Great Ocean Road Day Tour

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Duration

All day

Group Size

23

Activity Level

About this experience

Only have one day, but want to experience the Great Ocean Road? Then this tour is just right for you!

On our full-day trip, you will discover all the highlights of the legendary coastal road: from inland via Colac to Port Campbell, continuing along the Great Ocean Road to the famous Bells Beach.

Highlights of this experience

  • All the highlights of the Great Ocean Road in a small group (max. 11 guests)
  • Drive through the interior of the country via Colac and the land of dairy farms
  • First stop: the famous London Bridge
  • Other stops: The Arch, Loch Ard Gorge, Razorback and the 12 Apostles
  • Exploring the rainforest in Great Otway National Park
  • Wildlife watching on the Kennett River: koalas & colorful parrots
  • Spectacular viewpoints along the coastal road
  • Visit to the legendary Bells Beach surfing beach

What's included

  • Accommodation transfer
  • National park fees
  • Water (please bring your own bottle)

What's excluded

  • Meals

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Itinerary

Exact itineraries vary depending on the tour type. 

Your day starts early – we leave Melbourne at 6:15 am (pick-up from 45 minutes before departure). Even on the outward journey, we always stay one step ahead of the large coaches so that you can relax and enjoy the stops.

We first drive inland via Colac, past vast dairy farms. We make a short stop in Colac for a toilet and drinks (own expense) before heading directly to Port Campbell, where we meet the legendary Great Ocean Road.

Our first stop is the famous London Bridge, followed by the impressive rock formation The Arch. We then visit Port Campbell and explore highlights such as Loch Ard Gorge, the Razorback and the Island Archway. Of course, a visit to the world-famous 12 Apostles is not to be missed. Here you even have the opportunity to book a helicopter flight (optional, own expense) – an unforgettable bird’s eye view.

At lunchtime we stop in Lavers Hill, where you can treat yourself to a delicious lunch of your choice (own expense). The route then takes us through the Great Otway National Park. On a walk through the enchanting rainforest of Maits Rest, you will discover huge trees and lush vegetation.

We continue to the Kennett River, where we keep an eye out for wild koalas and colorful parrots. We enjoy several breathtaking viewpoints along the Great Ocean Road before making a short stop at the beach and local stores in the coastal town of Lorne.

We then visit the Memorial Arch, the endless Fairhaven Beach and the famous surf spot Bells Beach – with a bit of luck you might even spot a few kangaroos.

In the late afternoon, we return via the highway and reach Melbourne at around 18:00.

Where we’ll meet

Pick-up possible from the following accommodations: Adara East Melbourne Adina Apartment Hotel on Flinders Adina Apartment Hotel Queen Street Alto Hotel Atlantis Hotel Base Backpackers Batman's Hill on Collins Bayview Eden Bayview on the Park best western melbourne city (formerly called pensione hotel) Causeway 353 Causeway Inn On The Mal Citadines on Bourke City Center Budget Hotel, City Tempo Clarion Suites Gateway Coffee Palace Cosmopolitan Hotel Crossley Hotel Melbourne Crown Metropol Melbourne Crown Promenade Melbourne, Crown Towers Melbourne Crowne Plaza Melbourne Dockland Apartments Docklands Executive Apartments Exford Hotel Flinder's Street Sation. Elizabeth street entrance Fraser Place Grand Chancellor Grand Hyatt Great Southern Hotel Habitat HQ Holiday Inn Home At The Mansion Hotel Causeway Hotel Discovery ibis budget Melbourne CBD ibis Melbourne Hotel and Apartments, Therry Street ibis Melbourne Little Bourke Street ibis Styles Kingsgate Hotel, King Street ibis Styles Melbourne, The Victoria Hotel, InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto Jasper hotel King Street Backpackers Langham Melbourne Mantra 100 Exhibition Mantra on Jolimont Mantra on Little Bourke Mantra on Russell Mantra on the Park Mecure Welcome Melbourne Marriott Hotel Mercure Melbourne Treasury Gardens Miami Hotel Melbourne Nomads Industry Novotel Melbourne on Collins, Novotel Melbourne St Kilda, Nunnery Accommodation Oaks on Collins Oaks on Lonsadale Oaks on Market Oaks on Williams Parkview Hotel Pegasus Apart'Hotel Pullman Melbourne Albert Park Pullman Melbourne On The Park, Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens Melbourne, Ritz Backpackers Rydges Melbourne Seasons Heritage Melbourne Sebel Melbourne Sebel Melbourne Docklands Sebel Melbourne Flinders Lane Sofitel Melbourne on Collins Somerset on Elizabeth Melbourne Space Hotel St Paul's Cathedral, Flinders Street. Stamford Plaza Melbourne Swanston Hotel Melbourne Grand Mercure Travelodge Hotel Docklands Travelodge Southbank Urban Central Vibe Savoy Hotel Melbourne, Westin Melbourne YHA Melbourne Central YHA Melbourne Metro
Victoria, Australia

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations within 3 days before the start date will be charged a fee of 100%.
Additionally, the terms and conditions of Ausventure Travel apply.
From $130 /person
  • Australia
    Great Ocean Road
    Victoria
  • 7:35 a.m.
  • 20:00

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Experience FAQs

Yes, absolutely! If you’re traveling as a group, we’ll be happy to see what’s possible in terms of price.

Whether friends, family or group travel – just let us know:

  • How many people you are
  • What you are planning (campers, tours, packages…)

Write to us via the contact form, by email to info@ausventure-travel.com, via Facebook or WhatsApp – we will get back to you as soon as possible with an individual group offer!

If you fall ill and are unable to take part in your tour, please contact us or the provider directly as soon as possible.

📌 Important information:
– Rebooking is possible in many cases – we will be happy to help you
Travel insurance is highly recommended in such cases
– If rebooking is not possible, you can try to reclaim the costs via your insurance

👉 It is best to keep a doctor’s certificate – this is often required for refunds.
We will be happy to help you communicate with the organizer!

Basically yes, but it depends on the organizer. We will be happy to take care of this for you – just let us know!

📌 Important to know:
– Changes are at the discretion of the provider
– A rebooking fee may apply for last-minute changes
– The earlier you contact us, the better the chances of a free change

👉 Just write to us directly if you want to change your date – we’ll take care of it!

In most cases: Yes!
Many tours can be booked with an open date – perfect if your itinerary is not yet completely fixed.

📌 Important to know:
Popular tours (e.g. Fraser Island or Whitsundays) are booked out quickly and should be confirmed at least 14 days+ in advance.

📝 Your booking documents contain all the information on how and by when you can book your preferred date. If you have any questions, we are of course always there for you.

Both are possible in Australia – it’s all in the mix!

Campsites offer you comfort: electricity, showers, kitchens and often a nice community atmosphere.
🚐 Freedom camping is ideal for anyone who likes to travel independently and inexpensively – but beware: overnight stays are only permitted in designated areas and vary from state to state.

We recommend a good combination of both in order to travel flexibly and relaxed.

👉 You can find all the tips and information on how free camping works legally, safely and stress-free in our blog:
Free camping in Australia – how to do it legally, relaxed & free of charge

You can pay for your booking flexibly in your preferred currency.
The following options are available:

💸 Bank transfer

  • In AUD (Australian dollars): free of charge to our Australian account
  • In EUR (Euro): possible to our European account – fee: 0.5%

💳 Credit card

  • In AUD: possible, a fee of 2.2% applies
  • In EUR: also possible on request – just contact us briefly

Australia is a popular travel destination – especially during the school vacations, in summer (Dec-Feb) and spring (Sep-Nov) it can quickly become scarce. We recommend this especially for routes with one-way rentals or special camper models:

🕒 The earlier the better – 6+ months in advance is ideal
In the short term, many providers may already be fully booked or only more expensive options may be available.

👉 You can find more tips on the best time to book in our blog article:
What you should book well in advance – your Australian adventure

The battery life depends on the type of vehicle and how it is used. On average, the following applies:

1-3 nights self-sufficient – then the vehicle should be reconnected to the power grid (e.g. at a campsite).

🚐 Important to know:
The on-board battery is only fully recharged while driving (slightly) or when connected to the mains.

☀️ Some campers also have a solar panel that supports the battery when parked – ideal for short stops without a power connection. Nevertheless, we recommend:
🔌 Connect to the mains every 2-3 nights – to ensure that the fridge, lights etc. run smoothly.

🚐 With a standard camper (2WD), you may only drive on paved roads.
This means: paved roads or partially well-maintained access roads to official campsites or tourist attractions (depending on the provider).

🌄 O nly with a 4WD camper are you allowed to deviate from paved roads and drive on gravel or off-road routes.
But be careful:
For certain routes (e.g. Gibb River Road, Oodnadatta Track, Cape Leveque Road), written permission from the rental company is often required – and not all providers allow beach drives or river crossings.

💬 O ur tip: If you’re planning an off-road adventure, just let us know – we’ll tell you which routes are permitted and which campers are suitable.

💳 Yes, a credit card is required to collect the vehicle.

Even if you can pay for your booking with Ausventure Travel conveniently by credit card or bank transfer, all rental companies require a valid credit card on collection.

This is required in order to:

  • pre-authorize the deposit (liability sum)(depending on the insurance package selected),
  • to charge any additional fees such as tolls, fines or fuel costs retrospectively.

💡 Tip: A prepaid credit card or debit card is not accepted in most cases. Make sure that your credit card is valid at the time of collection and has a sufficient limit.

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Great Ocean Road Day Tour

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Only have one day, but want to experience the Great Ocean Road? Then this tour is just right for you! On our full-day trip, you will discover all the highlights of the legendary coastal road: from inland via Colac to Port Campbell, continuing along the Great Ocean Road to the famous Bells Beach.

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