Great Ocean Road Tour Reverse -Luxury 13 Small Group-Hotel PickUP
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Great Ocean Road Tour Reverse -Luxury 13 Small Group-Hotel PickUP
By TOURS AROUND MELBOURNE
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Ages 6-99, max of 13 per group
Duration: 12h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: English
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- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Luxury Deluxe Bus
- Vanilla Flavor coke zero
- A lot of fun and jokes
- More time at the look out since it`s a reverse itinerary. Will reach the famous spots before crowds.
- A lifetime experience ( not just a tour )
- Entry/Admission - Mutton Bird Lookout
- Entry/Admission - Twelve Apostles
- Entry/Admission - The Razorback
- Entry/Admission - Loch Ard Gorge
- Entry/Admission - Mait's Rest
What's not included- Lunch
- MORNING TEA/ COFFEE
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Option 1400 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaPick Up 6:45 am From Immigration Museum 400 Flinders Street Melbourne.( Between William St & Market St )Walking Distance From Flinders St Train Station. Sometimes Early Morning Taxi & Uber Could Have Long Wait Time .So Book Your Uber A Day Ahead. So We Can Leave Sharp 6:45 AM To Beat The Traffic"
- Option 2Adina Apartment Hotel Melbourne, 189 Queen St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia189 Queen Street Melbourne Outside Adina Apartment Hotel 6:35 AM
- Option 3Melbourne Skydeck, 7 Riverside Quay, Southbank VIC 3006, AustraliaOutside Melbourne Skydeck. Opposite Langham Hotel.
Pickup details- We Will Confirm Pick Up Time A Day Before the Tour.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:- 400 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 478616P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- Travel time is already included in total tour duration.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travellers
- 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: 478616P1
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- 400 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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- O6247CUmarial0 contributionsTOURS AROUND MELBOURNE "COMPANY" is the BEST PROVIDERS TO USE.Tours Around Melbourne "COMPANY" and OUR GUIDE RENE were exceptional in making our family holiday with friends an experience we will all definitely remember. From the support (JAKESH) received prior to our TOUR to our actual holiday. Everyone in our group (5 adults) couldn't stop talking about the holiday and THE EXPERIENCE. Our group that used TOURS AROUND MELBOURNE COMPANY on the recent holiday to MELBOURNE all agreed that the EXPERIENCE and TOURS AROUND MELBOURNE "COMPANY" is the BEST providers to use. This is our 3rd AND BEST TOUR IN AUSTRALIA, and I have another booked later this year to PHILIP ISLAND. Special shout to JAKESH & RENE OUR GUIDE who made the holiday even better and hassle free. Cheers!!Written 18 February 2025
- U7023RIrileys0 contributionsA Tour worth 100✨✨✨✨✨✨✨We are Glad we chose this Company for our Family Great ocean Road Tour. Jai was our Tour Guide. He was very professional and friendly at the same time. His tour itinerary was crafted and timed skilfully, so we were able to avoid the crowd/' peak ' hours. The tour was very informative and enjoyable-a perfect balance! there were 6of us on the day. The van is also very spacious and clean. Highly recommended . Thanks you so much, Tours Around Melbourne for a great day. It was a long day but totally worth it 100 stars.Written 18 February 2025
- Odyssey232316361620 contributionsA Must Do in MelbourneBooked the Great Ocean Road tour through Tours ARound Melbourne and run by Jake’s.On the day Great value classic small group sized comfortable bus tour, with sufficient time at stops to explore and take photos. A special mention to our guide Jakesh who was friendly, experienced, safe, and set the tone for the day. Great Value for the MoneyWritten 18 February 2025
- Voyager543108703810 contributionsLoved it 💫💫💫💫💫It was a Very well planned and executed tour. We were picked from our hotel on the dot. In a very comfortable and clean mini bus. Had Breakfast break around 8:30am. Then drove the Dairy country to the main lookouts. 12 Apostles Loch Ard George etc. Helicopter Ride is A must at 12 Apostles. Our Guide Nam was Superb. Full of all the knowledge and history of the area.He even found koalas and kangaroos for us in the wild. His Playlist was Superb. Took us to a really nice beach. And evening Tea was at Chocolate Factory yummy . It was a day full of Adventures.Written 18 February 2025
- 795leenat0 contributionsHighly RecommendI strongly recommend Tours Around Melbourne. , it was a great experience. We were picked up by Michael he was a great Guide always looking out for us. If you our looking for a guided tour this is the one, with a vast of knowledge and more than 15 years of experience you can tell from his calm driving and knowledge Definitely one of those guides that love doing his job. Highly RecommendedWritten 18 February 2025
- X3005DSjanetg0 contributionsOcean Road experienceFantastic scenery The apostles were spectacular bus comfortable and driver very knowledgable Highly recommend this tripWritten 16 February 2025
- 526samarap0 contributionsThanks Heaps For A wonderful ExperienceWe are so Glad we booked this tour with Tours Around Melbourne. From the first minute it was a Great experience. We felt like we were doing our Dream Tour. The coastline was mesmerising and the vehicle so comfortable and our Guide Nam was a Legend to do the tour with. Nam made our Day A great one. Gave us all the information on the history and Wildlife in the Area. His Playlist was awesome. Thanks Heaps for Such a Wonderful experienceWritten 5 February 2025
- wendyeU5556FZ0 contributionsHighly RecommendedWe enjoyed every minute of the tour. The mini bus nice and comfortable 😌 Great Ocean Road is A must see in Melbourne. You will see so many different landscapes in A day. Also kangaroos and koalas. Highly RecommendWritten 3 February 2025
- Connector475045309850 contributionsA First Class ExperienceWe have done many different tours in many countries, but this was a tour that I was really satisfied with. I liked the comfortable bus, which cannot be found on any other tour bus that was super comfortable ! It was nice that the guide was considerate and made sure we didn't get bored and tired even during the long tour of about 12 to 13 hours! I enjoyed the detailed recommendations, from restaurants to coffee, desserts, wine, souvenirs, and places to visit! Guide Bill was so kind and it was a pleasure to work with your positive energy and passion! Oh, and thanks to our guide, we also saw wild koalas and kangaroos! I'm really lucky to meet such a good guide on the tour~~~Thank you!Written 3 February 2025
- I3530OOjamesm0 contributionsA Great ExperienceWhat an incredible day on the Great Ocean Road! My husband and I traveled from the US, and Jai tailored the tour based on our interests. His knowledge and experience of the area made the journey more impactful. We also appreciated he supported local businesses, and we got to meet and talk to these friendly folks. (Simon in Colac) Jai also went out of his way to find wildlife, which was the highlight of the day! Such a memorable trip! Thank you, Jai😇Written 3 February 2025
- P7778CGstephenm0 contributionsThanks Heaps for Making our Australia Trip A Great one 💥💥It was such a great experience. We booked private tours with “TOURS AROUND MELBOURNE “ . And we had such Great fun and Memories. The vehicles staff and the whole team was a Pleasure to deal with. Great ocean Road Philip island Melbourne city tour Have left us with Great memories to cherish Thanks Heaps for making our Holidays Great Fun.Written 3 February 2025
- Venture436408863930 contributionsA Big Thanks for a Fantastic Tour 💞Rene guide is the best!!!!! I would also like to thank the Tours around Melbourne staff who kindly guided me even though I made a last-minute reservation. It must have been very difficult to drive and be a tour guide from morning to evening, but without showing any signs of it, she always smiled brightly and used witty remarks to make sure we were never bored. Actually, I was really Thrilled . I thought you were really cool, and even though it was a long day I think I left behind unforgettable memories!Written 3 February 2025
- andrewgC3610YE0 contributionsA great experienceBeautiful experience! guide was very friendly and open, with a good sence of humor. HE gave all day long very detailed information and used every opportunity to show the beauties of the countryside and the amazing flora and fauna. We were very satisfied and all our expectations were fulfilled. We will definitely remember these stories for a long time :) Thank you MICHAEL ! for Great Ocean RoadWritten 1 February 2025
- Jet575249126040 contributionsGreat Family Private TourThe driver was knowledgeable, and the timing at each stop was ideal, as there weren't many other tourists around. I would highly recommend this tour to those seeking a convenient way to experience the beautiful Great Ocean Road. My family and I took the private tour, and the experience was incredible. Totally worth the price. Our Guide was super cool He asked about our preferences and was sensitive to the needs of everyone in the group. He was the perfect mix of fun, informative, and laid-back. We highly recommend this tour.Written 1 February 2025
- aishwaryak20250 contributionsMust In Melbourne ## Highly Recommendit was a very interesting experience. You can see the whole process of wild penguins returning home from the sea. The penguins are very cute and it is a wonderful and unforgettable experience. I hope everyone will also protect the earth.Written 8 January 2025
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Paul M
Felixstowe, UK29 contributions
Short time in Melbourne and we chose to use the private tour rather than hire a car for this great ocean road experience which actually begins at the 12 apostles which helps avoid the busy crowds
A long day well thought out and despite the sun not wanting to come out until we were on our way back , it didn’t spoilt the day at all overall a fantastic authentic experience well led by Bill who was open to random additional stops when time allowed when the eagle eyed tourists spotted different animals en route as well as the planned koala and kangaroo stops
Well worth it & hats off to Bill who kept his enthusiasm from the first pick up @ 0600 until dropping us off last at 1830 , also acting as the DJ as well as quiz master keeping us well entertained between stops and very informative with fact checks of the tour throughout ….. 11/10 and a credit to the company
Would recommend for any age group - we were a mixed group between 25 & 70 and all seemed equally satisfied
A long day well thought out and despite the sun not wanting to come out until we were on our way back , it didn’t spoilt the day at all overall a fantastic authentic experience well led by Bill who was open to random additional stops when time allowed when the eagle eyed tourists spotted different animals en route as well as the planned koala and kangaroo stops
Well worth it & hats off to Bill who kept his enthusiasm from the first pick up @ 0600 until dropping us off last at 1830 , also acting as the DJ as well as quiz master keeping us well entertained between stops and very informative with fact checks of the tour throughout ….. 11/10 and a credit to the company
Would recommend for any age group - we were a mixed group between 25 & 70 and all seemed equally satisfied
Written 10 February 2025
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Hamish Y
Birmingham, UK1 contribution
Jan 2025 • Couples
Jake is absolutely wonderful, funny, and friendly, and we had a great time with him as our tour guide on the Great Ocean Road Full Day tour . He provided us with a background and history of every place we’d visited on this tour, with some amazing stories.
He made our experience (me and my husband) even more special by playing and dedicating Songs to everyone in the Bus perfect’ for us in the bus. So very thoughtful, as we were on our honeymoon! Thanks again, Jake
Would definitely recommend Tours Around Melbourne for anyone planning to go on this tour, and feel free to ask for your tour guide as ‘Jake ' for those extra laughs, while at it. 😆
He made our experience (me and my husband) even more special by playing and dedicating Songs to everyone in the Bus perfect’ for us in the bus. So very thoughtful, as we were on our honeymoon! Thanks again, Jake
Would definitely recommend Tours Around Melbourne for anyone planning to go on this tour, and feel free to ask for your tour guide as ‘Jake ' for those extra laughs, while at it. 😆
Written 31 January 2025
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Inspire32288663135
Whangarei, New Zealand5 contributions
Sept 2024 • Family
We had a wonderful experience with our tour guide, Troy from Tours AroundMelbourne. He was incredibly funny, outgoing, and had a fantastic sense of humor. Troy even took us to several scenic lookout points that were not included in the itinerary. He also made sure all of us fully enjoyed the scenic view along the Great Ocean Road by playing great songs Funny Songs & singing himself the whole time haha! Thanks for the wonderful time Troy. Hope we’ll meet again someday :)
Written 3 September 2024
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Sam V
4 contributions
Sept 2024 • Friends
We are Air India Crew. Had 2 days lay over in Melbourne.
We went on this Great Ocean Road Tour
With
Tours Around Melbourne " Company"
It was such an AWESOME tour 😀.
The guide was such an treat to do the Tour with . Luxury mini bus was so comfortable.
We saw 🐨 koalas Kangaroos.
12 Apostles. Loch Ard George. And so many other Limestone creations.
Drive Alonng the ocean was so mesmerising.
The best tour of our lives I will say.
12 Apostles Helicopter Ride recommended by guide change the whole precipitation of seeing the 12 Apostles.
Chocolate factory Stop was Cherry 🍒 on cake.
Will recommend this tour
&
Tours Around Melbourne Company to all of my fellow
Crew members.
Highly Recommend ☺️
We went on this Great Ocean Road Tour
With
Tours Around Melbourne " Company"
It was such an AWESOME tour 😀.
The guide was such an treat to do the Tour with . Luxury mini bus was so comfortable.
We saw 🐨 koalas Kangaroos.
12 Apostles. Loch Ard George. And so many other Limestone creations.
Drive Alonng the ocean was so mesmerising.
The best tour of our lives I will say.
12 Apostles Helicopter Ride recommended by guide change the whole precipitation of seeing the 12 Apostles.
Chocolate factory Stop was Cherry 🍒 on cake.
Will recommend this tour
&
Tours Around Melbourne Company to all of my fellow
Crew members.
Highly Recommend ☺️
Written 24 September 2024
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Your Title Best if the Bestest
Made us feel we have best of the best hard working team.
We would love to take your fellow crew members on our tours and provide great experiences.
Looking forward to seeing rest of the crew members on our tours.
Written 27 September 2024
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Manoj M
1 contribution
Oct 2024 • Family
The Great Ocean Road tour was an unforgettable experience, made all the more special by our incredible guide, Jay. From the moment we started, Jay’s enthusiasm and deep knowledge of the region brought the stunning landscapes to life. His storytelling and insight into the history, wildlife, and hidden gems of the Great Ocean Road made the journey both educational and entertaining. Jay’s attention to detail and genuine care for ensuring we had the best experience possible truly set this tour apart. I highly recommend this tour and Jay as a guide for anyone looking to explore one of the world’s most beautiful coastal drives!
Written 23 November 2024
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Neelam P
1 contribution
Dec 2024 • Couples
The views are amazing however the experience was spoilt for us. The minibus was like a freezer and considering you spend over 50% of your time sitting in the minibus. We spent most of time trying to keep warm instead of appreciating the views. Complained several times however the driver never resolved the issue.
Written 20 January 2025
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Hi Neelam we Glad you enjoyed the stunning views on Great Ocean Road Tour.
Hi it was a hot sunny day almost 38 Degrees Celsius . So we have to keep the Aircon going. We tried to slow it down on Your request. But couldn't not put it right down because it was a very hot day.
Written 31 January 2025
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Trail68445526789
Wellington, New Zealand5 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
The Great Ocean Road Tour was a great day full of spectacular scenery. The Operator went out of his way to ensure that it was an enjoyable experience.
It was a long trip but executed with skill by an experienced Operator who balanced long stints of driving with spectacular scenery stops, eating/rest/bathroom stops and informed commentary + We saw 🐨 koalas Kangaroos". Highly recommended.
It was a long trip but executed with skill by an experienced Operator who balanced long stints of driving with spectacular scenery stops, eating/rest/bathroom stops and informed commentary + We saw 🐨 koalas Kangaroos". Highly recommended.
Written 10 November 2024
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Hi We are thrilled to know you have had a Great Day. We always try our level best to ensure our Will have a Great experience. And such feedbacks gives us more energy to keep on providing Remarkable Experience to our Guests 🤗
Written 12 November 2024
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Curiosity34521195748
Ohio6 contributions
Nov 2024 • Solo
I had the most fabulous Great Ocean Rd trip today. The trip was exactly as described. Jake was a fabulous guide; knowledgeable, prompt, accommodsting and communication was swift when I emailed to confirm a last minute booking.
He went out of his way to make me feel comfortable as a solo traveller and he had a good rapport with all the group.
It was a very pleasant journey through out . The Mini Bus was very comfortable and Modern.
We saw kangaroos 🦘 koala 🐨 in the wild.
A Day to remember for a long time.
I highly recommend booking this tour.
He went out of his way to make me feel comfortable as a solo traveller and he had a good rapport with all the group.
It was a very pleasant journey through out . The Mini Bus was very comfortable and Modern.
We saw kangaroos 🦘 koala 🐨 in the wild.
A Day to remember for a long time.
I highly recommend booking this tour.
Written 10 November 2024
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Your Title for the Review tells us Jake and our Hard Working team are heading in the Right Direction in the efforts to Provide great experience to our Guests. Such reviews inspires us and give us energy to work even harder to provide such experience to our Guests.
And of course Comfortable Mini Buses are very important for these 12 Hours long Tours.
Thanks heaps for such a Great Review
Written 12 November 2024
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Maps49689889225
1 contribution
July 2024 • Family
Best Road tour of our lives.
it was 5 of us joined this Great Ocean Road tour.
we enjoyed every second of the tour. from seeing 12 Apostles loch ard george.
Helicopter ride over the 12 Apostles.
The costal drive was amazing stunning and the guide provided us with all the information on history and stories of shipwrecks which was so amazing.
Saw kangaroos and koalas in the wild which were not even part of the itinerary. And chocolates and ice cream factory stop was just amazing.
Amazed with the service and the experience.
Thanks alot tours around Melbourne for a life time experience.
Highly recommended.
👍👌
5Stars.
it was 5 of us joined this Great Ocean Road tour.
we enjoyed every second of the tour. from seeing 12 Apostles loch ard george.
Helicopter ride over the 12 Apostles.
The costal drive was amazing stunning and the guide provided us with all the information on history and stories of shipwrecks which was so amazing.
Saw kangaroos and koalas in the wild which were not even part of the itinerary. And chocolates and ice cream factory stop was just amazing.
Amazed with the service and the experience.
Thanks alot tours around Melbourne for a life time experience.
Highly recommended.
👍👌
5Stars.
Written 6 July 2024
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Fearless605634
2 contributions
Jan 2025 • Couples
Our guide Jay was great - really fun and informative. The optional helicopter ride at the Apostles is worth the cost - best way to see the area from above and along the coast. We had just the right number in our group - the van we traveled is much better way to travel the windy coastal area than a large bus. Would highly recommend!
Written 16 January 2025
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what time does this typically return to melbourne
Written 5 August 2024
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