Great Ocean Road: Reverse 12 Apostles Tour & Koalas Max 11You’ll start your Great Ocean Road day trip by reaching the Twelve Apostles before anyone else gets there—quiet sea air and soft morning light included. Walk below towering cliffs at Gibson Steps, hear shipwreck stories at Loch Ard Gorge, spot wild koalas and parrots with your guide, then eat fresh coastal food in Apollo Bay before winding back toward Melbourne.
Great Ocean Road: Reverse Tour to 12 Apostles & KoalasYou’ll start your day beating the crowds at the Twelve Apostles with soft morning light and space to breathe. Walk through ancient rainforest at Great Otway, hear local stories at Loch Ard Gorge, spot wild koalas up close, and enjoy lunch by the sea before winding back along Victoria’s legendary coastline.
Warrnambool: Deep Blue Hot Springs Sanctuary Entry & PoolsYou’ll step straight into warmth at Warrnambool’s Deep Blue Hot Springs, moving between mineral-rich rockpools, sensory caves, and gentle waterfalls. Try a cold plunge if you’re brave or sink into an aromatherapy soak while locals chat nearby. With full sanctuary access for two hours, you’ll leave feeling lighter than when you arrived.
Great Ocean Road Wildlife Walk: 75-minute guided nature tourYou walk a 1.4km all-abilities path through grassland, forests and tree fern gullies with a conservationist guide for 75 minutes, using provided binoculars and headsets to spot native wildlife. A stop at the Research Hub shows you the conservation projects your visit supports. The walk is wheelchair accessible, suitable for all fitness levels, and includes access to the café and gift shop afterward.Is it for me?A good choice if you want to see native wildlife on the Great Ocean Road without arranging transport or worrying about fitness — the all-abilities path and slow pace mean anyone can join, and the conservationist guide explains the ecology and research behind what you're seeing, which is what makes a casual walk feel purposeful.
Torquay Surf Lesson: Great Ocean Road Beginner WavesYou'll meet a qualified instructor at the shop, change into a wetsuit, walk onto the sheltered Torquay beach, and spend an hour in waist-deep water learning to catch and ride waves with hands-on help. The board and wetsuit are provided, and you finish with a shower and change back at the shop. No experience needed.Is it for me?Book this if you want to try surfing without arranging equipment or figuring out technique on your own—the instructor handles both, and the sheltered Torquay beach and waist-deep water are what make a first lesson actually work.
Anglesea Surf Lesson: Great Ocean Road Beginner WavesYou’ll feel that first jolt of cold water as you step into Anglesea’s gentle waves along the Great Ocean Road. With friendly local instructors guiding every wobbly attempt to stand up, expect laughter, sandy wetsuits, and real encouragement—plus all gear provided so you can just show up ready for something new.
