Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge & lunch - Melbourne
Overview
The Great Ocean Road is travelled by more than 3.5million visitors each year. We have designed this Reverse Great Ocean Road Tour to avoid the crowds at peak times and to also allow our guests to see the awe inspiring 12 Apostles in the morning sun light which brightly illuminates this incredible rock formation. Journey along the entire Great Ocean Road stopping to walk through an ancient rainforest, explore quaint seaside villages, encounter wild Koalas and see the many incredible cliff top lookouts along the way.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- USB charging ports available
- WiFi on board
- Admission to Great Ocean Road National Parks
- Ride in comfort and style with modern mini coaches
- National Park Fees
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Australian wildlife sightings in their natural habitat
- Light lunch and morning tea provided
- Professional driver guide with live commentary
- Personal expenses
- Any meals not indicated
Meeting Location
400 Flinders Street
Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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WWI Memorial
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Twelve Apostles Visitor Facility
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Loch Ard Gorge
25 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Mait's Rest
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Great Ocean Road
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway
25 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Melbourne
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements or food allergies at the time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately (it can get cold)
- Child and infant fare prices apply to 0 to 12 years old. Please advise if you have anyone travelling aged from 0 to 4 years old.
- Children ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult
- Our vehicles are not wheelchair, prams or child stroller accessible please refrain from bring on tour.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-6770P29
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEDT).
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- USB charging ports available.
- WiFi on board.
- Admission to Great Ocean Road National Parks.
- Ride in comfort and style with modern mini coaches.
- National Park Fees.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Australian wildlife sightings in their natural habitat.
- Light lunch and morning tea provided.
- Professional driver guide with live commentary.
- Personal expenses.
- Any meals not indicated.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge & lunch - Melbourne is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge & lunch – Melbourne will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- USB charging ports available
- WiFi on board
- Admission to Great Ocean Road National Parks
- Ride in comfort and style with modern mini coaches
- National Park Fees
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Australian wildlife sightings in their natural habitat
- Light lunch and morning tea provided
- Professional driver guide with live commentary
- Personal expenses
- Any meals not indicated
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements or food allergies at the time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately (it can get cold)
- Child and infant fare prices apply to 0 to 12 years old. Please advise if you have anyone travelling aged from 0 to 4 years old.
- Children ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult
- Our vehicles are not wheelchair, prams or child stroller accessible please refrain from bring on tour.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers
