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Escape Discovery Adventures

1/17 York Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3931, Australia
03 1300 480 235
Ranked #1 of 79 tours in Melbourne
5.0 of 5 stars 159 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: At Escape Discovery Adventures our guests experience more than just a tour. Our all inclusive, small group one day Great Ocean Road adventures capture...... more » Owner description: At Escape Discovery Adventures our guests experience more than just a tour. Our all inclusive, small group one day Great Ocean Road adventures capture the very best of the region and offers fantastic value for money. With an emphasis on quality, our specially designed route get you closer to nature and avoids the crowds, providing a more personal service that allows you to fully absorb yourself in a memorable day out. « less
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Sydney, Australia
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Paul gave an absolutely outstanding tour. He was knowledgeable on seemingly everything from where Tim Tams got their name to types of trees in the rainforest. The tour included good meals for lunch and dinner in the price and the small group in comparison to the other tours was a plus. Definitely one of the best tours I've been on.... More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Wow, what can I say? I have worked in travel and tourism for over 20 years and been on many tours. This is the best. Paul is very knowledgeable and has taken the time and energy to do his research and put together a very comprehensive tour to the Great Ocean Road. From a informative commentary, to no question too... More

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Sydney
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

My husband and I had always wanted to do the Great Ocean Rd, and after checking TA we booked with Escape Discovery Adventures - and we're so glad we did! Paul is absolutely outstanding - funny, friendly, honest and incredibly helpful. Nothing is too much trouble for him and he goes out of his way to make sure that all... More

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Wollongong, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

The Great ocean Road is certainly a must see when you viisit Melbourne. We chose Escape Discovery because of it exceptional reviews and while our guide was good and the overall package offered good value, we returned to Melbourne pretty sore from the long journey in the small van. The seats weren't comfortable at all and next time I'd choose... More

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Rochester, Minnesota
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

This tour was really fantastic! I cannot say enough nice things about our host Paul. He is very knowledgeable, and treated us like friends, rather than like customers. I was quite busy attending a week-long convention in Melbourne, but reserved one full day for touring since it is such a long trip from Minnesota. I am really glad I did,... More

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Dallas, Texas
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

We spent the day with Paul on the Great Ocean Road during our recent visit to Melbourne. I agree with the other reviewers that this tour was the highlight of our stay in Melbourne. Paul was very knowledgeable and very accommodating. His attention to detail was incredible - from the morning tea biscuits made by his wife, to the wildlife... More

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Seattle, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012
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This Great Ocean Road tour was my favorite tour of my Auatralian vacation. I learned more about Australia's history, people, land and wildlife than I imagined. Paul, who is the owner & tour guide was a wealth of information. he is friendly, personable and knowledgable. You can tell he is passionate about Australia. It is a full day packed with... More

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Los Angeles, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

I went on the 1-day Great Ocean Road tour with my husband and another friend on Easter Sunday, one of the busiest (maybe the busiest?) weekend in Australia. We picked this tour based on the reviews, and it absolutely lived up to it's name. Having gone on a terrible Phillip Island trip 3 days prior, we were literally slack-jawed at... More

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London, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

We had the best time on this tour. The day started of perfectly, being picked up bang on schedule. Paul was a great tour guide, and even though the day was long, the time flew past. He was very friendly, funny and entertaining, and certainly very knowledgable telling us stories about both the Great Ocean Road, and Australia as well.... More

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The Hague, The Netherlands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012
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When we were travelling through Australia in March and April, we also wanted to visit the Great Ocean Road. The choice was to drive in a rental car or book one of the tours. Because of the great reviews on Tripadvisor, we decided to book with Escape Discovery Adventures and we didn't regret that. The day started with some miscommunication... More

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