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Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Tour
Activity Duration (8 hours)
Moderate
Hosted in English
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What you'll do
Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Tour - Max 12 Guests
Tour Highlight
Large crowds can make sightseeing a stressful experience, so avoid the rush, and opt for a stress-free alternative—a Great Ocean Road reverse itinerary tour that starts early to beat the crowds. The trip goes to a variety of coastal towns, and scenic landmarks, such as the 12 Apostles, Great Otway National Park, Apollo Bay, Lorne Beach, and more.
- Save time and tick off multiple Great Ocean Road highlights in a day
- Start early to beat the crowds and enjoy commentary along the way
- A small-group tour means a more personalized experience
- Make the most of your time—the tour is guaranteed to skip the long lines
Make your own way to the meeting point for your early morning departure from Melbourne. Settle into the minivan and head inland toward the Twelve Apostles.
Arrive at the Twelve Apostles ahead of the crowds and enjoy the magnificent limestone formations at their most peaceful.
Follow Gibson Steps down to the beach below the vertical cliffs and take in a different view of the giant limestone stacks rising up out of the sea. Make a stop at the Loch Ard Gorge and snap photos of the Razorback, the most impressive formation.
Continue along the Great Ocean Road, through Great Otway National Park, to Maits Rest for a walk through the rainforest. Stop at Apollo Bay Stop for lunch (own expense) before continuing to Kennet River Koala Walk to spot the cute marsupials and orange-bellied parrots.
After a final photo stop at Teddy’s Lookout, your tour ends back where you began.
Pickup Points
What is included?
- National Park fees
- Live commentary on board
- Professional guide
- Pickup and dropoff from designated meeting points
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Transport by airconditioned minivan
- Bottled water
- Multilingual Interactive Audio Guide + a complimentary Melbourne City SelfGuided Audio Guide Tour
- Entry/Admission The Twelve Apostles
- Entry/Admission Gibsons Steps
- Entry/Admission The Razorback
- Entry/Admission Loch Ard Gorge
- Entry/Admission Mait's Rest
What is not included?
- Food and drinks
Traveller Restriction
N.A
Prohibited Items
- N.A
What to Bring
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers 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
- 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.
- If you are traveling with people, not in the same booking, please let us know at least 24 hours in advance. We operate with multiple buses and can't guarantee sitting together without being informed.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
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Hit the Road Tours
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Host since 2026
Itinerary
Melbourne Nature & Scenic Tour Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Tour in Melbourne, Australia. This nature & scenic tour experience includes 10 stops over 1 day. Duration: 8 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
Winchelsea
1
Winchelsea
Stop: 15 minutes (Additional Fee)
You will get to explore:
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)
2
The Twelve Apostles
Stop: 40 minutes
You will get to explore:
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.
3
Gibsons Steps
Stop: 20 minutes
You will get to explore:
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.
4
The Razorback
Stop: 25 minutes
You will get to explore:
This is the most impressive limestone formation of the region, the views are breathtaking!
5
Loch Ard Gorge
Stop: 35 minutes
You will get to explore:
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
Pass by
Port Campbell National Park
6
The Great Ocean Road
Stop: 10 minutes (Additional Fee)
You will get to explore:
Travel along the coastline on this most amazing coastal drive in Australia!
Pass by
Great Otway National Park
7
Mait's Rest
Stop: 25 minutes
You will get to explore:
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.
8
Apollo Bay
Stop: 45 minutes (Additional Fee)
You will get to explore:
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.
9
Kennett River Nature Walk
Stop: 20 minutes (Additional Fee)
You will get to explore:
Try to spot the cute marsupials koalas and also take pictures of the orange-bellied parrots that hang around this place
10
Teddy's Lookout
Stop: 10 minutes (Additional Fee)
You will get to explore:
Finish the day by taking some pictures of this amazing Lookout at the top of the cliff in Lorne
This concludes the tour.
You’re free to explore at your own pace from here.
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