What to do and see in Great Ocean Road, Victoria: The Best Sightseeing Tours

November 30, 2021 Jana Sager

Discover the best top things to do in Great Ocean Road, Australia including Private Great Ocean Road Full Day Tour - 1 Day Tour, Private Great Ocean Road Day Tour from Melbourne, Private Full-Day Great Ocean Road Tour with Helicopter Ride, LGBT+ Friendly 9-Hour Great Ocean Road Private Tour , Private One Day Great Ocean Road Tour, Great Ocean Road & Twelve Apostes - Affordable Private Tour, 3 Day Private Tour Of Phillip Island, Great Ocean Road & Mornington Peninsula, [PRIVATE TOUR] 12 Apostles | Great Ocean Road | Day Trip, Luxury Private Great Ocean Road Tour up to 7 people - Entire Vehicle, Private tours from Melbourne.
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1. 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.

2. Private Great Ocean Road Day Tour from Melbourne

Hop To It Tours
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Pick from various options you can explore down the Great Ocean Road. Some options are: See the 12 Apostles, Loch Are Gorge, London Bridge and more on the Shipwreck Coast Option to take a helicopter ride over the 12 Apostles Explore the waterfalls and nature walks of the Otway Rainforest Option to do the treetop walk or zip line course at the Otway Fly Visit the culinary delights of the region including cheese factories, distilleries, wineries, chocolateries and ice creameries Go surfing on the Surf Coast or just enjoy the beach culture at Torquay Visit the coastal towns of Angelsea, Lorne & Apollo Bay. See the koalas at Kennett River

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Food, drinks and paid actvites are not included in the price but will be organised for you

Reviewed By 979phillipv

We did a tour with Chris who showed us his favourite places in the Grampians and Great Ocean Road. He completely tailored the tour and pace to us, welcomed us esteemed guests and treated us as friends and family. His vehicle is first class comfortable, driving of the safest standard, catering is top notch and camping gear of foremost quality. He knows the region as his own and you are treated to full days of amazing scenery that will become indelible memories. You must book immediately, and be rewarded with best value, responsible and outstanding tourism, without feeling like a tourist.

3. Private Full-Day Great Ocean Road Tour with Helicopter Ride

Acacia Luxury Private Tours
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Discovering the Great Ocean Road by land and by air is the ultimate way to experience one of the world’s most incredible coastlines. Spot mobs of kangaroos basking in the morning sun before arriving at Split-Point Lighthouse for a morning tea with panoramic views. Travel past carved cliffs, windswept beaches to the seaside hamlet of Kennet River, where you can see colourful native parrots and observe koalas. Enjoy lunch of fresh seafood and regional produce in the popular coastal village of Apollo Bay. The highlight of the day – the rugged splendour of the Twelve Apostles. Stroll the cliff-edge boardwalk for the perfect vantage point. Venture on to Loch Ard Gorge – one of the most dramatically beautiful beaches in Australia. Board a private helicopter for a scenic 75-minute flight that follows the dramatic coastline from above, before a breathtaking landing on the Yarra River in the very heart of Melbourne.

Inclusions: Luxurious Mercedes Benz or Audi touring vehicles (Wi-Fi and power recharge enabled), Private 75-minute helicopter flight (Twelve Apostles - Melbourne) , Gourmet lunch with beverages (Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic beverages), Professional local driver guide, Transfer (Melbourne helipad to Hotel), National Park fees, Bottled Water & Travel Snacks

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Reviewed By Passenger60886760536

Holidaying at home this year, we researched and studied reviews widely before deciding to undertake a two day Great Ocean Road private tour with Acacia Luxury Private Tours. Booking was simple and efficient and Paul attended to every detail to make our journey just perfect even down to our preferred beverages and snacks in the vehicle. On the day Stuart collected us in a super comfortable and luxurious Mercedes Benz vehicle. Stuart grew up in the region and therefore was able to tailor the tour exactly to our desire. We wanted to see wildlife so he was able to take us to off road places where we were able to see kangaroos, koalas, emus and amazing birdlife in the wild. It exceeded every expectation. We could not have done it justice if we had driven ourselves. The whole journey is jaw-droppingly beautiful from the beaches to the rainforest and the unforgettable Twelve Apostles. All our meals and the luxury lodging in picturesque Port Fairy were perfect too. We definitely recommend the Great Ocean Road journey with the expert team at Acacia. Thank-you so much guys.

4. 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.

5. Private One Day Great Ocean Road Tour

Great Ocean Road Tours
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Join us on an exclusively private 1 day Tour to explore the beautiful Great Ocean Road and all that it has to offer, in your own comfy air conditioned private vehicle together with an experienced guide. Visit all the main hot spots such as the world famous 12 Apostles, plus other must-see attractions inside Great Otway National Park. Visit the beautiful coastal township of Apollo Bay before embarking on a stunning introduction to Port Campbell National Park. If you have any questions regarding any of our tours, please don't hesitate to Call/text/WhatsApp Great Ocean Road Tours DIRECTLY on +61 4 55 44 11 10 Tour departs Melbourne 7am & Return back to Melbourne at 7pm the same day (9 hours driving time). 

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Fuel surcharge, GST (Goods and Services Tax), Local taxes, National Park fees, Bottled water, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Transport by private vehicle

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Reviewed By timkyria

I did the 1 day tour. The great ocean road is an absolute must, but probably more justified to see it over 2 days. I just didn’t quite have the time to be able to do that. I liked the fact that this company specialise specifically for the great ocean road and the guide actually lives on the great ocean road. The week before I had chosen to do a winery tour with a different company, who sell tours to multiple destinations. That was not so good and the guide’s knowledge of the local area was severely lacking. I’ll stick with the destination specialists next time. Much better.

6. Great Ocean Road & Twelve Apostes - Affordable Private Tour

Debby Tours and Transfers
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Join Debby Tour on a memorable journey along the Famous Great Ocean Road, one of the world most scenic drives. Discover the famous spots on the way and the secret ones as well. Our tour guides are known by the best customer service, knowledge and happy energy. Please note: REVERSE TOUR - During peak season we may change direction to avoid big crowds.

Inclusions: Snacks, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

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Reviewed By Mariabarrasim

Ricardo and I want to thank Debby for the amazing time we had at the Great Ocean Road a week ago. The tour was well organized and, it included nice spots that are not usually included in other companies' tours. You will be amazed by the last spot of the tour. I can't tell you much, but I can guarantee that you will not regret it. Thanks Debby, you are the best!!

7. 3 Day Private Tour Of Phillip Island, Great Ocean Road & Mornington Peninsula

Posh Penguins
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This private tour covers Phillip Island,The Mornington Peninsula, as well as all the main sights along the Great Ocean Road. This tour has it all - Ocean vista's, abundant wildlife, scenery, waterfalls, rainforests and small coastal towns - This is THE Ultimate touring experience! Day 1 will be spent on Phillip Island - including entry to Churchill Island, Wildlife Park, Koala Conservation Centre & The Penguin Parade. Day 2 will be a snapshot of Mornington Peninsula, including a winery location for lunch and travel to Great Ocean Rd via Sea Ferry Day 3 will focus of the sheer natural beauty of The Great Ocean Road. Stay overnight on Phillip Island AND Apollo Bay. Please note that accommodation, food and beverage costs are NOT included. This tour is very flexible and features many different components. And as our tours are fully tailored to the guest experience, we recommend you call/text/whatsApp us to discuss these tour options pre-booking

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Fuel surcharge, GST (Goods and Services Tax), Local taxes, National Park fees, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

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Reviewed By Myusernameistaken36

Henry gave us a great tour of Phillip Island, aided by some beautiful weather (thanks melbourne). He was a very knowledgeable guide and just a great guy to have to spend the tour with. We had a close family friend who warned us from doing a trip down to Phillip Island. They hated it. But the more I read up on the island, the more I realised that most other people that had visited the island, overwhelmingly had a positive experience. But now I understand why my friend hated it. They took a bus tour and when we compared notes on our tour, they described the places they stopped. Well they only visited 3 stops. We visited about 10 different locations and half of them were definitely not on the tourist map as we were the only ones there. But to be honest, these were my favourite stops. They were well away from the tourist buses and in fact probably not accessible to the buses as we went down some narrow roads. But the wildlife there was out of this world. So look, if you are going to to Phillip island at all, find out where you will be taken. How much value for money are you getting. Are the tickets included. Is there an advantage to taking a private tour. How well does your group mix with other people you have never met. Do you want to go and your own pace or happy to go at the pace set by the rest of the group. Do you want to be picked up from your hotel doorstep or are you happy to jump on a tram to meet the bus tour. Obviously these are not questions my friends asked before she booked her tour. So really, do your research people or you will just end up on a tour that isn’t right for you. There are lots of options so nobody out there should be licking the wrong tour for them.unless you are a lazy click and book person like my friend!

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

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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

Exclusions: Flexible options to suit you on the day.

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.

9. Luxury Private Great Ocean Road Tour up to 7 people - Entire Vehicle

Melbourne VIC, Australia 88 Luxury Tours
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The famous Great Ocean Road is a must for any visitor to Melbourne. This tour is purely private and bespoke meaning we do not take other groups but yourselves up to 7 passengers. The Mercedes vehicle is spacious and air conditioned with seats custom designed for long distance driving. Unlike other tours, you get to choose which particular places and how much time you would like to spend there and we help that happen. Some places will be interesting than others and you may want to spend more time there and this is why we are flexible. The road is windy and best taken in a smaller vehicle with several stops to enjoy the views and take memorable photos Many trips are spoiled by the wrong crowd and we believe if you are going to enjoy this, make it private. This tour is great if you have children as well as we can accommodate child seats, please advise after you book.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water

Exclusions: Breakfast, We will have a lunch stop where you can buy your own lunch of preference

Reviewed By Jack L

We absolutely loved our visit to the Yarra Valley. Our driver Melvin was friendly, outgoing and knew all the best wineries to visit. It was a great day out and we would highly recommend doing this tour with him.

10. Private tours from Melbourne

Hop To It Tours
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We are happy to take you on a private day tour to any destination beyond Melbourne you choose. Some itinerary options are listed below (only one can be done). How it works: Pick the location you would like to explore. Some options are: Explore the The Great Ocean Road & Otway Rainforest Go hiking in the Grampians National Park See the fairy penguin parade at Phillip Island Hike and swim at the southernmost point of mainland Australia at Wilsons Promontory National Park We will organise with you your itinerary and make all the relevant bookings We pick you up, take you around and drop you back to your hotel at the end of the tour We charge a flat rate for the service, inclusive of transport and guide. Any extra costs are then added to the overall price, meaning you get to tailor the tour to what you want to pay for!

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board

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Reviewed By 979phillipv

We did a tour with Chris who showed us his favourite places in the Grampians and Great Ocean Road. He completely tailored the tour and pace to us, welcomed us esteemed guests and treated us as friends and family. His vehicle is first class comfortable, driving of the safest standard, catering is top notch and camping gear of foremost quality. He knows the region as his own and you are treated to full days of amazing scenery that will become indelible memories. You must book immediately, and be rewarded with best value, responsible and outstanding tourism, without feeling like a tourist.

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