Great Ocean Road Tours at a glance
- Our pick: Great Ocean Road Tour: Twelve Apostles & Koalas, AU$ 159 per person (14h, 4.86★ · 7,107).
- Top rated: Torquay Surf Lesson: Great Ocean Road Beginner Waves, AU$ 94 per person (2h, 4.99★ · 113).
- 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 31 options priced per person: AU$ 59–AU$ 998 (median AU$ 139). With 100+ reviews: 24 of 39.
Of the 39 options: 37 with live guides in English, 39 with free cancellation, 32 with instant confirmation, 27 with hotel pickup, 18 kid-friendly, 12 private and 28 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 100 reviews.
Great Ocean Road Tours
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39 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Great Ocean Road Tour: Twelve Apostles & Koalas Full-day Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne with expert guide, national park entry and hotel pickup, walk through rainforest. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.86 (7,107 reviews) Duration: 14h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 159 per person
Great Ocean Road Sunrise Tour: 12 Apostles & Loch Ard Sunrise Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne hotels with 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge and national park entry included. Every day · 06:50 · Pickup available · From age 6 ★ 4.92 (1,960 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 99 per person
Great Ocean Road: Reverse 12 Apostles Tour & Koalas Max 11 Start at the 12 Apostles before the crowds, walk Loch Ard Gorge, stop for lunch on the coast and spot koalas and parrots. Pickup, guide and park fees included. Every day · 06:50 · Hotel pickup · From age 7 ★ 4.89 (4,961 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 138 per person
Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles tour from Melbourne Full-day Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne featuring rainforest walks, lunch in Apollo Bay, and visits to the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge with guide and transport. Every day · 07:00 · Pickup available · From age 3 ★ 4.71 (722 reviews) Duration: 13h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 99 per person
Great Ocean Road Sunset Tour: 12 Apostles & Loch Ard Gorge Watch sunset at the 12 Apostles, explore Loch Ard Gorge, and spot koalas on a small-group Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne with hotel pickup included. Every day · 10:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.89 (1,305 reviews) Duration: 11h–14h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 159 per person
Great Ocean Road: 12 Apostles, Koalas & Forest Walk Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne with 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, koala spotting and rainforest walk. Includes morning tea, hotel pickup and coach. 10 hours. Every day · 06:40 · Hotel pickup · From age 4 ★ 4.67 (1,108 reviews) Duration: 13h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 125 per person
Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne: Reverse itinerary, 12 guests Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne with small group (max 12), reverse itinerary hitting Twelve Apostles at dawn, Loch Ard Gorge. Every day · 06:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 7 ★ 4.92 (851 reviews) Duration: 13h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 159 per person
Great Ocean Road sunset tour from Melbourne: 12 Apostles at dusk Depart mid-morning from Melbourne hotels and spend 11 to 14 hours on the Great Ocean Road with a small group, guide and air-conditioned transport. Every day · 10:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.60 (460 reviews) Duration: 11h–14h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 139 per person
Great Ocean Road: 12 Apostles & Rainforest Walk from Melbourne Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne with 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge and rainforest walk. Departs 7:35am, returns 8pm. Includes park entry and coach transport. Every day · 07:35 · All ages ★ 4.60 (555 reviews) Duration: 13h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 119 per person
Great Ocean Road: 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge & Lunch Tour Feel the morning sun at the 12 Apostles, wander Loch Ard Gorge, spot wild koalas and walk ancient rainforest on this Great Ocean Road day trip from Melbourne with lunch included. Every day · 07:35 · Up to age 85 ★ 4.90 (670 reviews) Duration: 13h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 180 per person
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: 12 Apostles & Loch Ard Gorge Day Tour Small-group Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne with 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and Great Otway rainforest. Includes pickup, morning tea, park fees. Full day. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.85 (355 reviews) Duration: 13h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 139 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: Reverse 12 Apostles Tour in a Small Group Visit the Twelve Apostles in a small group Mercedes van tour from Melbourne CBD. Includes park fees, pickup, and guide sharing wildlife and shipwreck stories. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 7 ★ 4.90 (550 reviews) Duration: 11h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 135 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
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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 Melbourne: Twelve Apostles & Loch Ard Gorge Tour Full-day Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne with hotel pickup, Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, rainforest walk and lunch. Small groups, reverse route avoids crowds. Every day · 07:00 · From age 3 ★ 4.94 (135 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 89 per person
2-Hour Group Surfing Lesson in Torquay: Learn to Surf Learn to surf on the Great Ocean Road with qualified coaches in a 2-hour small group lesson, complete with all equipment and facilities. Sat · 11:00 · From age 8 ★ 4.75 (117 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 80 per person
Torquay Surf Lesson: Great Ocean Road Beginner Waves Learn to surf at Torquay on the Great Ocean Road with qualified instructors. Waist-deep lessons, wetsuit and board included. Ideal for beginners near Melbourne. Every day · 6 start times, 08:00 to 14:15 · From age 8 ★ 4.99 (113 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 94 per person
Anglesea Surf Lesson: Great Ocean Road Beginner Waves Feel the rush of your first surf lesson in Anglesea, right on the Great Ocean Road. Includes wetsuit, board, and expert local instructors. Easy booking. Every day · 6 start times, 08:00 to 14:15 · From age 8 ★ 4.94 (109 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 94 per person
Great Ocean Road: Private Day Tour & 12 Apostles Pickup Feel the wind at the 12 Apostles, wander rainforest trails, and share fresh fish & chips on a private Great Ocean Road tour with flexible pickup and local guide. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.82 (102 reviews) Duration: 8h–12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 1,450 per group
Great Ocean Road 2-Day Tour: Twelve Apostles & Loch Ard Gorge Two-day Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne with guide, hotel pickup and national park fees included. Start at the Surf Coast. Every day except Friday and Saturday · 06:00 · Pickup available ★ 4.65 (79 reviews) Duration: 2d Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 377 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
Compare 15 more options for Great Ocean Road Tours
From AU$ 83 per person · 1 h to 3 days
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
Great Ocean Road private tour: 12 Apostles & Bells Beach Private full-day tour of Great Ocean Road from Melbourne with local guide, hotel pickup and visits to the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge and Bells Beach. Every day · 07:30 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (31 reviews) Duration: 10h–11h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 2,199 per group
Learn to Surf at Lorne on the Great Ocean Road Learn to surf at Lorne with a qualified instructor in waist-deep water using a soft board and wetsuit, gaining confidence in the waves. Every day · 6 start times, 10:00 to 13:30 · From age 8 ★ 4.98 (53 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 94 per person
Private Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne: Beat the crowds Private Great Ocean Road day tour departing 7am from your Melbourne CBD hotel. You reach the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge before other groups arrive. Next departure: 30 Apr 2027 · Hotel pickup · From age 12 ★ 4.85 (222 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 500 per person
Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne: 90 mins at Twelve Apostles Full-day Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne featuring 90 minutes at the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge, koala spotting. Every day · 07:30 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 75 ★ 4.44 (54 reviews) Duration: 13h Live guide: EN · ZH ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 83 per person
Great Ocean Road & Yarra Valley Small Group Private Tours Private tours of Melbourne, Great Ocean Road and Yarra Valley wineries in luxury vehicles for groups up to 14, with hotel pickup and expert guidance. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (15 reviews) Duration: 1h–10h ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 890 per group
Melbourne: Great Ocean Road, Penguin Parade & City Tour 3-day Melbourne combo with Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island Penguin Parade, and free city tour. Small groups up to 24, hotel pickup, breakfast and entry fees included. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (43 reviews) Duration: 3d Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 334 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
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 Self-Guided Audio Tour: 12 Apostles & Cape Otway Drive Australia's Great Ocean Road at your own pace with GPS-triggered audio stories about the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and Cape Otway Lighthouse. Every day · No fixed time ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 6h–7h ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 25 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
Great Ocean Road Tour: Twelve Apostles & Loch Ard Gorge Private small group tour from Melbourne along Great Ocean Road to the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge, with guide and pickup included. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup ★ 4.67 (3 reviews) Duration: 9h–12h Live guide: EN · TA ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 1,000 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
Private Great Ocean Road & Sovereign Hill tour from Melbourne Private full-day tour from Melbourne visiting Sovereign Hill, the Twelve Apostles, Gibson Steps, and Loch Ard Gorge with door-to-door pickup and air-conditioned transport. Every day · 08:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 4 Duration: 11h–12h Live guide: EN · TR ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 1,090 per group
The top 12 of 39 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Ocean Road Tour: Twelve Apostles & KoalasOur pickPickup offered | AU$ 159 per person | 14h | 4.86★ · 7,107 | Every day · 07:00 | English |
| Torquay Surf Lesson: Great Ocean Road Beginner WavesTop ratedGroup of up to 8 | AU$ 94 per person | 2h | 4.99★ · 113 | Every day · 6 start times, 08:00 to 14:15 | 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 Sunrise Tour: 12 Apostles & Loch ArdPickup offered | AU$ 99 per person | 12h | 4.92★ · 1,960 | Every day · 06:50 | English |
| Great Ocean Road: Reverse 12 Apostles Tour & Koalas Max 11Group of up to 11 · Pickup offered | AU$ 138 per person | 12h | 4.89★ · 4,961 | Every day · 06:50 | English |
| Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles tour from MelbournePickup offered | AU$ 99 per person | 13h | 4.71★ · 722 | Every day · 07:00 | English |
| Great Ocean Road Sunset Tour: 12 Apostles & Loch Ard GorgePickup offered | AU$ 159 per person | 11h–14h | 4.89★ · 1,305 | Every day · 10:00 | English |
| Great Ocean Road: 12 Apostles, Koalas & Forest WalkPickup offered | AU$ 125 per person | 13h | 4.67★ · 1,108 | Every day · 06:40 | English |
| Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne: Reverse itinerary, 12 guestsGroup of up to 12 · Pickup offered | AU$ 159 per person | 13h | 4.92★ · 851 | Every day · 06:30 | English |
| Great Ocean Road sunset tour from Melbourne: 12 Apostles at duskPickup offered | AU$ 139 per person | 11h–14h | 4.60★ · 460 | Every day · 10:00 | English |
| Great Ocean Road: 12 Apostles & Rainforest Walk from Melbourne | AU$ 119 per person | 13h | 4.60★ · 555 | Every day · 07:35 | English |
| Great Ocean Road: 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge & Lunch Tour | AU$ 180 per person | 13h | 4.90★ · 670 | Every day · 07:35 | English |
By what you need
- Private (12): Great Ocean Road: Private Day Tour & 12 Apostles Pickup (AU$ 1,450 per group) · Private Great Ocean Road Day Trip from Melbourne: 12 Apostles (AU$ 643 per person) · Great Ocean Road private tour: 12 Apostles & Bells Beach (AU$ 2,199 per group)
- Small groups (up to 15) (10): Torquay Surf Lesson: Great Ocean Road Beginner Waves (AU$ 94 per person) · Great Ocean Road: Reverse 12 Apostles Tour & Koalas Max 11 (AU$ 138 per person) · Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne: Reverse itinerary, 12 guests (AU$ 159 per person)
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