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Go West Tours

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
1300 736 551
Ranked #11 of 79 tours in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 151 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Go West Tours provides great value small group tours from Melbourne to the Great Ocean Road & to Phillip Island for the famous Penguin Parade. Free...... more » Owner description: Go West Tours provides great value small group tours from Melbourne to the Great Ocean Road & to Phillip Island for the famous Penguin Parade. Free WiFi access is included throughout our tours to offer our guests the greatest possible convenience & connectivity. Our tours focus not only on a series of great destinations, but also on providing the best possible customer service and value for money.We're so confident you'll love your day with us that we proudly offer a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. We look forward to meeting you on tour and to providing you with a genuinely memorable Melbourne experience. « less
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Wollongong, Australia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

I'm actually really lucky my girlfriend won the rock-paper-scissors on this one, because I wanted to go to the Mornington peninsula and she wanted to see the penguins. Anyway, the penguins won out and we had a great day. Our guide, Rhys was full of facts and was good for a bit of banter too. His cheesy soundtrack was a... More

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Edinburgh
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

We attended the Phillip Island tour and it was great. The guide, Len, was superb, both knowledgable and friendly (somehow he also remembered every bodies name). You do a lot of things on the day with visit to the Chocolate Factory, koala centre, winery (both the cheese and wine are fantastic) and the penguin parade. Overall would definitely recommend this... More

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Terry Smit, Owner at Go West Tours, responded to this review
16 May 2012

Hi Duddsie, Thanks very much for your review. We're delighted you enjoyed the range of attractions visited on our tour. We'll be sure to give Len a pat on the back for his good work. Best wishes for your onward travels! More

Toronto, ON
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

We went on the Phillip Island tour yesterday, and had an absolutely fantastic time. Our tour leader was John, and he was fun, knowledgeable and kept us on schedule. Panny's chocolate factory was fun. The koala conservation was interesting, although a bit rushed due to the number of hours of daylight at this time of year and the number of... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

We were blessed with the most gorgeous day for our trip to the Great Ocean Road. The sun shone, the bus arrived promptly and our guide Dave showed us a great time on tour. A really nice surprise was the free WiFi on board the bus, which meant we could upload our new pics stright to Facebook and chat with... More

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Terry Smit, Owner at Go West Tours, responded to this review
11 May 2012

Hi Wally, thanks very much for your review! We're glad you enjoyed using our free onboard WiFi service so much. This new innovation has been very warmly received by our guests and we look forward to many more folks enjoying this service. Happy travels! More

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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Took the 1-day tour of the great ocean road. It's an early start and a lot of driving, but worth it if you have the day. Most of the road feels like a build up, nice views and interesting coastline, even some wild koalas hanging about, but the goal is definitely the 12 Apostles, the rock figures sticking up out... More

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Terry Smit, Owner at Go West Tours, responded to this review
9 May 2012

Hi Sjhenk, Thanks very much for your review! Yes, it is a long journey along the Great Ocean Road, but as you say, well worthwhile. The 12 Apostles are certainly the best known attraction, although our guest feedback indicates that Loch Ard Gorge, just 5 minutes further along, is also a major highlight. Thanks again for your review and best... More

Hobart
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012
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I did the Philip Island one day tour last week with my Mother and Sister. Our wonderful guide and driver was Tim. He greeted us with a friendly wave as he pulled up in front of our hotel and then quickly jumped out to greet us and apologise for being a little late as he had a no show at... More

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Southampton
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

I went to Phillip Island and I'm sad to say that this though the guide was knowledgeable and all the attractions were great this was the worst tour I went on during my holiday. It was poor value for money compared to other companies, the guide was nowhere near as informative as other trips I've been on. The day was... More

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Terry Smit, Owner at Go West Tours, responded to this review
2 May 2012

It is always disappointing when any guest has not enjoyed their experience on tour. Our research indicates that this guest joined our tour on Good Friday in the midst of absolute peak holiday period. Regrettably, on this day our tour experienced unprecedented travel delays due to the sheer amount of holiday traffic heading to Phillip Island. Actually, just a week... More

Wiltshire
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

We used this company for 2 tours - the Great Ocean road & Phillips Island Penguins- both very full days. Excellent young driver/guides - knowledgeable, friendly & organised. so much to see on each day- from wineries & chocolate factories to koala reserves & rainforest walks. Unforgettable and so much better than a large coach group. More

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michigan
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012
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We took the Great Ocean Road one-day tour with GoWest. Our guide, Rhys, was knowledgeable and friendly, and gave very good advice on which parts of any stop to do first (and why). In addition to the sights, he explained some of the history of the road, and gave us stories behind some of the locations. The tour includes many... More

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Arcadia, California
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

My parents and I took the Great Ocean Road day tour. The coach picked us up from our hotel, which was the first plus. The second plus was the tour guide's (John) commentary, which was paired perfectly with his iPod soundtrack. We were definitely blessed with excellent weather. Although it was extremely hot so be ready to apply some sunscreen... More

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