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Great Ocean Road Reverse Tour
Sit back and relax as you tour Australia’s most scenic drive, the Great Ocean Road, visiting the 12 Apostles and the Great Otway National Park.
What to expect
The Great Ocean Road Reverse Tour direction enables our passengers to experience the National Heritage-listed Great Ocean Road in all its glory in the reverse direction.
By operating this tour in reverse, we avoid all the normal tourist masses that visit the 12 Apostles, giving our passengers a better opportunity to capture that picture-perfect photograph without the crowds.
This Great Ocean Road reverse tour itinerary will visit all the same key destinations and highlights as our standard great ocean road tour, so rest assured you won’t miss a thing. Escape the city by travelling inland direct to the Shipwreck Coast via Colac enjoying a complimentary morning tea along the way. Take a journey and experience the Great Ocean Road reverse tour in the opposite direction to the masses, enabling you to escape the crowds and enjoy this famous & picturesque coastline in all its glory.
Our first major stop will be the breathtaking 12 Apostles and the extraordinary rock formations of Loch Ard Gorge in Port Campbell. Discover Mutton Bird Island & Razorback lookout, both offering amazing views. Then, enjoy a guided walk through Maits Rest or Melba Gully, an ancient rainforest admiring some of the world’s tallest trees in the Great Otway National Park. We continue our journey along this spectacular National Heritage-Listed road winding between hillsides, pristine beaches, stunning ocean views and dense rainforest.
The Great Ocean Road is famously known as one of the world’s most scenic coastal routes which you will get to enjoy without all the crowds. Our local guides will try to seek out the iconic Australian koala, as this coastal region is heavily populated with these furry creatures hidden within the pockets of Eucalyptus forests.
Stopping next at the Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch, one of the most photographed spots along this rugged coastline. This monument is a tribute to the World War One serviceman who built the Great Ocean Road stretching 243 kilometres and was finally completed in 1932. A great location to grab a group photo under the archway and share it with friends on social media.
From here, we sit back, relax and enjoy the drive back into the dynamic and cosmopolitan city of Melbourne.
Meals: Lunch
Driving distance: 570 km
Walking distance: 2-3 km
*Autopia Tours reserves the right to alter the route or itinerary schedule during seasonal weather fluctuations and/or during park closures*
What's included
- National Park entry fees
- Light picnic-style lunch
- Australian wildlife sightings
- Guided rainforest walk (fitness level easy)
- Modern air-conditioned coach travel
- Comprehensive local tour commentary
- Selected Melbourne inner-city pick-up/drop-off points
Visit date
Select the date you'd like to visit to check ticket availability.
Exclusions
- 12 Apostles scenic helicopter flights - payable onboard direct to the operator on arrival
- Any meals not indicated within the itinerary - breakfast/dinner.
- Hotel transfers pre/post tour itinerary to a nominated pickup point.
- Personal expenses
Time
- The tour will depart the following locations at the below times;
- 6:20 - Newport Bus Interchange, Mason Street, Newport
- 6:55 - Space Hotel, 380 Russell Street, Melbourne
- 7:05 - Pegasus Apartments Hotel - 206 A’Beckett Street, Melbourne
- 7:10 - Athenaeum Theatre, 188 Collin Street, Melbourne
- 7:15 - Windsor Hotel - 111 Spring Street, Melbourne
- 7:25 - The Savoy Hotel - 630 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
- 7:30 - Holiday Inn, 575 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
- 7:35 - Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street corner Market Street, Melbourne
Duration
- Approximately 13 hours
Location
- This tour takes place in the Great Ocean Road region. Driving Distance: 530km
What To Bring
- 1L refillable water bottle
- Hat, sunglasses & sunscreen
- All-weather clothing ie.windbreaker
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Small day pack 5-7kg
- Money for snack and meals
- Camera to capture every moment!
