Great Ocean Road Nature and Wildlife Tours at a glance
- Our pick: Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles Tour: Morning Light, Fewer Crowds, AU$ 129 per person (13h, 4.51★ · 286).
- Top rated: 12 Apostles Great Ocean Road Tour Small Group from Melbourne, AU$ 219 per person (12h, 4.90★ · 229).
- Best value: Great Ocean Road Wildlife Walk: 75-minute guided nature tour, AU$ 59 per person (1h 15m, 4.89★ · 170).
Price per person across the 8 options priced per person: AU$ 59–AU$ 998 (median AU$ 165). With 100+ reviews: 6 of 8.
Of the 8 options: 8 with live guides in English, 8 with free cancellation, 6 with instant confirmation, 4 with hotel pickup, 6 kid-friendly, 1 private and 6 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. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Great Ocean Road Nature and Wildlife Tours
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8 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 & 12 Apostles Tour: Morning Light, Fewer Crowds Reverse Great Ocean Road day tour from Melbourne starting at the 12 Apostles at dawn, looping through Loch Ard Gorge and rainforest with an expert guide. Every day · 07:35 · All ages ★ 4.51 (286 reviews) Duration: 13h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 129 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
12 Apostles Great Ocean Road Tour Small Group from Melbourne Small group tour from Melbourne to the 12 Apostles, Great Otway National Park and Apollo Bay with a guide, park entry and lunch stop. Mon, Tue, Wed and Sat · 07:30 · From age 18 ★ 4.90 (229 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 219 per person
Great Ocean Road Wildlife Walk: 75-minute guided nature tour 75-min guided walk through Otways grassland, forests & tree fern gullies with conservationist. Includes binoculars, headsets & Research Hub visit. Every day · 6 start times, 09:00 to 17:00 · All ages ★ 4.89 (170 reviews) Duration: 1h 15m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 59 per person
Great Ocean Road & Wildlife Tour Melbourne 18-35 Full-day Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne with 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and wildlife stops. Small groups, ages 18-35, includes transport and coffee. Next departure: 3 Apr 2027 · Hotel pickup · Ages 18–35 ★ 4.93 (213 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 129 per person
Melbourne: Great Ocean Road & Phillip Island Penguin Parade Two-day combo from Melbourne: Twelve Apostles, koalas & Penguin Parade with hotel pickup. Small groups, professional guide, national park fees included. Every day · 08:00 and 13:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.91 (32 reviews) Duration: 2d Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 474 per person
Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne: 12 Apostles and wildlife Reverse-direction Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne avoids the crowds, hitting the 12 Apostles at mid-morning before a rainforest walk. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 85 ★ 5.00 (26 reviews) Duration: 11h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 998 per person
All 8 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles Tour: Morning Light, Fewer CrowdsOur pick | AU$ 129 per person | 13h | 4.51★ · 286 | Every day · 07:35 | English |
| 12 Apostles Great Ocean Road Tour Small Group from MelbourneTop ratedGroup of up to 10 | AU$ 219 per person | 12h | 4.90★ · 229 | Mon, Tue, Wed and Sat · 07:30 | English |
| Great Ocean Road Wildlife Walk: 75-minute guided nature tourBest value | AU$ 59 per person | 1h 15m | 4.89★ · 170 | Every day · 6 start times, 09:00 to 17:00 | English |
| Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles Day Trip from Melbourne | AU$ 165 per person | 13h | 4.82★ · 638 | Every day · 07:35 | English |
| Great Ocean Road Melbourne: Twelve Apostles & Wildlife Day TripGroup of up to 11 · Pickup offered | AU$ 257 per person | 11h | 4.76★ · 309 | Every day · 07:59 | English, Spanish, Italian |
| Great Ocean Road & Wildlife Tour Melbourne 18-35Pickup offered | AU$ 129 per person | 12h | 4.93★ · 213 | Next departure: 3 Apr 2027 | English |
| Melbourne: Great Ocean Road & Phillip Island Penguin ParadeGroup of up to 11 · Pickup offered | AU$ 474 per person | 2d | 4.91★ · 32 | Every day · 08:00 and 13:00 | English |
| Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne: 12 Apostles and wildlifePrivate · Pickup offered | AU$ 998 per person | 11h 30m | 5.00★ · 26 | Every day · 07:00 | English |
By what you need
- Private (1): Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne: 12 Apostles and wildlife (AU$ 998 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (3): 12 Apostles Great Ocean Road Tour Small Group from Melbourne (AU$ 219 per person) · Great Ocean Road Melbourne: Twelve Apostles & Wildlife Day Trip (AU$ 257 per person) · Melbourne: Great Ocean Road & Phillip Island Penguin Parade (AU$ 474 per person)
- With pickup (4): Great Ocean Road Melbourne: Twelve Apostles & Wildlife Day Trip (AU$ 257 per person) · Great Ocean Road & Wildlife Tour Melbourne 18-35 (AU$ 129 per person) · Melbourne: Great Ocean Road & Phillip Island Penguin Parade (AU$ 474 per person)
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