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Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary with 12 Apostles from Melbourne

Activity Duration (13 hours)
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Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary with 12 Apostles from Melbourne
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Overview

About

A reverse itinerary for the Great Ocean Road, starting from Melbourne and featuring the iconic 12 Apostles.

What you'll do

Join us on a full-day adventure along one of Australia's most iconic coastal roads. We'll take the reverse direction to avoid the crowds, starting with a stop in Colac. From there, we'll visit Loch Ard Gorge, 12 Apostles, Otway rainforest, Kennett River, and Apollo Bay. Along the way, we'll stop for photos, take rainforest walks, and keep an eye out for koalas and kangaroos. Join us for an unforgettable day of adventure and exploration along the Great Ocean Road.

What is included?

  • Light picnic lunch and morning tea provided
  • All National Park entry fees
  • Australian wildlife sightings, with morning tea
  • Professional driver guide with live commentary
  • Onboard WIFI and USB charging ports available
  • Entry/Admission - The Twelve Apostles
  • Entry/Admission - Colac
  • Entry/Admission - Great Otway National Park
  • Entry/Admission - Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway
  • Entry/Admission - Loch Ard Gorge

What is not included?

  • Meals not indicated
  • Personal expenses

Additional Information

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Please reconfirm within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Children under 18yrs old, must be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking (on request only)
  • Not wheelchair, prams or stroller accessible please do not bring on tour.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers

Meet your host

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HanaTour Cruises
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Host since 2025

Itinerary

Melbourne Hidden Gems / Off-the-Beaten-Path Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do

Explore the full itinerary for Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary with 12 Apostles from Melbourne in Melbourne, Australia. This hidden gems / off-the-beaten-path tours experience includes 8 stops over 1 day. Duration: 13 hours. Activity level: Light.

No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Here is the starting point

Melbourne
1

Melbourne

Stop: 10 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Melbourne

Get ready—our adventure begins soon! The bus is on its way, so grab your gear, feel the excitement, and let's hit the road!

2

The Twelve Apostles

Stop: 45 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
The Twelve Apostles
  • We take time to admire the amazing Limestone stack formations with minimal other tourists around, also if you are keen to take to the skies and add a helicopter ride over the Apostles on to your experience then this is the tour for you!
  • Taking your time to walk along the boardwalks and capture perfect photos of the Twelve Apostles in the morning sun is just breathtaking.
3

WWI Memorial

Stop: 15 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
4

Great Otway National Park

Stop: 45 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Great Otway National Park

Wander through the magic of Great Otway National Park, where giant ferns brush your shoulders, waterfalls tumble through mossy gullies, and ancient trees tower above like nature’s own cathedral. Every step feels like a stroll through a rainforest fairytale—just don’t be surprised if a koala watches from the treetops.

5

Wye River

Stop: 20 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Wye River

Along the journey we will be making stops to look for Koalas hanging out in the wild, as they are exactly that, wild, we cannot guarantee where they will show up, but our knowledgeable guides know all the best spots to search for them.

6

Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway

Stop: 30 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway
  • A monument to mark the original starting point of the Great Ocean Road.
  • After some photos at the iconic Memorial Arch and a lesson on the history of the soldiers who built this road and dedicated it to their fallen comrades, we will wind through more stunning views (of course stopping for pictures!)
7

Loch Ard Gorge

Stop: 45 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Loch Ard Gorge

Also in the National Park we head down to Loch Ard Gorge, site of one of Australia’s most well know shipwrecks, hear the dramatic tale of Tom and Eva. Take time to walk down on to the beach and get the sand in-between your toes, or walk out over the top of the Gorge and find the Island Archway and Razorback rock formations.

8

Melbourne

Stop: 10 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Melbourne

As we roll back to your pick-up point, sit back, relax, and relive the magic of the day—full of epic sights, laughs, and unforgettable moments. What an adventure!

This concludes the tour.

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