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Private One Day Great Ocean Road Tour (13 Hour) Extended Version
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Private One Day Great Ocean Road Tour (13 Hour) Extended Version

By Great Ocean Road Tours
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Ages 12-99
Duration: 13h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Driver/guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • National Park fees
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Fuel surcharge
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Entry/Admission - Twelve Apostles Marine National Park
  • Entry/Admission - The Great Ocean Road
  • Entry/Admission - Port Campbell National Park
What's not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entry/Admission - Melbourne Skydeck


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • Please ensure you have communicated a pick up location at least 24 hours prior to your departure date. Pick up's are from either inside the Melbourne CBD grid, Docklands or Southbank area. If you require a pick-up from outside of these areas you will be required to meet us at a pre-allocated pick-up point - 100 Lorimer Street, Docklands, Victoria 3008.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Port pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.
      • Station Pier, 6 Waterfront Pl, Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Near public transportation
        • Not wheelchair accessible
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 110512P10

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Most travellers can participate
        • We wish to advise larger groups of 4 or 5, that our luggage capacity is limited, so we recommend 1 x airplane cabin-sized bags per person. For groups of 3 passengers or less, 1 x standard size suitcase & 1 x cabin-sized bag per person is acceptable.
        • NOTE : This total duration spent in the car will be 8-9 hours, as we will travel over 500+ Kilometres. If you suffer from car motion sickness, we do not recommend you choose this tour. We do also a 2 Day Tour with just 4-5 hours driving per day. Please refer to our website for further details
        • Please provide a local mobile contact number on your booking, incase we need to contact you pre-tour
        • Pick up point - Direct Hotel Pick Up (Melbourne CBD, Docklands or Southbank only)
        • Hotel drop off - As per your original Pick up Location.
        • Comfy trainers/sneakers are advisable
        • Minimum age is 12 years
        • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 110512P10

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        • Great Ocean Road Tours
          86
          Australia
          Joined in July 2018
        • P2730OUlisac
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Do not miss
          Great day with James! He did a wonderful job of making this day so special-very informative and efficient-definitely would recommend
          Written 11 October 2024
        • laiw803
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A Great Day On The Great Ocean Road With James
          Many thanks to James who took us on the Great Ocean Road trip. James had ensured comprehensive coverage of the scenic spots and peppered the trip with interesting background information along the way. James had also helped to take some of the best pictures for our trip, making our trip in Melbourne a most memorable one! We strongly recommend James' 5-star excellent service! Vincent Lai Singapore
          Written 16 September 2024
        • Allan65tel
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Incredible 2 day tour
          We loved this experience. 2 day is certainly the way to go. There is much more to see and do than we expected. We just thought it as a road with pretty views of the sea. Boy were we wrong ! Easy booking experience and James our guide was very accommodating, especially for my wife who needed regular rest room stops. A great 2 days out on the Great Ocean Road.
          Written 23 May 2024
        • V2177JAmarkg
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great trip
          As a couple there were so many positives, the driver,accommodation,sights,meals, and the company of fellow passengers, there is no way to put a dollar value on that.
          Written 18 October 2023
        • KenJoe22
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great Ocean Road Tour
          Went on the Great Ocean Road Tour today with our guide, Mark. It was an early morning 1 day trip and well worth it. Mark was very knowledgeable and friendly. We really appreciated the history of each location we visited. He was also very precise and detailed about each stop. We appreciated the coffee/tea and snack provided too! We highly recommend, as the coastline is spectacular!
          Written 29 May 2023
        • 644austinr
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Look no further
          Wife and I, 70+ years old, are frequent international travelers and often hire private tour guides. Some work well, some less so. Always looking to research best options. My advice in visiting Great Ocean Rd from Melbourne: your search is over…call/write James. You can see from other reviews all his attributes. What I can add is that our experiences was that even when he can’t give the tour himself he chooses another good guide… and then he, James , worries throughout the tour that all is good even when he’s supposed to be on vacation. In our case, Max filled in for James and was a courteous, attentive, informative, interesting, pleasant driver and guide for our 2-day tour. Together, James and Max teamed up to take care of a last minute hitch that was weather-related… seamlessly. Also, if you can afford the time, I highly recommend the 2-day option to better enjoy, at a more relaxed pace, the beauty and culture of the local stops.
          Written 25 May 2023
        • J6699TZpaular
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Looking for a fantastic tour, choose Great Ocean Road Tours. We saw wildlife in abundance & incredible natural beauty.
          My husband & I took the private Great Ocean Road tour with James, it was everything we wanted and more. James was thoroughly knowledgeable, very personable and professional. Being a private tour he gave us options & asked what we were most interested in. I would use the tour company again in a heartbeat.
          Written 20 May 2023
        • closestexit
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          The high point of my trip to Australia!
          My friend and I booked a custom 3-day tour that allowed us to experience the Great Ocean Road and Grampians National Park. Our guide James made sure we got to see all the highlights. He was extremely knowledgeable and we learned a lot about the beautiful scenery and trails as well as life in Australia in general. We appreciated the care James took to set expectations when recommending lodging and places for meals which were always excellent. I got to experience many things during my time in Australia but the tour with James was the high point for me. Would highly recommend this company.
          Written 18 December 2022
        • josephineo265
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Wonderful 2 day tour on the great ocean road
          We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 day tour on the great Ocean Road! James is the perfect guide. Having driven on this route so frequently, he was able to provide little nuggets of information throughout the trip. The stops were so well planned, we did not feel rushed and this is how trip should be like. The vehicle is also clean and new. Highly recommended to anyone who would like to take a tour on the Great Ocean Road.
          Written 7 December 2022
        • jx902
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          a very fun and relaxing experience!
          We did the two day private great ocean road tour with James and it was an absolutely fantastic experience. James was very welcoming, friendly and professional throughout the whole tour, and we felt extremely at ease in his capable hands. We highly recommend this tour if you are looking for a fun and relaxing journey through the great ocean road!
          Written 21 November 2022
        • D260YFdanielg
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Best experience ever
          Was so happy went on two day tour so we were not rush. Our tour operator James was such a great person with great stories about tour and the country. We got to see the greatest views I have ever seen. Would love to do your again
          Written 17 September 2022
        • 629valj
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Bucket List - tick tick tick
          Really top notch tour with Stuart. Initial (detailed) discussion with James as we were quite particular about what we wanted to see. Everything was ticked off our list, plus some places we weren't expecting but equally as beautiful. Magic tour. Perfect for a couple. Must do.
          Written 17 August 2022
        • sailthe77seas
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Brill
          What a great experience this was. We saw tonnes of wildlife, views were superb. Our guide Stuart was fantastic with our group (different ages) and it was a pleasure to be in his company over the 2 days. We really liked the choice of overnight venue, being Apollo Bay.
          Written 1 August 2022
        • ezpzylemonsqueezey
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Highly Recommended
          We did this as a shore excursion from Melbourne. We had a full day available as we were trasniting via the spirit of tasmania, so we were able to squeeze in a 12 hour tour. This allowed us to cover much more in one day than if we were to have hired a car from the port and self-driven ourselves. Plus it took a lot of stress out of the day.
          Written 4 July 2022
        • nicolasC2298GB
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great Private Tour
          The Great Ocean Road has been on our bucket list. And after having had our holiday to Australia postponed 5 times and delayed by almost 2 years, we thought, as it was our last place to visit on our 3 week holiday, that we would go all out and book a private tour! It really was truly memorable. The cost for my husband and I wasn't over-excessive (around $800 Australian) and we were delivered an A1 tour. James, who was our driver as well as our guide has lived on the road for a long time, so he knew the history and some of the interesting local stuff. The stress of hiring a car and having to do all that driving in one day - no way hooseeee! Do yourself a favour and do it in style - you won't regret it.
          Written 28 June 2022
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        SingaporeSusan88
        Singapore, Singapore12 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2023 • Friends
        The Great Ocean Road is really a must visit. We almost dropped it off our list as one of our group wanted to visit a wildlife park instead. But so glad to choose to take a tour down here. The wildlife is great here as well and feels more natural. Our guide James managed to find a koala in the wild. Now that was an experience, which apparently might not be possible in decades to come due to their dwindling numbers. So sad :(
        Written 24 November 2023
        This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
        Thanks Susan, I'm always thrilled when we manage to spot a koala on the tour. It is however sadly becoming harder and harder. Their numbers are down from 82,000 (2018) to 57,000 (2023) which is a drastic drop, and it is predicted they will become extinct in New South Wales by 2050. It just goes to show the devastating effect climate change is having on our wildlife in Australia. I hope your family had a safe trip back to Singapore. So lovely to meet you all. Thanks, James
        Written 1 January 2024
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