Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary PREMIUM Tour - Max 12 Guests
Description
Pickup from hotel. Why follow the crowd when you can flip the script? Our award-winning reverse itinerary tour from Melbourne takes you on a wild and wonderful adventure along the Great Ocean Road – backwards! That means more sights, fewer people, and a whole lot more fun. We kick things off by heading inland straight to the Twelve Apostles –jaw-dropping views and fresh morning light perfect for photos. From there, we explore the stunning Shipwreck Coast, hitting up Loch Ard Gorge, The Razorback, Gibson Steps, and of course, the iconic Apostles. Then, we switch gears and head into nature with a peaceful rainforest walk through ancient, towering trees. On the way back, we cruise the coast through charming towns like Apollo Bay and Lorne. And yes – we guarantee wild koala sightings, plus a good chance of spotting kangaroos bouncing through the bush. So if you're after a laid-back, wildlife-packed, photo-worthy adventure that skips the stress and doubles the fun–this is the tour for you.
Tour Options
Itinerary
A morning tea stop, as we travel inland in the morning and go straight from Melbourne to the 12 Apostles, this is just a break to buy some coffee/breakfast (own expenses)
Travel inland in the morning and go straight to the 12 Apostles. Get there early, beat the crowds of the afternoon and enjoy these magnificent limestone formations when it’s still quiet and peaceful.
Go down and walk on this amazing beach. Be dwarfed by the 70-meter high vertical cliffs and marvel at Gog and Magog, the nicknames given to the giant limestone stacks rising up out of the sea.
This is the most impressive limestone formation of the region, the views are breathtaking!
Be amazed by these two breathtaking attractions on this stop: - The Loch Ard Gorge - tragic and incredibly beautiful story of one of the most famous shipwrecks in Australia. Walk on the beach and feel dwarfed by the magnificent limestone and sandstone cliffs - The Razorback - the most impressive formation of this rugged shipwreck coast
Drive through this amazing National Park, home to some of the tallest trees in Australia
Travel along the coastline on this most amazing coastal drive in Australia!
Drive through the national park and watch these ancient threes passing by
A 20 minutes rainforest walk, to witness some of Australia's most amazing rainforest scenery at Great Otway National Park where you will feel really connected to nature.
Stop for lunch at this vibrant and cool coastal town at Victoria's Surf Coast. The tour guide will recommend some restaurant options, enjoy some fresh food before starting the second part of the day.
Try to spot the cute marsupials koalas and also take pictures of the orange-bellied parrots that hang around this place
Finish the day by taking some pictures of this amazing Lookout at the top of the cliff in Lorne
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
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.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
Reviews(778)
We had a fantastic time on the Hit the Road tour! Chris was an excellent guide and a very skilled driver. We really enjoyed listening to his explanations and the interesting stories he shared about each place we visited. He was patient, knowledgeable, and had a great sense of humor, which made the trip even more enjoyable. Although the tour lasted 12 hours, it felt much shorter because we had so much fun. We highly recommend this tour, especially if you have Chris as your guide!
Great value for money and a great introduction to the great ocean road. Our guide was extremely informative and did his utmost to give us the best experience. Would highly recommend to anyone going forward
Top notch, highly recommend! We've did many of these guided tours over the years and this was by far our favorite. Ask for Marty, he was an incredible guide- extremely knowledgeable, efficient, great sense of humor and made the day very enjoyable and fun. Had the whole group engaged and interacting throughout the day- felt like a family vacation. Give that man a well deserved raise, he represents the company so exceptionally well.
Outstanding tour! We had Marty and he was entertaining, very informative, pleasant and an excellent and considerate driver. Vehicle was also very comfortable and clean. Highly recommend to anyone visiting the area.
Tour guide Peter is awesome 💯 Very knowledgeable and with great sense of aussie humor really made my day lol. A good start at 12 apostles following by 3 wild koalas climbing up and down is the most impressive part. Highly recommended 👍
Our driver was so friendly and made our trip so great. The reverse route gets you to the oceanside areas before the big tour buses and crowds. The drive was beautiful, the ocean stops were breathtaking and then the drive through the mountains and rain forest was a whole other adventure - we saw Koalas in the trees and a huge mob of kangaroos feeding and hopping around a hillside pasture area, made stops in cute beachside towns and hung out with the wild cockatoos! Highly recommend this trip - a major highlight of our 3 week trip to Australia and NZ and would absolutely do this exact tour again!!!
We had a fantastic day exploring the Great Ocean Road with Hit the Road Tours. The scenery was breathtaking, and the itinerary was well planned, giving us plenty of time to enjoy the highlights without feeling rushed. A special thank you to our guide Peter who treated us like guests, he is friendly, knowledgeable, and entertaining throughout the day. His commentary added so much to the experience, and he made the tour enjoyable from start to finish. One of the highlights was seeing wild koalas and kangaroos in their natural habitat, something we'll always remember. Combined with the stunning coastal views, it made for an unforgettable day. We highly recommend Hit the Road Tours, and especially Peter, to anyone looking for a memorable Great Ocean Road experience.
Fantastic experience. Great sights all along the way. Pete did a fantastic job as driver and guide. Lots of animal sightings.
Had a great time travelling with family. Jimmy, our guide, was knowledgeable, funny, and pleasant. Highly recommended!
Thanks to our guide Jimmy, it was his leadership that gave us this wonderful trip. The Atlantic Road Reverse Boutique Tour is a good choice. Highly recommended.
