Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary PREMIUM Tour
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Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary PREMIUM Tour
By Hit the Road Tours
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Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 2-99, max of 12 per group
Duration: 13h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- National Park fees
- Live commentary on board
- Professional guide
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Entry/Admission - Twelve Apostles
- Entry/Admission - The Razorback
- Entry/Admission - Loch Ard Gorge
- Entry/Admission - Mait's Rest
- Guaranteed to skip the lines
What's not included- Food and drinks
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- Pickups from Melbourne CBD and Southbank Hotels. Please send us a message specifying your pickup location and we will soon reply with your pickup time.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - 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: 72740P7- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- 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
- Expected to be back to Melbourne around 7 PM.
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 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: 72740P7
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- N6904TNchristinab0 contributionsA Fun, Gorgeous Must-Do Tour!Had a great time on the Great Ocean Road Reverse Tour! Our guide was so friendly, funny, and thoughtful. He definitely made the experience so much more enjoyable and fun. Despite the rainy weather that day, we still managed to see all the scheduled locations. He really went out of his way to help us get the most out of the experience like spending extra time looking for koalas and kangaroos or offering to take photos of us at different sites. I would definitely recommend this tour to others. It's a great, easy way to experience more of the area, especially if you're a solo traveler without a car. Everyone else on the tour was nice and friendly.Written 3 December 2024
- Lokemon_hoke0 contributionsWonderful time with my familyOur driver and guide Ann was knowledgeable and helpful throughout the trip, going to great lengths to ensure we were given a proper introduction not only to the history of the Great Ocean Road, but also the flora and fauna of the surrounding. Reverse route also helped us to beat the crowds. Definitely recommended!Written 3 December 2024
- 203kerrim0 contributionsBest Tour I've Ever Been On!Peter, our tour guide was fantastic! Everything ran smoothly and the tour highlights as promised. Going to the 12 Apostles first thing in the morning helps to avoid the crowds. Highly recommend.Written 2 December 2024
- melissa v0 contributionsHighly recommendI had a great time on my tour! Our guide Patrick was awesome, he made sure we stopped to see the sights and animals. Definitely a great way to visit the great ocean roadWritten 1 December 2024
- efrena3720 contributionsRain or Shine, an Unforgettable Tour Experience!Ann was an exceptional tour guide! She shared informative and engaging commentary along the way, providing great historical insights and excellent recommendations. Her cheerful and positive energy made the experience even more enjoyable. The tour was perfectly on time, and what stood out the most was her dedication—she walked with us at every tourist stop, rain or shine, ensuring we had the best experience. Her extra effort and professionalism truly made the tour unforgettable. Highly recommended!Written 1 December 2024
- Zita X0 contributionsBest tour of 2024!Patrick our driver and guide was fantastic! Knowledge, fun and friendly! He showed us the best views of the amazingly beautiful Great Ocean Road and managed to avoid crowds so we can enjoy it better and take great photos!!Written 29 November 2024
- Wander5370800 contributionsJust do it.What a great day! Not only astonishing views but also many short walks, allowing us to get our 10,000 steps in while enjoying the beauty. Thanks Chris for your knowledge and kindness in taking our photos, charging my phone and sharing your love of your coast.Written 28 November 2024
- 848kimg0 contributionsGood Tour To A Must See SightThis was a good way to see the Great Ocean Road with someone else driving. Our guide Glen was efficient with the time since there was a lot to cover. We loved the 12 Apostles but found we just didn’t have enough time there to do the three main walks to different viewpoints. The walk in the rainforest was nice but the multiple stops along the coast at several viewpoints on the way back could have been skipped to make more time at the Apostles. The stops for wildlife sighting and ice cream were appreciated. Overall a good day - we just felt a bit rushed at the most important locations.Written 28 November 2024
- TripeAdviser0 contributionsGoing in reverse is the way forwardMy wife and I aren't great at being amongst crowds of people, especially those given to screams and whoops when observing natural wonders. So any method of seeing these wonders that avoids the crowds is a hit with us. The reverse itinerary starts with a lot of driving but the long wait is worth it because you get to see the Apostles in comparative calm and with loads of space in which to take your best shots. Sam was a friendly and knowledgeable guide and I hope he enjoyed my Mark Knopffler recommendation...Written 27 November 2024
- georgefJ1681QF0 contributionsA great day tripGreat all around day trip. The Great Ocean Road views are incredible and the small things like a forest walk at Maits rest were great too. Thanks AnnWritten 26 November 2024
- 169sims0 contributionsGreat trip!We had a lovely time! Ann, our tour guide, was really helpful and made an effort to make sure we get good pictures and gave us in depth commentary on all the sites! We had a lovely group of people and Ann also constantly made sure we were all comfortable. Wished we had more time for lunch at Apollo Bay though, but understandable since there were many stops to cover :)Written 26 November 2024
- andrewwayfinderh0 contributionsA great day!A brilliant day. Chris is a great, warm, informative guide. The reverse tour is brilliant: no crowds, great pace. It’s a very full day and we saw beautiful spots, as well as koalas and kangaroos in the wild!Written 24 November 2024
- Tourist457221138890 contributionsA day I will rememberI spent a beautiful day and saw a lot of spots, the landscape is amazing. Jimmy, our guide, was very professional and he cared so much for every detail to be perfect and for our comfort. He’s very passionate about this job! Thank you Jimmy! He speaks mandarin if you need a translation (not my case). The minivan was modern and comfortable. It would have been good to have more time in some spots, though!Written 23 November 2024
- ryanhG5409RW0 contributionsBook with Marty!Our tour guide was excellent! Marty took us on detours to see the best views and wildlife we could see that day, while also giving us fun facts, jokes, and smooth tunes to make the longer drives go quickly.Written 22 November 2024
- DELPAborder0 contributionsFun, beautiful, time flies and Marty was greatThis was fun and the 12 hour tour was over before we knew it. There were 11 of us on the trip and Marty was our guide. He’s great. Yes, you have to get up early, but it’s worth it. If you’re doubting which tour to pick, pick this one.Written 22 November 2024
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Sreshti N
Manchester, UK6 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
The reverse trip is a smart idea to avoid the crowd and cover the distant point first while you have the morning energy. You won’t feel tired this way and still be able to cover all the points. Jack our guide is fantastic and very kind. He has a great sense of humour and is very hospitable, entertaining. He made regular stops and at made sure we stopped at the best eateries and coffee places with special tour discount. This is one tour you must choose to make the best out of your great ocean day.
Written 20 May 2021
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Peterpan
Merrimac, Australia6 contributions
Jan 2021 • Couples
Wow...What a day from beginning to end Our Tour Guide Jack was nothing but a well informed , very considerate and entertaining tour guide. My Wife and I had an absolute blast. We were so impressed by the way Jack guided us through the whole day even including 2 extra stops. If you want to go on a tour and see the great ocean road , I strongly recommend Hit The Road Tours and ask for Jack as your tour guide.
Written 4 January 2021
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Linda S
Milton Keynes, UK117 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Thoroughly enjoyed our trip with Brendan despite the weather being a bit misty, which is clearly not a fault of the operator. Brendon gave us the best chance of a good view by shuffling the itinerary around and having an early lunch.
The trip was professionally organised and run on the day. Felt very safe on what is a long day drive. Brendon was informative and fun and kept us amused in a gentle way.
Definitely reccomend.
The trip was professionally organised and run on the day. Felt very safe on what is a long day drive. Brendon was informative and fun and kept us amused in a gentle way.
Definitely reccomend.
Written 11 February 2020
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Thank you very much for the kind words! Glad to hear that even though the weather was a bit misty, you got the chance to see the beautiful scenery Victoria has to offer :)
Written 20 February 2020
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Pri
6 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
We had an extraordinary tour with our guide Jack, who was just amazing and very funny! He is a safe driver, and good story-teller. I would recommend the reverse itinerary once we could enjoy all stops without any crowds. Jack, thanks a lot! Priscila & Theo
Written 8 May 2021
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Jenny T
Dallas, Texas, United States9 contributions
July 2023 • Friends
We booked this tour as a way to see part of Australia we probably would have otherwise had to skip - and we were not disappointed. We had a day in Melbourne the day prior, so we were really looking forward to a bit of time out in nature. We got that in spades.
Neil was our guide, and he had such a huge amount of information to share with the. Group about all that we saw as we were driving. He was also kind enough to join us for our lunch stop and shared some more while we ate our parmi.
The skies were rather overcast and moody, but that just made it all the more dramatic and easy to imagine it during the height of the sailing days.
We would recommend this tour to anyone who wants get out of the city for a bit, and do it in a way that helps to avoid some of the crowds at these huge attractions.
Neil was our guide, and he had such a huge amount of information to share with the. Group about all that we saw as we were driving. He was also kind enough to join us for our lunch stop and shared some more while we ate our parmi.
The skies were rather overcast and moody, but that just made it all the more dramatic and easy to imagine it during the height of the sailing days.
We would recommend this tour to anyone who wants get out of the city for a bit, and do it in a way that helps to avoid some of the crowds at these huge attractions.
Written 8 August 2023
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Heather K
1 contribution
Mar 2020 • Couples
We had a wonderful tour with perfect weather. Our driver Jack was very knowledgeable about the history and places we visited. We appreciated having the premium tour with the smaller group of only 9 tourists. Visiting the bigger sites earlier was wonderful as there weren’t many people so it was peaceful. Our group was very timely, so Jack added in 4 bonus stops including ending our day with ice cream. I would caution those that may be considering this trip...if you are prone to motion sickness you may want to take something before you go. Thankfully I had read other reviews so I was prepared. All in all a great tour! Thanks Jack!
Written 8 March 2020
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Thank you very much! Good to hear you had a wonderful time with us :)
Written 8 March 2020
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Ushani J
Sydney, Australia1 contribution
Apr 2022 • Couples
Orlando was our tour guide. We were picked up on time and whole trip was worth the money. We went with fantastic bunch of team. We were lucky we got to see several places which was not on the itinerary because our team followed instruction as per Orlando advice this helped us to save some time and because of that we got bonus places added to our trip. Trip was fantastic. Since we went early morning places were not over crowded and this helped us to enjoy the place nicely and click pics without any issues. My self and my husband would personally like to Thank Orlando for assisting us with clicking pictures of us together which were fabulous. He is not only a good tour guide but also a fabulous trip partner. Thanks hit the road team.
Written 9 April 2022
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Journey550247
1 contribution
Feb 2021 • Family
The Apostles and Loch Ard views were my favorites, however we enjoyed every bit of the tour,worth our money and time,especially with Gui our guide, very informative, friendly and very accommodative.We were picked up and dropped of on time,were given enough time to immerse in the beautiful sceneries. This was the perfect small tour experience.with beautiful country side,rolling hills,high land road through gum tree forest where koalas find their home and the majestic the great ocean road!.Every one visiting Melbourne shouldn't miss this tour.
Written 26 February 2021
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Connie C
Red Deer, Canada11 contributions
Mar 2020
A very full day, but well worth it! Our guide, Ben, promised us sightings of wallabee, kangaroo, koalas, parrots and we saw them all as well as a seal! The Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge were quite simply amazing! The whole tour was great and Ben was a good tour guide. Well worth the price. Only negative was the van...they pack us pretty tight and have heard the same from others who have done this tour. But the tour was great!
Written 7 March 2020
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Thank you very much Connie C! Happy to hear you had a worthwhile time, and we appreciate the feedback :)
Written 8 March 2020
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Megan DeLay
2 contributions
Oct 2022 • Solo
I had a fabulous experience with Hit the Road tours. I chose the reverse itinerary and it was great to see the sights early in the morning and beat the crowds. Our guide Rio was amazing as well, very knowledgeable about the area and he let us have just the right amount of time at each stop. We even got to see koalas and parrots on the return trip.
Written 26 October 2022
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How is this tour different from the other your company offers? What is the premium tour mean vs. the less expensive one?
Written 29 December 2023
I think you need to contact the Company re this question- I can only speak as a passenger on the tour. Just to reiterate the day was brill and the tour guide is AMAZING.
Enjoy the day !
Written 29 December 2023
Asmath
Adelaide, Australia
hi,
i’m interested in booking the great ocean road day tour. is it possible for me to book it as a open date voucher (without a date). please let me know if it is possible.
thank you
sithy
Written 7 July 2021
Our ship arrives at 8:00 AM 2/18/2020, stays overnight, departing 4:00 pm 2/19... can your schedule accommodate cruise passengers
Written 22 October 2019
Hola, hay algun tour en español?
el hotel es Aria Hotel Apartaments, 285 City Road, Southbank. Hay recogida cerca del hotel?
Written 10 September 2019
Is there any tour on 15/9 - 17/9 guided in Cantonese or Mandarin? Thanks!
Written 5 September 2019
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