from hotel.

Why follow the crowd when you can flip the script? Our award-winning reverse itinerary tour from Melbourne takes you on a wild and wonderful adventure along the Great Ocean Road – backwards! That means more sights, fewer people, and a whole lot more fun.

We kick things off by heading inland straight to the Twelve Apostles –jaw-dropping views and fresh morning light perfect for photos. From there, we explore the stunning Shipwreck Coast, hitting up Loch Ard Gorge, The Razorback, Gibson Steps, and of course, the iconic Apostles.

Then, we switch gears and head into nature with a peaceful rainforest walk through ancient, towering trees.

On the way back, we cruise the coast through charming towns like Apollo Bay and Lorne. And yes – we guarantee wild koala sightings, plus a good chance of spotting kangaroos bouncing through the bush.

So if you're after a laid-back, wildlife-packed, photo-worthy adventure that skips the stress and doubles the fun–this is the tour for you.

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At a glance

Duration: 13 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 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: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Included: Live commentary on board

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

50 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

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

one hour 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

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.

Pickup points

The Great Southern Hotel Melbourne
W Melbourne
Novotel Melbourne on Collins
Brady Hotels Central Melbourne
Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank By IHG
Hyatt Centric Melbourne
City Tempo - Lonsdale Street
Brady Apartment Hotel Hardware Lane
The Westin Melbourne
The Langham, Melbourne
Sheraton Melbourne Hotel
Sofitel Melbourne On Collins

and 29 more pickup points

Pickups from Melbourne CBD and Southbank Hotels.

Please send us a message specifying your pickup location and we will soon reply with your pickup time.

Using your ticket

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
Expected to be back to Melbourne around 7 PM.
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.