The Great Ocean Road Tour and Rainforest Walk – Full Day

The Great Ocean Road Drive is known as Victoria’s must-do road trip. From endless coastal views to mesmerizing windy roads and rugged limestone rock formations, this day tour is a great way to see the best sites and learn about the terrain’s history without a large group of people getting in the way.

Say goodbye to the city and hello to fresh coastal air! First stop is the surf coast for morning tea while spotting surfers out in the water. The close proximity to Antarctica will explain why wetsuits are a necessity for these skilled surfers.

After morning tea, you will continue your journey, passing through charming seaside towns along the way, before stopping at the Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch. This monument marks the original starting point of the road and is a noteworthy piece of history to witness.

After an informative talk on the soldiers who built the road, you will be stopping at Apollo Bay for lunch at a local cafe, where you can choose from an extensive menu. Feel free to explore the shops, pick up a souvenir, or simply take in the view and delicious ice cream, before getting back on the bus inland to the Green Coast.

Along the journey, your guide will show you some of the regular koala sighting spots, in hopes of seeing see one or two lounging among the eucalyptus tree branches.

After, channel your inner adventurer with a rainforest walk in the Otway Ranges. Be amazed at the difference in scenery, passing by ferns and ancient relics including towering eucalyptus trees.

Once out of the trees and back on the road, we'll arrive at the Port Campbell National Park, home to The 12 Apostles– magnificent rock stacks that rise up from the Southern Ocean. Grab your camera to take a few snaps, walk along the boardwalks or simply take in the awe-inspiring views of the eight remaining stacks.

Next up is a famous shipwreck site, only a few minutes’ drive away. The Loch Ard Gorge and Shipwreck coast comprise Australia’s most famous shipwreck, complete with a dramatic tale of Tom and Eva, which will be explained while exploring the site.

Here you’ll get the opportunity to explore the beach, where you can look out for caves and other stunning rock formations such as Razorback and the ‘salt and pepper shakers’.

Say goodbye to the Great Ocean Road as you head back inland through Victoria’s amazing countryside. If you’re hungry, the tour will make a brief stop at Colac, a small country town with cafes, before continuing onward back to Melbourne.