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The 15 Best Great Ocean Road Tours from Melbourne

39 tours  ·  from $34 a head

It is a very long day whichever way you cut it — the Twelve Apostles are four hours out. These 15 compare the standard run, the reverse itinerary that beats the coaches, and the small-group versions, on price, group size and koala stops.

Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne - Kennett River and the search for wild koalas
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Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne

1.Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,607 reviews · from $106Our pick

Review of the Great Ocean Road eco tour from Melbourne, with koalas, rainforest, Twelve Apostles, practical tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.

“Awesome experience! We had a lovely day thanks to Jules, she was very thoughtful, proactive, smiling and always having a positive attitude throughout the day. When we will comeback, for sure we will go with Jules for another tour.”

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From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Wildlife Tour - Leaving Melbourne for Torquay’s Surf Coast
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From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Wildlife Tour

2.Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6,020 reviews · 13h 30m · from $94

Review of Melbourne’s Great Ocean Road tour to the 12 Apostles, wildlife stops, rainforest, beaches, and Loch Ard Gorge for $94.

“Overall trip was excellent and exceeded our expectations. This was helped by our guide Warren who I have to say is the best guide we have had on any excursion. He kept us fully informed on all aspects of the trip, timings at each stop was perfect, comfort breaks, jokes and caramello koalas were an added bonus. The scenery was superb and we saw both koalas and kangaroos in their natural habitat. I am a wheelchair user but have enough mobility to get on and off bus and walk short distances, I could not do forest walk and this was not highlighted at the time of booking. Warren kept me…”

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Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Tour - Max 11 Guests - Twelve Apostles, Gibson Steps, and the Razorback
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Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Tour – Max 11 Guests

3.Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Tour – Max 11 Guests

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,186 reviews · from $106

Review of Melbourne’s 12-hour Great Ocean Road reverse tour, with Twelve Apostles, wildlife, rainforest, small groups, costs, and practical tips.

“We expected this to be a long day but hoped we would at least be entertained along the way. However our guide was informative but not very entertaining. We did get to see koalas and also some kangaroos at a distance. Great to see the Read more”

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Great Ocean Road Tour w/ Deluxe Minibus & Top-Rated Guide - Melbourne pickup and the early run to Torquay
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Great Ocean Road Tour w/ Deluxe Minibus & Top-Rated Guide

4.Great Ocean Road Tour w/ Deluxe Minibus & Top-Rated Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,644 reviews · 13 hours - 1 day · from $105

Review of Go West Tours’ Great Ocean Road day trip, with the Twelve Apostles, rainforest, koalas, small-group transport, and practical tips.

“Aleks is a wonderful guide. Her explanations were clear and engaging, weaving history and culture into vivid stories that made every stop meaningful. She carried herself with true professionalism, anticipating our needs and ensuring we felt comfortable and cared for throughout the journey.”

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Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Extended–Top Stops&London Bridge - Coffee, chocolate, and the first coastal landmark
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Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Extended–Top Stops&London Bridge

From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Boutique Tour in Reverse - Winchelsea breakfast stop and the long morning drive
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From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Boutique Tour in Reverse

6.Great Ocean Road Boutique Tour in Reverse

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,471 reviews · 12 hours · from $97

Review of Melbourne’s reverse Great Ocean Road tour, with Twelve Apostles, rainforest, wildlife, small groups, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“We were really happy we did the reversed tour as we where leaving the Apostle’s all the tour buses were coming in.”

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Great Ocean Road Full-Day Sunset Eco Tour from Melbourne - From Melbourne to the Surf Coast
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Great Ocean Road Full-Day Sunset Eco Tour from Melbourne

Great Ocean Road Tour Plus Koalas, Forest Walk and Morning Tea - Torquay Front Beach and Bells Beach country
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Great Ocean Road Tour Plus Koalas, Forest Walk and Morning Tea

8.Great Ocean Road Tour Plus Koalas, Forest Walk and Morning Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,068 reviews

Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne with koalas, rainforest, the 12 Apostles, morning tea, and a full day of coastal views.

“This is a must do if you’re in Melbourne. Warren made the trip so much more memorable. He was very informative and jovial with his job. He also let us stop for a couple of additional Koala sightings and a Kangaroo sighting. Just don’t talk about Sydney while on this trip! Simon tagged along for the learning experience but I’m sure he’ll do good!”

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Great Ocean Road Tour Reverse –SML GRP-DLUX Mini Bus Hotel Pickup - A comfortable start from Melbourne CBD
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Great Ocean Road Tour Reverse –SML GRP-DLUX Mini Bus Hotel Pickup

9.Great Ocean Road Tour Reverse –SML GRP-DLUX Mini Bus Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 915 reviews · from $89

Review of Melbourne’s reverse Great Ocean Road tour, with 12 Apostles, rainforest, koalas, small-group transport, costs, and practical tips.

“We had an amazing experience on the Great Ocean Road tour! Our tour guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the entire journey fun and engaging. He shared fascinating stories and local history along the way, kept everything well oRead more”

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Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary PREMIUM Tour - Max 11 Guests - Meeting the Twelve Apostles before the rush
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Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary PREMIUM Tour – Max 11 Guests

10.Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary PREMIUM Tour – Max 11 Guests

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 714 reviews · from $114

Review of the Great Ocean Road reverse tour from Melbourne, with Twelve Apostles, rainforest, wildlife, small-group travel, timing, and value tips.

“James was super friendly and great tour guide. He chose a drop off spot that had a toilet so my disabled mom can use. He was able to stop on the road and showed us koala in action While other groups were not able to do so. The trip is long but I would totally do it again.”

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From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Full-Day Guided Trip - Torquay morning tea and the first ocean views
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From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Full-Day Guided Trip

11.Great Ocean Road Full-Day Guided Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 652 reviews · 14 hours · from $98

Review of Bunyip Tours’ 14-hour Great Ocean Road trip from Melbourne, with koalas, rainforest, the 12 Apostles, meals, timing, and value.

“I had the pleasure of experiencing the Great Ocean Road Tour with Mark K. as my guide. He's not only super informative but also incredibly helpful and caring. I highly recommend the tour to anyone exploring the region. Thanks, Mark K. for an amazing experience!”

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Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Max Highlights & London Bridge - Starting in Melbourne and reaching Anglesea
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Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Max Highlights & London Bridge

Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Rainforest & Morning Tea-Melbourne - Anglesea and the first wildlife watch
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Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Rainforest & Morning Tea-Melbourne

From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Full-Day Sunset Tour - Anglesea gives the day an easy start
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From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Full-Day Sunset Tour

14.Great Ocean Road Full-Day Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 565 reviews · 13 hours · from $98

Review of Bunyip Tours’ 13-hour Great Ocean Road sunset trip from Melbourne, with koalas, Loch Ard Gorge, the Twelve Apostles, and practical tips.

“Bob was an incredible tour guide who highlighted and provided the right amount of facts throughout the tour. It was very clear that he was knowledgeable of the surrounding areas and of the tour. He made the tour 10/10! Would definitely book again and request to have him. Thank you Bob!”

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Great Ocean Road 12 Apostles & Rainforest Walk with Morning Tea - The Memorial Arch explains the road’s human story
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Great Ocean Road 12 Apostles & Rainforest Walk with Morning Tea

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