Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne
Description
Enjoy a personalised and informative experience with expert guides on small group tours of up to 24 guests, enhanced by a multilingual audio guide application available in 16 languages, including German, Italian, French, Russian, Spanish, and more.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Adventure awaits on a full-day coastal tour, where you'll see the iconic 12 Apostles, explore the stunning Loch Ard Gorge, and enjoy koala spotting in their natural habitat!
Enjoy an included morning tea at the famous seaside town of Torquay.
Take a moment to snap a photo of the official start/end point of the Great Ocean Road at the Memorial Arch.
Spot some of the furry locals amongst the treetops! Your guide will help you spot the resident Koala Colony.
Explore one of the Great Ocean Road's most famous towns while grabbing a bite to eat for lunch.
Experience a guided tour through the Otway Ranges' ancient cool temperate rainforest.
The most famous location on the Great Ocean Road, you'll marvel at these amazing limestone formations. Your guide will even take you to Gibson Steps for a chance to view them with sand between your toes!
Explore the historic gorge and hear the story of the Loch Ard, which was wrecked here in 1854 with the loss of 52 lives.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup is only available from the list of hotels provided upon checkout. Your pickup will be between 7am-8am depending on which hotel you selected. Your exact meeting time will be provided after a booking is placed. The full-day Great Ocean Road tour returns to Melbourne at approximately 8:30pm-9:30pm.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Large bags, strollers, prams, baby capsules, luggage & walkers cannot be brought on board
- 2 Tours + FREE City Tour option: This package includes 3 seperate tours, Great Ocean Road Day Tour, Philip Island Penguin Parade Tour & Melbourne City Discovery Half-day Tour
- 2 Tours + FREE City Tour option: Please note that you will be booked as follows: Great Ocean Road Day Tour, on the date selected. Phillip Island Day Tour, on the following date. You may choose any date for your Melbourne City Tour by contacting us directly
- 2 Tours + FREE City Tour option: Please note that the Phillip Island Penguin Parade Tour on day 2 returns between 9pm-12am (dependant on the season)
Reviews(6,928)
We had a lovely tour with Alisha! She went out of her way to make everyone feel comfortable. Enjoyed the conversation. The tour started with a tea stop that she organized with great muffins. The tour of the great ocean road was fantastic. It was well-timed with a great mix of walks, breaks, and sights along the way. We were lucky to see a koala and a few kangaroos on the way. A long day, but it was a lot of fun. Highly recommend Go West!!
We joined the Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour on 3 July, and we were lucky to have Michael as our guide! Michael is truly outstanding — passionate, knowledgeable, and patient. He shared fascinating insights about the various scenic spots along the Great Ocean Road, from the stunning coastal views to the unique forest features. His storytelling was very engaging and made each stop more meaningful and memorable. Thank you, Michael, for making our day so special and unforgettable. Highly recommended!
Incredible day, so much packed in including surprises like stopping to see kangaroos on a cliffside and a koala and a giant rainbow, a rainforest walk, a helicopter ride over the 12 Apostles for extra price, and so many views!! Michael is awesome and gave so much info throughout the day!!
Robbo was a fantastic tour guide - very informative and helpful - would definitely recommend
Our Go West Tour guide, Jono, was knowledgeable and very informative throughout this very long but wonderful day. We had opportunities to walk along the coast and enjoy the stunning ocean views The Great Ocean Road has to offer and also walk through a rain forest in the Otways, a total contrast. We were fortunate to see koalas in trees and a large pod of dolphins at one of our stops along the way. Jono made sure we had regular breaks to stretch our legs and grab food and drinks to refuel. His driving was excellent, even though he was driving what seamed a very old mini bus. I was shocked when a squeegee was passed around the bus to manually demist the large windows. The seats were tight which made the long drive uncomfortable for those that are taller. Please upgrade your buses Go West Tour's to make it easier for your tour guides and more comfortable for your sight seers.
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the day with Jono and that you were able to experience so many of the Great Ocean Road's highlights, including the rainforest, koalas and even dolphins! We appreciate your comments regarding the vehicle. On cooler or wet days, condensation can build up on the windows as guests return to the vehicle in damp clothing, and - despite perfectly functioning air extraction system - a squeegee is sometimes the quickest and most effective way to restore visibility for everyone on board. While we understand this may have come as a surprise, it helps ensure guests can continue enjoying the spectacular scenery. We also appreciate your comments regarding seating comfort. Our fleet is purpose-selected for small-group touring, but we recognise that comfort preferences vary, particularly on a full-day journey. Thank you again for travelling with us and for taking the time to share your experience.
This was an awesome tour with so many great sights. Tim, our guide, was very informative, friendly and made sure we got everywhere on time. We had good amounts of time in each location, plus there was a bonus option to do a Twelve Apostles helicopter trip. Prepare for a long day - I was picked up at 7.10am and got back to my hotel at 8.45pm - but absolutely worth it.
Spectacular scenery, charming small towns, and wonderful commentary from our guide Chris
Great experience with our tour guide Bluey today. He was a good communicator and his stories and bus games were interesting and fun! We all enjoyed our day full of beauty and getting to know the Great Ocean Road landmarks. What a gorgeous place. Bluey made sure we saw the sights and he was kind and enjoyable. Timing was well planned and breaks were perfect. Wonderful experience. 10 out of 10!
Great experience and lovely views despite some rain here and there. Jools was an awesome guide. Caution: might get motion sickness due to the winding road. Come prepared if you’re prone to it.
Really enjoyed our tour led by Chris H. There were plenty of stops, so it didn't feel like we were on the coach too long, and the sites we saw were beautiful. We even saw some koalas! Chris was a great guide who brought what was quite a shy group out of their shells.
