Melbourne Private Great Ocean Road Tour

Nathan, your knowledgeable, local driver will take you to: Bells Beach, Anglesea, Aireys Inlet, Lorne, Kennett River, Apollo Bay, 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge and London Bridge.
Ideal for tourists, travellers and day-trippers (up to 4 passengers) who want the comfort, privacy and flexibility of a private vehicle for the day.

You can adjust the recommended itinerary in advance, or on the day.

What to expect?

The 12 Apostles: Based on the recommended schedule, you will have an hour to explore the 12 Apostles. It's only a short walk from the car to the viewing platforms.

Seaside towns and villages
Anglesea, Aireys, Lorne, Apollo Bay; with opportunities for coffees, shopping for local produce, ice cream, fish & chips on the beach, or a craft brewery. I will share all the available options, I can make recommendations but it's your day and ultimately your choice.

Wild animals Koala spotting and bird watching at Kennett River. Kangaroos and native birds could be anywhere!

Meeting Point

CBD

CBD, Melbourne VIC, Australia

Private tours only - pick up is at the location of your choosing, within 10km of the CBD. Your driver can easily arrange a pick up/drop-off west of Melbourne at no extra charge, e.g. Geelong or Torquay.

What's included:

• In-person Guide: English
• Your local driver, with his stories and travel tips during each drive :)

What to expect:

Duration: between 12 hours and 14 hours

Bells Beach

Bells Beach, Victoria

A brief stop to strectch your legs at the world famous Bells Beach, home of the world's longest continuously running pro surfing competition.

15 minutes

Anglesea

Anglesea, Victoria

Time for a coffee in the quiant seaside town of Anglesea, or a short beach walk.
Optional extra: enquire early for information on the Kangaroo Tour at the Anglesea Golf Club, home to around 300 Eastern Grey Kangaroos (at own expense).

30 minutes

Aireys Inlet

Aireys Inlet, Victoria

Enjoy a shortwalk to the viewing platforms by Split Point lighthouse; a wild coastline with a history of shipwrecks.

25 minutes

Lorne

Lorne, Victoria

Choose from a range of lunch options in the beach holiday town of Lorne: takeaway fish & chips, a classic Aussie pub meal, or a healthy buddha bowl. Alternatively, take the time to shop for local produce and ice cold beers.

1 hour

Kennett River

Kennett River, Victoria

One of Australia's best places to spot Koalas. Scan the eucalyptus trees, high and low, for the best chances of spotting these iconic marsupials. Also a great birdwatching spot.

30 minutes

Apollo Bay

Apollo Bay, Victoria

A quick and final beach town stop before the Great Ocean Road meanders inland through the rainforests of the Great Otway National Park and the Port Campbell National Park.

15 minutes

Twelve Apostles

Great Ocean Road & Booringa Road, Port Campbell, 3269, Victoria

Witness the dramatic splendour of the 12 Apostles, towering limestone stacks that rise up majestically from the wild Southern Ocean.

1 hour

Loch Ard Gorge

Great Ocean Road Port Campbell, Port Campbell VIC 3269, Australia

With sunset fast approaching, the penuilmate stop is a quick photo opporunity at Loch Ard Gorge, site of a famous 1878 shipwreck.

10 minutes

London Bridge

west of Port Campbell on Great Ocean Road, , Port Campbell, 3269, Victoria

The final stop before embarking on a direct drive back to your drop-off location, London Bridge is another one of the coastlines famous quirky rock formations.

10 minutes