What to do and see in Apollo Bay, Victoria: The Best Day Trips from

September 12, 2021 Enedina Augsburger

Discover the best top things to do in Apollo Bay, Australia including Private Great Ocean Road Tour with Local Guide / Reverse tour Recommended, Private Great Ocean Road Full Day Tour - 1 Day Tour, LGBT+ Friendly 9-Hour Great Ocean Road Private Tour , The Great Ocean Road private 1 day tour , [PRIVATE TOUR] 12 Apostles | Great Ocean Road | Day Trip, Great Ocean Road Adventure - Private Tour - Reverse, Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary PREMIUM Tour, Private Tour: Great Ocean Road from Melbourne, Great Ocean Road Small Group (8) Day Tour With Early Departure and Early Return, Great Ocean Road Small-Group Ecotour from Melbourne.
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Marks Melbourne Private Tours
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5 star trip advisor rating. 12 Hour Tour to the Great Ocean Rd. Tour includes: • Local Melbourne Tour Guide • Private luxury vehicle • Complimentary bottled water • Custom and private tour for up to 7 passenger

Inclusions: Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Bottled water

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Reviewed By kennethbB9020NQ

We had a group of 9 in port on a cruise ship and Mark tailored a private tour for us based on specific sights and activities we were interested in. He was very informative and knowledgeable and his pre-tour coordination and communication via email and text was superb. I would highly recommend Mark for a private tour when you visit Melbourne.

2. Private Great Ocean Road Full Day Tour - 1 Day Tour

Great Ocean Road Explorer - Private Tours
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We are specialists in private touring along The Great Ocean Road. We know The Great Ocean Road better than most and focus specifically on ONLY The Great Ocean Road. So we know the best areas for wildlife spotting, unique areas that other tours don't visit and local knowledge that other tour guides simply can't offer. Our vehicles are air conditioned, privacy and tinted windows, USB charging ports, plus free wifi and bottled water. During this 12 hour tour, we visit all the major landmarks including The Twelve Apostles, Maits Rest, Split Point Lighthouse, Loch Ard Gorge, Kennet River. We also make stops to search for animals in their natural habitat, including kangaroo's, koala's and wild parrots. NOTE : 9 of the 12 hours is in-car-touring, so If you suffer from car sickness, we do recommend you choose the 2 day tour Departs Melbourne 7am, Returns 7pm If you have any questions regarding any of our tours, please don't hesitate to Call/text/WhatsApp us DIRECTLY us .

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Reviewed By 395cat

Super day out. Fun, action packed, well organised, good standard of vehicle, safe driver, knowledgeable guide. Overall, an excellent day of touring.

3. LGBT+ Friendly 9-Hour Great Ocean Road Private Tour

VIC Rainbow Tours
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Fed up on feeling uncomfortable on generic mass market tour buses? Let ''VIC Rainbow Tours'' take you on an exclusively Private LGBT+ Friendly tour of The Great Ocean Road! We understand the needs of the LGBT+ traveller & have been a big part of the local LGBT+ Melbourne community. We are also awesome tour guides! We have lived on the Great Ocean Road for 10+ years so guess what.......you will have a local to show you around! Our tours are designed to fit around your requirements and interests, so each tour is completely bespoke and tailored accordingly. This shortened tour will show you the main coastal section of the Great Ocean Road, all the way up to as far as Apollo Bay. **This tour does not visit the 12 Apostles - For this, please select our one day tour** Let VIC Rainbow Tours brighten up your vacation in a Gay Friendly Tour environment. If you wish to discuss any component of this tour, please message us on via Whats App to discuss further.

Inclusions: Bring your own playlist and use our in-car APPLE Car Play System, Binoculars, Insect Repellent, Personal Guide / Driver, Suncream, Bottled water, Private transportation, WiFi on board

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Reviewed By Line_up_the_guinness

We took a walking tour with VIC rainbow tours, the day we arrived into Melbourne. We have been to Melbourne before but pretty much walked around aimlessly and mainly stuck to the shopping malls - we do love to shop! This walking tour was well thought out and gave us a better knowledge of getting around the city. We stopped at landmarks we would otherwise have just walked past, and being a LGBT guide, James gave it the slant that we were looking for. We also took a trip with him down the great ocean road - that’s certainly not to be misse.

4. The Great Ocean Road private 1 day tour

Melbourne Touring Company
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Travelling on Victoria’s heritage-listed Great Ocean Road is one of the greatest road trips you can have in Australia. Our Great Ocean Road Private fully customiseable tour features amazing scenery, stories and wildlife in a leisurely drive that will have you gasping at every turn. This 244-kilometre-long stretch meanders through secret bays filled with rock pools, imposing sandstone cliffs, lush rain forests and deserted beaches. Dotted with quaint seaside towns, coastal walks and shipwrecks makes this region immensely popular. A highlight of the tour is visiting the Twelve Apostles, limestone karsts that rise majestically out of the water off the coast. We have a fleet of 9, 11 or 13 seater buses for your group and the price is for the driver/guide and vehicle, not per person. The larger the group, the better the value. The tour is fully customised and pick up is from your accommodation. We stop often and avoid the crowds, living up to our motto of ‘Let the others rush!’.

Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner

Reviewed By idrism487

We did the Mornington Peninsula Wine Tour with John and had the best experience. John was the most incredibly warm, friendly and knowledgeable host. He made everyone in the group feel super welcome. We all had the best time and it was because of John. Thank you for the most incredible day!

5. [PRIVATE TOUR] 12 Apostles | Great Ocean Road | Day Trip

Australian Private Tours
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Discover one of Australia's most popular tourist attractions 'The Great Ocean Road'. With ancient rainforests, scenic cliff top drives and an abundance of Australian wildlife on display, The Great Ocean Road offers visitors an array of sights and family-friendly activities for all ages to enjoy. On this guided tour, our guest will enjoy a day out on the coast, visiting all of the highlights along the infamous Great Ocean Road. Australian Private Tours have established and experienced drivers, catering to international and local clientele. Please Note: This tour is customizable. If you would like to customize your experience, please contact the company prior to the tour date. Prices may vary depending on changes to the itinerary.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Private transportation

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Reviewed By aksumelike

We arranged 4 private customized tours to the Yarra Valley, Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island and Mornington Peninsula. All our guides - Jessica, Julie and Francois, were wonderful. They were so friendly, great with the kids, knew all the best spots and good food, and totally flexible accommodating our preferences and leisurely pace. We tasted wine and fed wallabies, saw little fairy penguins, visited a chocolaterie, went strawberry picking, lunched at a vineyard /olive grove, and tree surfed at the Enchanted Adventure Garden. Highly recommended for anyone that wants an alternative to the run-of-the-mill package tours.

6. Great Ocean Road Adventure - Private Tour - Reverse

Great Private Tours
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Our unique itinerary ensures you avoid the crowds by travelling in a reverse 'direction' missing the bus crowds and enjoying the softer morning light. We head straight to the 12 Apostles for a mid morning spectacle before exploring the coastline. On the way we drop in at a local 'Chocolate Farm' for Australian farm experience and some coffee or sweets. Your expert guide will take you down to the beach along the Loch Ard Gorge and explain the dramatic shipwreck story. Then we wind our way through Otway Ranges taking in a Rainforest walk before settling into our seaside cafe and enjoying a fresh, locally inspired gourmet lunch. After lunch we take you to one of the best ice-creameries in Australia. Afterwards traverse the Surfcoast Shire along the coastal road that meanders through beach towns and cliff edges, stopping at significant photo sights. along the way. You will discover our unique wildlife of wild Koala's in Kennet River and Kangaroo's at the Anglesea golf course.

Inclusions: Enjoy a fresh, seasonal seaside cafe /restaurant lunch with sides and a beverage. Vegetarians catered for, Morning tea & coffee, or hot chocolate, at a local chocolate farm., WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water

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Reviewed By alisam686

Great day touring the Yarra Valley wineries. Steven is a friendly, knowledgeable host - gave us interesting insights and facts about the area and wineries, but also left us to enjoy and discover on our own just the right amount. The whole day ran smoothly and to schedule without ever seeming rushed. Recommend!

7. Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary PREMIUM Tour

Hit the Road Tours
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This is a Premium version of the highly awarded Reverse Itinerary Tour which follows exactly the same itinerary, and has the following plus: - Pickup from hotels in Melbourne CBD and Southbank - WiFi onboard - Spacious minibus Highlights: • Travel inland in the morning straight to the Twelve Apostles • At least 4 attractions at the 12 Apostles Coast: London Bridge, Loch Ard Gorge, The Razorback and the Twelve Apostles • Coastal towns: Apollo Bay, Lorne and lots of other stops for pictures • Reverse itinerary to avoid the crowds: we mean it! We get there earlier • More attractions, More stops, More fun!

Inclusions: National Park fees, Live commentary on board, Professional guide, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, WiFi on board, Disposable Face Masks, Hand Sanitizer

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Reviewed By A8122MRbobm

We were able to include a number of activities into the tour but never felt rushed. Our driver, Jack, was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable and made this a great experience even though the weather was challenging.

8. Private Tour: Great Ocean Road from Melbourne

Oceania Tours & Safaris
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Your private tour of the Great Ocean Road will allow you time to take in the natural wonders of this majestic drive. Finish this magical day with a visit to the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Local guide/driver, Transport by private vehicle, Coffee and/or Tea

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Reviewed By 244calvinc

Really great tour with our guide Eli to see the penguin parade and nobbies at Phillip island. Friendly, informative and super easy. Great sights in one day and didn’t need to drive. Thanks Eli!

9. Great Ocean Road Small Group (8) Day Tour With Early Departure and Early Return

Ocean Road Tours
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Small Group (8) Early Departure (6am) Early Return( By 5pm) We are Ahead of the Crowds and have lookouts to ourselves Our Experience and Live Commentary Breakfast/Snack Pack Aussie Themed Café Lunch  More Photo Stops Over 14 years old only See Kangaroos Koalas and Native Birds in the Bush We Don't do the reverse tour to be ahead of the crowds, we leave Early and Get Back Early. We have nearly all of our Morning Lookouts to us only.

Inclusions: Pickup and drop-off (conditions apply), Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch and Snack/Pack, Aussie snacks, Cold bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities, Children under 8, Travelers more than 130Kgs

Reviewed By farihab2020

I had a family trip with 5 family members. My driver Dave. V was awesome with cheeky jokes. It was great to hear about his stories. Over all the trip was very comfortable and entertaining too. Thanks Fariha

10. Great Ocean Road Small-Group Ecotour from Melbourne

Go West Tours
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Experience the spectacular Great Ocean Road on a full-day tour from Melbourne. Travel by comfortable minicoach on this majestic stretch of Victoria’s coastline, taking in Kennett River, Apollo Bay, Great Otway National Park, Port Campbell National Park, Gibson's Steps, the Twelve Apostles and more. Enjoy frequent stops for views of stunning white-sand beaches and towering cliffs, plus leisurely walks to see koalas and other native wildlife. Your guide will take you to beaches, rainforests and lookouts, displaying the amazing variety this region has to offer. Small-group tour ensures a personalised experience for each and every guest.

Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Friendly & Informative Guide, Pickup from Selected Hotels, National Park fees, WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle

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Reviewed By E8500BCjustinec

We traveled from Melbourne with go west. Rachel was the most fun and entertaining tour guide while hitting us with some interesting facts. Got to sit up front too!!! Would recommend to anyone!!! Ask for Rachel!!!!

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