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2-Day Private Great Ocean Road Tour
Highlights
- Explore hidden waterfalls and the wild beauty of the Bay of Islands on a leisurely two-day adventure.
- Savour local delicacies with an optional foodie trail featuring stops at L'Artisan Cheese and Timboon Distillery.
- Unwind in charming coastal towns like Apollo Bay or Port Campbell, soaking in the relaxed atmosphere.
- Connect deeply with nature and local culture while enjoying breathtaking sunsets behind the Twelve Apostles.
Slow the pace. Stay longer. Discover more.
If the Great Ocean Road is one of Australia’s most iconic drives, then taking two days to explore it is the ultimate way to truly feel it.
On this fully private two-day journey, you’ll travel with your own expert local guide, staying overnight in a charming coastal town and experiencing both the iconic sights and the hidden corners that time allows. With more room to breathe, this isn’t just a tour, it’s a chance to connect more deeply with nature, local culture, and yourself.
Whether you want to walk beneath towering trees in the Otways, meet local producers, or simply watch the sunset behind the Twelve Apostles without rushing back to the city, we’ll design a journey that moves at your pace, with your interests at heart.
Why a Two-Day Tour?
– Stay overnight in Apollo Bay or Port Campbell
– Visit places the one-day tour can’t reach – From hidden waterfalls to the wild beauty of the Bay of Islands.
– Optional foodie trail – Cheese, spirits, and more, with stops like L’Artisan Cheese, Timboon Distillery, and Apostle Whey.
Itinerary highlights
Day 1: Melbourne → Apollo Bay
Your adventure begins with a hotel pick-up and a drive along the Surf Coast, taking in views from Bells Beach, the Split Point Lighthouse, and Memorial Arch. Along the way, we’ll stop for wildlife spotting, local stories, and fresh seafood or gourmet bites from towns like Lorne or Anglesea. You might stroll through fern-filled rainforest paths or simply relax with ocean views. As the day winds down, we arrive in Apollo Bay, your overnight stop, and recommend local spots for a memorable dinner by the sea.
Day 2: Apollo Bay → Twelve Apostles → Melbourne
Start your day with coastal air and coffee before we head deeper into the Otways and the Shipwreck Coast. Visit the majestic Twelve Apostles in the calm of the morning, then continue to Loch Ard Gorge, Gibson Steps, and further west to the Bay of Martyrs and Bay of Islands. Places often skipped on shorter tours. Along the way, you’ll hear the legends, history, and stories that bring the landscape to life. Return to Melbourne in the evening, full of memories and moments to savour.
Tour details
- On demand
Features
Service facilities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Physical – High support needs
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
Operation information
The Private Tour Guide
The Private Tour Guide is a family-owned operator dedicated to delivering premium private tours that showcase Australia through the eyes of trusted locals. Founded in Melbourne in 2011, the company has grown from a single Mercedes tour van into a network of passionate guides offering personalised journeys across Victoria, Sydney, and Tasmania.
Tours are crafted for travellers seeking more than just sightseeing. Each journey blends food, wine, culture, nature, and local stories to create enriching experiences. From Melbourne’s laneways and café culture to the vineyard-draped hills of the Yarra Valley, from the wild beauty of the Great Ocean Road, every itinerary reflects the unique interests of each guest.
The company’s hallmark is its personal touch. With no fixed itineraries, every tour is designed around individual preferences—whether that means a curated wine journey tailored to a guest’s palate, a day exploring hidden coastal lookouts, or a multi-city itinerary that connects Australia’s diverse regions seamlessly. Guides are knowledgeable, approachable, and down-to-earth, bringing destinations to life with insights and storytelling that make travelling with them feel like holidaying with a lifelong friend.
The Private Tour Guide provides more than just travel—it delivers genuine connection. With insider access, local expertise, and a warm, professional approach, guests discover more, connect deeper, and return home with memories that are as personal as they are extraordinary.
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