Great Ocean Road Reverse: Unforgettable VIP Coastal Escape
HIGHLIGHTS: Are you the kind of person that enjoys losing your breath sometimes? Are you ready for the beauty of this storm-carved coastline? If you said yes, you're ready to join us on this multi-awarded Great Ocean Road Small Groups Tour! One of the best aspects of this tour is that by reversing the usual route, we get to experience the 12 Apostles in the tranquil morning hours, steering clear of the afternoon rush. Additionally, the sunlight casts a magnificent glow on the limestone formations at this time of day. Things you will see and do: • Travel in reverse and go straight to the Twelve Apostles avoinding the large afternoon crowds. • At least 4 attractions at the Shipwreck Coast: 12 Apostles Coast, Gibson Steps, Loch Ard Gorge, and The Razorback • Coastal towns: Apollo Bay and Lorne - Guaranteed koalas spotting - Multilingual Interactive Audio Guide + a compliementary Melbourne City Walking Self-Guided Tour - Quality and Sustainable (carbon offset) Accredited Tour Operator
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camilleaL8837EI, 12/15/2025 9:47:27 PM
Glen was a wonderful tour guide! The Great Ocean Road is stunning 🤩. And he made sure to stop and see wildlife along the way. I saw my first koala outside a sanctuary…we actually saw 5!
Tijuana_A, 12/15/2025 7:01:36 PM
It was nice to see some of the countryside but the trip quickly became redundant. After seeing the 12 Apostles, which was beautiful, it felt like a series of rocks, beach, beach rocks, rocks, beach. The olny other differences were the stop at the chocolate factory and in the town for lunch.
Samuel_B, 12/15/2025 5:21:49 PM
Guide was good. If you enjoy being crowned into a small minivan with 12 people for 12 hours, this is for you. I wouldn’t recommend unless you’re in Melbourne for more than a week and run out of things to do. We did the secret food tour the day before which was excellent. Do that instead.
Sabrina_S, 12/15/2025 3:00:42 PM
The Great Ocean Road is one of the most popular tourist route you can take while traveling to Melbourne. This tour does a pretty good job in showcasing what Victoria has to offer. While the first two hours of the tour is quite boring because you will be driving through the flat countryside before reaching the 12 Apostles, the rest of the day going reverse is fun. There are plenty of stops to stretch your legs and take a stroll and the tour guide is excellent with storytelling and giving fun facts. Overall, I really enjoyed the reverse route!
Jamie_Q, 12/15/2025 3:48:16 AM
Really enjoyed the tour. Glen was a fantastic guide. Super personable and gave us the perfect amount of information. Great Ocean Road is incredibly beautiful and you can’t miss it if coming to Melbourne.
Anita, 12/15/2025 3:39:41 AM
Other than having to get up at a God awful time in the morning to catch the shuttle (but I was also coming in from the suburb on the train), it was a perfect tour! Kevin was great! Great driver...I sat in the front with him since everyone else with companions needed the coupled seats. He made great safety driving decisions and was patient with drivers that need to go back to driving school. He was VERY much into augmenting our experience...all the little details ie saw a kaolo bear in the envt and stopped van safely to have us get out and see, set the boundaries and expectations perfectly when trip started, during and summed up our day at the end. He was personable, very knowledgeable and gave 100% w a great attitude. I would absolutely recommend him and the tour company to anyone. Great vans...comfortable ride. The itinerary was great...Just as you get bored or dozed, there was a stop but not too busy either. Beautiful sights and points that were worthwhile. You'll enjoy it!
Joanne_G, 12/14/2025 9:15:29 PM
It is a long day, but worth it. Having a smaller group let us explore more with our great guide/driver Jimmy. We pulled over to spot koalas sleeping in trees or kangaroos hanging out on a golf course. The coast is stunning and be prepared for 4 seasons of weather in 5 min. This is true nature.
AnnaMaria_B, 12/14/2025 4:19:24 AM
We had such a good time with Jimmy Chan - he was very knowledgable, told lots of stories and anecdotes, navigates smoothly and safely, found perfect spots - which allowed us to see koala and kangaroos in the wild. Can absolutely recommend for a day out to explore the great ocean road!
R3113WOmirandam, 12/14/2025 2:35:25 AM
I had a fantastic time. Our guide Jimmy was so knowledgeable From the time we started the trip to the end, was great. His really knowledgeable. So much to see,and breath taking views. Highly recommend
38charlinea, 12/13/2025 11:35:10 PM
Jimmy is our tour guide very informative guide.We are able to see koala along the drive..He is very knowledgeable being a guide
- 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
- 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.
- If you are traveling with people, not in the same booking, please let us know at least 24 hours in advance. We operate with multiple buses and can't guarantee sitting together without being informed.
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