Great Ocean Road - Private Discovery Tour
Overview
The Great Ocean Road tour for guests who want the best experience of the region in a private tour that focuses on discovery and learning with dinner, snacks and knowledgable guide included.
The tour begins later than other operators because we understand that being tired reduces the enjoyment. A later start means you sleep longer, and we also miss the traffic.
Taking the inland route, we enter the Great Ocean Road at the far end and make our way towards Melbourne, avoiding the crowds.
On this all-inclusive tour you will visit well known locations, as well as numerous lesser known, less crowded, but amazing, locations. Unlike most tours of the region, this disovery tour includes over 8 locations where you have the opportunity to take photos and enjoy the amazing characteristics of each location.
There are ample opportunities for toilet breaks and stops to photograph wildlife. Our thoughtful design of the tour provides opportunities to see wild kangaroos, koalas and cockatoos.
What's Included
- Dinner Australian themed dinner that includes a diverse variety of seafood, meat and non meat food.
- Snacks A variety of snacks will be available for consumption during the tour
- Carbonated beverages Soda/Pop
- Bottled water A selection of complimentary non-alcoholic beverages.
- All Fees and Taxes
- Pick-up and drop-off at a mutually agreed location
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Meeting and Pickup
Pick up location is negotiated according to guest needs. Typically this includes pick up from hotels, train stations or air/ship ports.
What To Expect
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Winchelsea
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
London Bridge
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Grotto
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Twelve Apostles Marine National Park
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Loch Ard Gorge
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Maits Rest Rainforest Walk
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Kennett River
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sheoak Creek
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lorne (pass by)
Memorial Arch at Eastern View
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-130429P8
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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).
- Dinner. Australian themed dinner that includes a diverse variety of seafood, meat and non meat food.
- Snacks. A variety of snacks will be available for consumption during the tour.
- Carbonated beverages. Soda/Pop.
- Bottled water. A selection of complimentary non-alcoholic beverages.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Pick-up and drop-off at a mutually agreed location.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Great Ocean Road - Private Discovery Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- 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 – Private Discovery Tour 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
- DinnerAustralian themed dinner that includes a diverse variety of seafood, meat and non meat food.
- SnacksA variety of snacks will be available for consumption during the tour
- Carbonated beveragesSoda/Pop
- Bottled waterA selection of complimentary non-alcoholic beverages.
- All Fees and Taxes
- Pick-up and drop-off at a mutually agreed location
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
