Private One Day Great Ocean Road Tour (12 Hour)
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Is Private One Day Great Ocean Road Tour (12 Hour) worth booking?
Private One Day Great Ocean Road Tour (12 Hour) is a 12-hour experience in Melbourne, Australia, from $276 per person. It scores 72 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 25 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 72 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (25)
- Duration
- 12 hours
- From
- $276 per person
Join us on an exclusively private 1 day Tour to explore the beautiful Great Ocean Road and all that it has to offer, in your own comfy air conditioned private vehicle together with an experienced guide. Visit all the mai
What you get
About this experience
Join us on an exclusively private 1 day Tour to explore the beautiful Great Ocean Road and all that it has to offer, in your own comfy air conditioned private vehicle together with an experienced guide. Visit all the main hot spots such as the world famous 12 Apostles, plus other must-see attractions inside Great Otway National Park. Visit the beautiful coastal township of Apollo Bay before embarking on a stunning introduction to Port Campbell National Park. If you have any questions regarding any of our tours, please don't hesitate to Call/text/WhatsApp Great Ocean Road Tours DIRECTLY on +61 466 888 775 Tour departs Melbourne 7am & Return back to Melbourne at 7pm the same day (9 hours driving time).
What's included
Included
- Bottled water
- National Park fees
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Driver/guide
- Local taxes
- Surcharges on fuel
- Transport by private vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
The Great Ocean Road
Sit back and relax, as we tour along the main section of the Great Ocean Road
360 minutes here
Great Ocean Road
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Pass by without stopping
Lorne Beach
One of the Great Ocean Road's largest coastal towns.
10 minutes here
Teddy's Lookout
Great vantage point over Lorne and surroundings.
10 minutes here
Bells Beach
We stop to view one of the world most famous surf spots.
10 minutes here
Point Addis Marine National Park
We visit Point Addis Marine National Park and the nearby Bells Beach.
5 minutes here · Admission included
Point Roadknight
Upon request, we can make time to stop at this lovely sheltered beach where rock pools are available to explore.
5 minutes here · Admission included
Great Ocean Walk
Guests have the opportunity to walk a small section of this walk. Please note that any walk undertaken will result in replacement of another attraction. Walk location subject to weather conditions.
60 minutes here
Split Point Lighthouse
A major landmark of the Great Ocean Road, and a chance for some great photos.
20 minutes here
Lorne Beach
We normally pass by this beautiful beach but time permitting, we can spend some time at the beach itself if requested.
5 minutes here · Admission included
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Pass by without stopping
Kennett River Nature Walk
Here, we search for the illusive koala. Sadly there are only 80,000 koala's left in the wild, but your guide knows all the best spots to look, so fingers crossed!
20 minutes here
Apollo Bay
We stop in the picturesque township in Apollo Bay for lunch
45 minutes here
Loch Ard Gorge
The site of the famous Loch Ard shipwreck.
15 minutes here
Mait's Rest
After lunch, we will undertake one of the area's most beautiful walk - easy moderate 25 minute walk.
25 minutes here
Cape Patton Lookout Point
Stunning vantage point along the GOR.
5 minutes here
Great Otway National Park
The tour will pass through The Great Otway National Park
180 minutes here
Castle Cove
Fabulous cove with spectacular views from the clifftop.
10 minutes here
Melba Gully National Park
Choose from either Melba Gully or Maits Rest to enjoy this fabulous Rainforest environment.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Twelve Apostles Marine National Park
The Marine National Park is home to the Twelve apostles, as well other key rock formations.
90 minutes here
The Twelve Apostles
We make a stop to view the twelve apostles, from a great boardwalk vantage point.
45 minutes here
London Bridge
This stop requires an additional hour of touring to be added.
20 minutes here
Twelve Apostles Visitor Facility
We make a stop at this facility for a comfort break. Refreshments are available from the shop at additional cost.
5 minutes here · Admission included
Twelve Apostles Marine National Park
We stop at various Rock formations in the area, including the famous 12 Apostles.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Loch Ard Gorge
We make a stop at the historic site of Loch Ard Gorge.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 5 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Great Ocean Road Tours
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 12 years
- NOTE : This total duration spent in the car will be 8-9 hours, as we will travel over 500+ Kilometres. If you suffer from car motion sickness, we do not recommend you choose this tour. We do also a 2 Day Tour with just 4-5 hours driving per day. Please refer to our website for further details
- Comfy trainers/sneakers are advisable
- Pick up point - Outside Eureka Tower Observation deck underneath the Palm Trees (7, Riverside Quay, Southbank)
- Hotel pick up - this can be provided from selected CBD, Southbank and Docklands hotels only and must be communicated in advance. Some select hotels will require a pick-up of 06:30am - We will notify you if this is the case.
- Please provide a local mobile contact number on your booking, incase we need to contact you pre-tour
- We wish to advise larger groups of 4 or 5, that our luggage capacity is limited, so we recommend 1 x airplane cabin-sized bags per person. For groups of 3 passengers or less, 1 x standard size suitcase & 1 x cabin-sized bag per person is acceptable.
- Operates in all weather. Please dress appropriately
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 25 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
25 verified traveler reviews for Private One Day Great Ocean Road Tour (12 Hour). Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Do not miss
Great day with James! He did a wonderful job of making this day so special-very informative and efficient-definitely would recommend
Response from the operator: Thanks Lisa, Thanks for the recommendation. It was a pleasure to show you and Tom along the Great Ocean Road! Cheers, James :)
via Tripadvisor
A Great Day On The Great Ocean Road With James
Many thanks to James who took us on the Great Ocean Road trip. James had ensured comprehensive coverage of the scenic spots and peppered the trip with interesting background information along the way. James had also helped to take some of the best pictures for our trip, making our trip in Melbourne a most memorable one! We strongly recommend James' 5-star excellent service! Vincent Lai Singapore
Response from the operator: Hi Lai, I'm glad we able to make your time on The Great Ocean Road so memorable. It was fun to see the Alpaca's on the way back to Melbourne at 'Gorge Chocolates', not to mention the delicious hot chocolate they serve up. Yum!! Safe onward travels. Cheers, James
via Tripadvisor
Excelle Penguin Island tour with guide Cloe
Great excursion to Penguins island with very experienced and knowledgeable guide Cloe. She knew all the right spots to see wildlife animals.
Response from the operator: Thanks for your 5 star rating. Happy to hear you have a great tour and managed to spot some local wildlife, in particular the penguins on Phillip Island.
via Viator
Looking for a fantastic tour, choose Great Ocean Road Tours. We saw wildlife in abundance & incredible natural beauty.
My husband & I took the private Great Ocean Road tour with James, it was everything we wanted and more. James was thoroughly knowledgeable, very personable and professional. Being a private tour he gave us options & asked what we were most interested in. I would use the tour company again in a heartbeat.
Response from the operator: Thanks Paula for the kind feedback, Hopefully we can welcome you back again on another tour in the future. Cheers, James :) :)
via Tripadvisor
Amazing
My valued clients were very pleased with their journey. Their host was polite well mannered and looked after them admirably. Their journey was a long planned highlight of Victoria and they were not disappointed thanks to their host/driver who went out of his way to ensure they had a wonderful journey. Thank you so much.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $276 to $955
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 9
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 72
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private One Day Great Ocean Road Tour (12 Hour): questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Melbourne.
How much does Private One Day Great Ocean Road Tour (12 Hour) cost?
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Prices start at $276 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Melbourne usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private One Day Great Ocean Road Tour (12 Hour) take?
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Plan for about 12 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Melbourne is not rushed.
Is Private One Day Great Ocean Road Tour (12 Hour) worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 72 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 25 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Melbourne, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private One Day Great Ocean Road Tour (12 Hour)?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private One Day Great Ocean Road Tour (12 Hour) suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 12-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private One Day Great Ocean Road Tour (12 Hour)?
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Around 9 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Melbourne can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Melbourne and add a light layer if any part of the 12-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private One Day Great Ocean Road Tour (12 Hour) start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Melbourne within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Melbourne?
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On Outty we rank every Melbourne experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour, Yarra Valley Wine Tour w Exclusive Gin, Cider & Chocolate Tasting, Yarra Valley Wine Tour from Melbourne - Choc, Gin & Good Times. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Melbourne?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Melbourne?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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