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Private Great Ocean Road Day Extended Tour With Early Departure (13 Hours)

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13 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

This Private Tour of the Great Ocean Road departs early (6:30am) with a Direct pick-up from you Melbourne CBD hotel and returns in the evening (7:30pm) to the city. The early departure helps avoid the crowds & the late arrival back will allow you to discover even more of the region.

We are real locals and true specialists of The Great Ocean Road. Our tours offer premium service for the early morning pick-up. Spend a full day of sightseeing including the Shipwreck Coast, with more stops than usual plus extra time to linger at all the main Rock Formation attractions.

- Early Departure (6:30am) Early Return( By 7:30pm)

- Direct hotel pick up in the morning

- We are Ahead of the Crowds and have lookouts to ourselves

- This is a Private Tour - Only your group will travel

- We specialise in ONLY The Great Ocean Road

- More Photo Stops

- See Kangaroos Koalas and Native Birds in the Bush

( Over 12 years old only )

What's Included

  • Direct Hotel Drop Off in the Evening (7:30pm)
  • Direct Hotel Pickup in the Morning (6:30am)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Children under 12 cannot travel with us. We apologise for this inconvenience.
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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We pickup from most CBD, Southbank and Docklands Hotels/Accommodations at 6:30AM in the morning. We drop our guests off back at 7:30pm at their hotel in Melbourne (or any other preferred CBD location of your choosing). Please notify us of your accommodation prior to the tour date. You will also be contacted the day prior by your guide, to re-confirm all the pick-up details.

What To Expect

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Torquay

Near Bells Beach we search for Wild Kangaroos in the bush. As we leave the city of Melbourne early before other tour groups, we normally arrive at the start of The Great Ocean Road around dawn, where the chances of kangaroo sightings in the wild are increasingly higher.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Anglesea Beach

Views of Anglesea Beach from Various Locations. You can also enjoy a stop at the nearby Split Point lighthouse for some magnificent views
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Fairhaven Beach

Your first chance to step onto the Golden Sands of The Great Ocean Road at this magnificent beach.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway

This is seen, by many, as the official start of the Great Ocean Road. here you will learn the incredible story of how and why the road was built more than 100 years ago.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Lorne Beach

Toilet Stop, Beach Views and another chance to stretch your legs.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Great Ocean Road

Here we travel from Lorne to Apollo Bay with various photo stops along the way. This is one of the most visually appealing parts of the road as we travel along cliff top roads. the Extended Tour gives you a total of 6 hours of sightseeing outside the car (compared with only 3 hours on the Standard Tour).
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6 hours Admission Ticket Free

Kennett River

A great place to spot koala's in the wild. We will also spend some time looking for koala's as well.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Cape Patton Lookout Point

Often seen as the best lookout on the Great Ocean Road. As we leave early, we normally have this lookout all to ourselves!
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Apollo Bay

Stunning scenery and one of the best beaches in Australia. A chance to use the nearby toilet facilities.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Mait's Rest

Join your guide for a short 25 minute guided walk of this magnificent rainforest.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Gibsons Steps

Just before we reach the 12 Apostles, you have time to venture down onto the golden sands, to some of the Apostles from a beach perspective.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Loch Ard Gorge

More exploring at this stunning multi viewing area. Razorback, Loch Ard Gorge Beach and Shipwreck Walk
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

The Twelve Apostles

Time to see these Magnificent Limestone pillars, Created from 16 thousand years of erosion.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

London Bridge

This is a very popular rock formation with an incredible recent history, which involves the collapse of the formation leaving 2 tourists stranded on the other side. Hear more about their helicopter rescue attempt from your guide.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

The Razorback

Marvel at this unique rock formation and the surrounding rock stacks.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Yatzies

Stopping for our Aussie Themed Lunch. Try a Beef Pie or an Authentic Aussie Burger, Chicken Schnitzel Burger and Have a beer.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Victoria

We drive home through Farmland including Dairy, Cattle and Sheep and crops.
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3 hours Admission Ticket Free

Split Point Lighthouse

You will arrive nice and early here, before the big crowds form, and when the light is at its best for photographs.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

12 Apostles Helicopters

One of the best way to see the 12 Apostles and the nearby rock formations is by Air. The 12 Apostles Helicopter Company is a local institution with a perfect safety record to boot. They offer a number of different joy flight durations with professional qualified pilots.If you have chosen our 'Extended 14 hour Tour', this will give you additional to choose from a 15, 25 or 60 minute joy flight. This is at your own additional expense and can be paid for on the day.When your tour guide picks you up in the morning, they can talk you through the different options available and answer any questions that you may have. You have until midday to decide, so your guide can call through and reserve your seat for an afternoon flight departure.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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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
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • No children under 12 years of age
  • Email your accommodation at the time of your booking (or prior to travel date). Accommodation must be within the CBD grid, Southbank or Docklands areas. If outside this area, you will be required to meet us at an alternative pick up point which will be confirmed prior to the tour start date

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Great Ocean Road Day Extended Tour With Early Departure (13 Hours)?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Direct Hotel Drop Off in the Evening (7:30pm)
  • Direct Hotel Pickup in the Morning (6:30am)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Your own dedicated Local Expert Guide for the duration of the tour
  • Children under 12 cannot travel with us. We apologise for this inconvenience.
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Pickup times and locations will be advised the evening before the tour. Your guide will send a text message and an email to re-confirm the Pick up location and time.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • No children under 12 years of age
  • Email your accommodation at the time of your booking (or prior to travel date). Accommodation must be within the CBD grid, Southbank or Docklands areas. If outside this area, you will be required to meet us at an alternative pick up point which will be confirmed prior to the tour start date
  • PLEASE NOTE - this tour will cover over 500+ kilometres. Equal to 8 hours of driving. If you suffer from car sickness, we do NOT suggest you choose this tour. You might wish instead to choose our two day tour instead

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