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✓ 2026-09-28| Option | Price | Per person | Length | Rating | Cancellation | Extra fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Ocean Road Melbourne: Twelve Apostles & Loch Ard Gorge TourBest value | AU$ 89 p.p. | AU$ 89 | 12h | 4.95★ · 116 | free | — |
| Great Ocean Road Melbourne: 12 Apostles & Loch Ard Gorge Day Tour | AU$ 139 p.p. | AU$ 139 | 13h | 4.84★ · 346 | free | — |
| Great Ocean Road: 12 Apostles & Loch Ard Gorge Small-Group Day TripOur pick | AU$ 159 p.p. | AU$ 159 | 14h | 4.86★ · 7,032 | free | — |
| Great Ocean Road Sunset Tour: 12 Apostles & Loch Ard Gorge | AU$ 159 p.p. | AU$ 159 | 11h–14h | 4.89★ · 1,286 | free | — |
| Great Ocean Road: 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge & Lunch TourTop rated | AU$ 180 p.p. | AU$ 180 | 13h | 4.90★ · 642 | free | — |
| Great Ocean Road 2-Day Tour: Twelve Apostles & Loch Ard Gorge | AU$ 377 p.p. | AU$ 377 | 2d | 4.63★ · 76 | free | — |
Real price per person across the 6 options: AU$ 89–AU$ 377 (median AU$ 159). With 100+ reviews: 5 of 6.
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Great Ocean Road: 12 Apostles & Loch Ard Gorge Small-Group Day TripYou’ll taste salt on your lips at Torquay’s surf beaches, watch wild koalas nap overhead, and walk beneath ancient ferns in Otway rainforest before standing small beside the Twelve Apostles’ limestone towers. With a local guide sharing stories (and snacks), this Great Ocean Road day trip from Melbourne feels personal—sometimes even a little haunting—and always honest.
Great Ocean Road Sunset Tour: 12 Apostles & Loch Ard GorgeYou’ll trace Australia’s southern coast from Melbourne to the 12 Apostles, pausing for seaside towns, wild koalas near Kennett River, and windswept views at Loch Ard Gorge. With hotel pickup and an easygoing local guide, you’ll catch sunset over those famous limestone stacks—maybe with sand still stuck between your toes.
Great Ocean Road: 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge & Lunch TourYou’ll feel the salt air on your face at sunrise by the 12 Apostles, explore Loch Ard Gorge’s hush with a local guide, taste lunch after rainforest walks beneath towering trees, and maybe spot a wild koala if you’re lucky. This day trip from Melbourne leaves you with more than photos — something about that coastline lingers long after.
Great Ocean Road Melbourne: 12 Apostles & Loch Ard Gorge Day TourYou're picked up from your Melbourne hotel and driven to the Great Ocean Road for a full day that includes morning tea, a rainforest walk through Great Otway National Park, the 12 Apostles limestone formations, a beach descent at Gibson Steps, and the historic Loch Ard Gorge. Lunch and dinner are on your own, and the group stays small enough that you get time to actually stand and look instead of rushing between stops. Return to Melbourne in the evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Great Ocean Road's main sights in one day without driving yourself or piecing together the timing — the small-group format and fixed schedule mean you get real time at each stop instead of a rushed photo run.
Great Ocean Road Melbourne: Twelve Apostles & Loch Ard Gorge TourYou get picked up from your Melbourne hotel and driven to the Great Ocean Road's most famous stops — the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and a rainforest walk through Melba Gully — arriving at each before the main tour groups. Lunch in Apollo Bay, time to breathe at each lookout, and a return to the city by late afternoon. The reverse itinerary is what keeps the crowds manageable.Is it for me?Book this if you want the Great Ocean Road's main sights in one day without arranging your own transport or timing — the reverse route and hotel pickup are what let you see the Twelve Apostles before the crowds and still make it back to Melbourne by evening.
Great Ocean Road 2-Day Tour: Twelve Apostles & Loch Ard GorgeA two-day guided tour of the Great Ocean Road from Melbourne takes you through the Surf Coast on day one, with stops at waterfalls, lookouts and a memorial arch, ending overnight at Apollo Bay. Day two continues through the Green Coast and Shipwreck Coast, visiting the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, London Bridge and the Grotto before the drive back to Melbourne. The guide, hotel pickup, national park fees and a dorm bed at Apollo Bay are included; accommodation upgrades and meals are separate.Is it for me?Best for small groups or solo travelers who want the full Great Ocean Road without renting a car or planning stops themselves—the guide handles the route, timing and wildlife spotting, and you're with no more than eleven people, so the pace stays relaxed and the lookouts don't feel crowded.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 6 of the 6 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Great Ocean Road: 12 Apostles & Loch Ard Gorge Small-Group Day Trip is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.86 out of 5 across 7,032 reviews.
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