Private Great Ocean Road Day Tour With Early Departure (12 Hours) Discount Tickets

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Overview

This Private Tour of the Great Ocean Road departs early (7am) with a direct pick-up from you Melbourne CBD hotel, so you arrive before other tour groups and avoid the crowds at most lookouts. We are real locals and true specialists of The Great Ocean Road. Our tours offer premium service that includes lunch and snacks. Spend a full day of sightseeing including the Shipwreck Coast, with more stops than usual plus extra time to linger at two of the most popular sites - The Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. - Early Departure 7am (6:45 for some locations) - 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 - Our local Experience - We specialise in ONLY The Great Ocean Road - Snack Pack - More Photo Stops - See Kangaroos, Koalas and Native Birds in the Bush - Choose to upgrade your tour by adding an extra hour (can be added later) (Over 12 years old only)

Pickup Information

We pickup from most CBD, Southbank and Docklands Hotels/Accommodations at 7AM in the morning. if you are staying outside of this area, you will need to make your own way to our Generic Pick-up Point - 100 Lorimer Street, Docklands, VIC 3008. Note : Some hotels require a slightly earlier pick-up time of 6:45 AM. We will re-confirm with you the day before your tour of your exact pick up time and location. Please notify us of your accommodation, at least 24 hours hour prior to the tour date. To assist your driver in busy city centre areas, please sure you are ready at outside your pick-up location 5 minutes prior to the designated pick up time.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Torquay
Near Bells Beach we search for Wild Kangaroos in the bush
Duration: 10 mins
2. Anglesea Beach
Views of Anglesea Beach from Various Locations
Duration: 5 mins
3. Fairhaven Beach
Views of this magnificent beach
4. Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway
The Great ocean Road Sign
Duration: 5 mins
5. Lorne Beach
Toilet Stop and Beach Views
Duration: 10 mins
6. Great Ocean Road
Travel from Lorne to Apollo Bay with various photo stops
7. Kennett River
A great place to spot koala's in the wild
Duration: 10 mins
8. Cape Patton Lookout Point
The best lookout on the Great Ocean Road
Duration: 5 mins
9. Apollo Bay
Stunning scenery and one of the best beaches in Australia
10. The Twelve Apostles
Time to see these Magnificent Limestone pillars, Created from 16 thousand years of erosion.
Duration: 35 mins
11. Loch Ard Gorge
More exploring at this stunning multi viewing area. Razorback, Loch Ard Gorge Beach and Shipwreck Walk
Duration: 45 mins
12. Victoria
We drive home through Farmland including Dairy, Cattle and Sheep and crops.
13. 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. We recommend you choose our 'Extended 14 hour Tour' if you want to include a joy flight, as you may require additional time for the pre-booking process and for the flight itself. All joy flights are at additional expense and can be booked on the day via your guide (no need to pre-book).
Duration: 30 mins
14. The Razorback
This is our final stop. Not as well know as the 12 Apostles, but equally as impressive. You will also get a chance to walk down to the beach and hear the story of the famous ship wreck at nearby Loch Ard Gorge
Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

Direct Hotel Pickup in the Morning (7am)

Local Expert Guide dedicated to your group

Fruit & snacks

Bottled water

In-vehicle air conditioning

Private Tour and Personal Driver/Guide (Only your group will travel)

Exclusion

Gratuities

Children under 12 cannot travel with us. We apologise for this inconvenience.

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Pickup times will be advised at least 24 hours prior to the tour departure. Your guide will send a text message to re-confirm the Pick up location and time.

Please call / text us on +61 466 888 775 to discuss the many different options you have on this tour, including the option to upgrade your Great Ocean Road experience.

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

No children under 12 years of age

We have a strict 24 Hours No Refund Cancellation Policy due to the limited and nature of out tours

Driving time is 8 hours. If you get motion / travel sickness we do NOT recommend you choose this tour. We offer a 2 day tour which would be much more suitable.

Supplied by Ocean Road Tours

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