Tour Highlights

Meet your local guide in the lobby of your hotel to begin your private Great Ocean Road tour. This full-day journey takes you past windswept beaches, through ancient rainforests, and along rugged coastlines to the iconic Twelve Apostles.

Your first stop after departing Melbourne will be Bells Beach, Australia’s famous surfing mecca and home to the world’s oldest surfing event, The Rip Curl Pro. Spot lazy kangaroos basking in the morning sun and pass through seaside towns before arriving at Split-Point Lighthouse for morning tea with panoramic cliff-top views.

Continue along the Great Ocean Road to Kennett River, where you can get close to colorful native parrots and observe wild koalas resting high in the eucalyptus trees.

Break for lunch in the coastal village of Apollo Bay, then head inland through lush gullies and towering ancient forests in the Great Otway National Park.

The dramatic coastline of the Shipwreck Coast leads to the highlight of the day—the rugged beauty of Port Campbell National Park and the Twelve Apostles. Stroll along cliff-edge boardwalks for stunning views of the limestone stacks rising from the Southern Ocean. Visit Loch Ard Gorge, one of Australia’s most breathtaking beaches, and learn about its fascinating history of tragedy and survival.

While in Port Campbell National Park, consider soaring over the Twelve Apostles on a scenic helicopter flight (optional).

Conclude your private Great Ocean Road tour with a relaxing return journey to Melbourne through rural townships and open farmland.