Great Ocean Road Day Trips at a glance
- Our pick: Great Ocean Road Melbourne: Twelve Apostles & Wildlife Day Trip, AU$ 257 per person (11h, 4.76★ · 309).
- Top rated: Private Great Ocean Road Day Trip from Melbourne: 12 Apostles, AU$ 643 per person (10h–14h, 4.85★ · 54).
- Best value: Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles Day Trip from Melbourne, AU$ 165 per person (13h, 4.82★ · 638).
Price per person across the 4 options priced per person: AU$ 165–AU$ 651 (median AU$ 257). With 100+ reviews: 2 of 6.
Of the 6 options: 6 with live guides in English, 6 with free cancellation, 2 with instant confirmation, 5 with hotel pickup, 2 kid-friendly, 4 private and 2 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Great Ocean Road Day Trips
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
6 options
Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles Day Trip from Melbourne Full-day Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne with 12 Apostles, rainforest walk, wildlife spotting & morning tea. Departs 7:35am, includes park fees and guide commentary. Every day · 07:35 · All ages ★ 4.82 (638 reviews) Duration: 13h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 165 per person
Great Ocean Road Melbourne: Twelve Apostles & Wildlife Day Trip Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne with Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, wildlife viewing and Apollo Bay lunch. Small groups, hotel pickup, 243km coastal drive. Every day · 07:59 · Pickup available · From age 4 ★ 4.76 (309 reviews) Duration: 11h Live guide: EN · IT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 257 per person
Private Great Ocean Road Day Trip from Melbourne: 12 Apostles Ten to fourteen hours exploring Victoria's coast with a private driver and guide: hotel pickup, water, and entry to the 12 Apostles included. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.85 (54 reviews) Duration: 10h–14h Live guide: EN · RU ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 643 per person
Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles: Private Day Trip Melbourne Private Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne with 12 Apostles viewpoint, Loch Ard Gorge beach walk & rainforest. Includes driver, water, wildlife spotting. Full day. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (15 reviews) Duration: 10h–11h Live guide: EN · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 1,650 per group
Great Ocean Road Express Tour: Twelve Apostles without the drive Seven-and-a-half-hour private tour to the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge with a driver and bottled water included. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 7h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 1,350 per group
Twelve Apostles Day Trip Melbourne: Great Ocean Road & Loch Ard Express day trip from Melbourne to Twelve Apostles with Great Ocean Road, Loch Ard Gorge and local guide. Hotel pickup included, around 10 hours. Every day · 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 3.50 (6 reviews) Duration: 8h–10h Live guide: EN · RU ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 651 per person
All 6 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Ocean Road Melbourne: Twelve Apostles & Wildlife Day TripOur pickGroup of up to 11 · Pickup offered | AU$ 257 per person | 11h | 4.76★ · 309 | Every day · 07:59 | English, Spanish, Italian |
| Private Great Ocean Road Day Trip from Melbourne: 12 ApostlesTop ratedPrivate · Pickup offered | AU$ 643 per person | 10h–14h | 4.85★ · 54 | Every day · 08:00 | English, Russian |
| Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles Day Trip from MelbourneBest value | AU$ 165 per person | 13h | 4.82★ · 638 | Every day · 07:35 | English |
| Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles: Private Day Trip MelbournePrivate · Pickup offered | AU$ 1,650 per group up to 7 people · ≈ AU$ 236 per person if 7 go | 10h–11h | 5.00★ · 15 | Every day · No fixed time | English, French |
| Great Ocean Road Express Tour: Twelve Apostles without the drivePrivate · Pickup offered | AU$ 1,350 per group up to 7 people · ≈ AU$ 193 per person if 7 go | 7h 30m | 5.00★ only 4 reviews | Every day · No fixed time | English |
| Twelve Apostles Day Trip Melbourne: Great Ocean Road & Loch ArdPrivate · Pickup offered | AU$ 651 per person | 8h–10h | 3.50★ only 6 reviews | Every day · 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00 | English, Russian |
By what you need
- Small groups (up to 15) (1): Great Ocean Road Melbourne: Twelve Apostles & Wildlife Day Trip (AU$ 257 per person)
Related
More things to do in Melbourne
Food & Drink Tours in Melbourne31 optionsMelbourne Wine Tours25 optionsWalking Tours in Melbourne25 optionsVineyard Tours in Melbourne6 optionsYarra River Tours13 optionsMelbourne Street Art8 optionsBike Tours in Melbourne5 optionsMelbourne Hot Air Balloon Rides7 optionsHealesville Sanctuary Tours7 optionsRail Tours from Melbourne9 optionsBoat Tours from Melbourne8 optionsMelbourne Art Tours5 optionsYarra River Boat Tours6 optionsStreet Food Tours in Melbourne6 optionsGrampians National Park5 optionsNational Park Tours from Melbourne5 optionsCity Tours in Melbourne7 optionsHiking Tours from Melbourne6 optionsTwelve Apostles Tours6 optionsBrighton Beach Tours5 optionsAirport Transfers in Melbourne11 optionsMoonlit Sanctuary: Tours & Activities5 options