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Great Ocean Road Day Tour
Highlights
- Experience breathtaking coastal views along the winding Great Ocean Road, immersing yourself in nature's beauty.
- Explore the ancient cool temperate rainforest at Mait's Rest, connecting with the serene environment and local wildlife.
- Wander the iconic boardwalks at Port Campbell National Park, capturing stunning views of the Twelve Apostles.
- Descend Gibsons Steps to appreciate the rock stacks from beach level, feeling the power of the ocean firsthand.
Experience the spectacular Great Ocean Road on a full-day tour from Melbourne with Go West Tours.
Your small, personalised eco tour takes you by comfortable minibus along the winding Great Ocean Road. Visit the famous beaches of the Surf Coast before commencing the scenic journey along the Ocean Road. Stop for an array of scenic lookouts, as well as making a visit to the Great Otway National Park to view koalas in their native habitat.
Stroll in the ancient cool temperate rainforest at Mait’s Rest before continuing to the world-famous Port Campbell National Park. Wander the boardwalks to view the iconic Twelve Apostles, or perhaps take to the air by helicopter to take in this magnificent stretch of coastline from above.
Next visit Loch Ard Gorge, named after the Loch Ard which was wrecked here in 1878 with the loss of 52 lives.
Your final destination on is Gibsons Steps, where guests may descend to view two of the area’s famous rock stacks from beach level.
Return journey includes a stop for dinner (at own expense) and stunning views of the lights of Melbourne as you cross the West Gate Bridge.
Itinerary highlights
Apollo Bay
Visit the delightful coastal township of Apollo Bay
Great Otway National Park
Enjoy a guided eco tour in the Great Otway National Park’s cool temperate rainforest. Experience the tranquil beauty of the rainforest gullies and towering eucalyptus trees.
Port Campbell National Park
Wonder at the famous rock formations of the Port Campbell National Park.
12 Apostles
Take in the awe-inspiring 12 Apostles and enjoy an opportunity to view two of the Apostles from beach level at Gibson’s Steps.
Loch Ard Gorge
Loch Ard Gorge – hear the story of Victoria’s most famous shipwreck.
Tour details
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Available from 19 May 2023 to 31 March 2026
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Service facilities
This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
Operation information
Go West Tours
Australian Tourism Award winner and member of the TripAdvisor Certificate Of Excellence Hall Of Fame, Go West Tours operates small group day tours to the Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island, the Yarra Valley, Wilson’s Promontory and the Grampians.
Go West Tours pride themselves on providing truly memorable small group tours. Their guides provide a very interactive and engaging service that is the envy of other tour operators.
All day tours include complimentary pick ups from selected hotels in Melbourne.
The Great Ocean Road is more than just a drive when travelling with Go West, stopping along the way, hearing the stories and getting in touch with nature and Australia’s unique wildlife with an experienced and upbeat guide.
Go West Tours’ Yarra Valley Grazing tour provides a taste of the Yarra Valley’s best food and wine products. So much more than just a winery tour, you will experience the very best the valley has to offer.
Go West Tours is a genuinely innovative tour operator and was the first Australian tour operator to offer a fully mobile personal audio translation service. Guests may download the free Go West App from the App Store or Google Play to receive tour information in any of sixteen international languages.
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Accreditations
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ATEC India Host
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ECO Certified (Nature Tourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Victoria Tourism Industry Council
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