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Private Great Ocean Road Day Tour With Early Departure (12 Hours)

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from $330.51 per person

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Your Luxury vehicle awaits, with your own dedicated driver & Guide. Just sit back, relax and take in the magic of The Great Ocean Road.....
Photo Opportunity at the Memorial Arch. Your guide will detail the fascinating history behind the road, which most tourists never hear about!
We make a stop and some incredible lookout points. As we depart early, we normally always have them to ourselves
The 12 Apostles - the final stop on your Great Ocean Road adventure!
Travel in comfort and luxury. Air conditioned, leather seating, UV protected windows and privacy blinds. Plus complimentary WIFI and bottled water.

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Overview

This Private Tour of the Great Ocean Road departs early (7am) with a direct pick-up from you Melbourne CBD hotel, so you arrive before other tour groups and avoid the crowds at most lookouts.

We are real locals and true specialists of The Great Ocean Road. Our tours offer premium service that includes lunch and snacks. Spend a full day of sightseeing including the Shipwreck Coast, with more stops than usual plus extra time to linger at two of the most popular sites - The Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge.

- Early Departure 7am (6:45 for some locations)

- Direct hotel pick up in the morning

- We are Ahead of the Crowds and have lookouts to ourselves

- This is a Private Tour - Only your group will travel

- Our local Experience

- We specialise in ONLY The Great Ocean Road

- Snack Pack

- More Photo Stops

- See Kangaroos, Koalas and Native Birds in the Bush

- Choose to upgrade your tour by adding an extra hour (can be added later)

(Over 12 years old only)

What's Included

  • Direct Hotel Pickup in the Morning (7am)
  • Fruit & snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities
  • Children under 12 cannot travel with us. We apologise for this inconvenience.
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Meeting and Pickup

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We pickup from most CBD, Southbank and Docklands Hotels/Accommodations at 7AM in the morning. if you are staying outside of this area, you will need to make your own way to our Generic Pick-up Point - 100 Lorimer Street, Docklands, VIC 3008. Note : Some hotels require a slightly earlier pick-up time of 6:45 AM. We will re-confirm with you the day before your tour of your exact pick up time and location. Please notify us of your accommodation, at least 24 hours hour prior to the tour date. To assist your driver in busy city centre areas, please sure you are ready at outside your pick-up location 5 minutes prior to the designated pick up time.

What To Expect

Torquay

Near Bells Beach we search for Wild Kangaroos in the bush
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Anglesea Beach

Views of Anglesea Beach from Various Locations
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fairhaven Beach (Pass By)

Views of this magnificent beach
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Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway

The Great ocean Road Sign
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lorne Beach

Toilet Stop and Beach Views
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Great Ocean Road (Pass By)

Travel from Lorne to Apollo Bay with various photo stops
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Kennett River

A great place to spot koala's in the wild
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cape Patton Lookout Point

The best lookout on the Great Ocean Road
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Apollo Bay (Pass By)

Stunning scenery and one of the best beaches in Australia
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The Twelve Apostles

Time to see these Magnificent Limestone pillars, Created from 16 thousand years of erosion.
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35 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Loch Ard Gorge

More exploring at this stunning multi viewing area. Razorback, Loch Ard Gorge Beach and Shipwreck Walk
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Victoria (Pass By)

We drive home through Farmland including Dairy, Cattle and Sheep and crops.
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12 Apostles Helicopters

One of the best way to see the 12 Apostles and the nearby rock formations is by Air. The 12 Apostles Helicopter Company is a local institution with a perfect safety record to boot. They offer a number of different joy flight durations with professional qualified pilots.We recommend you choose our 'Extended 14 hour Tour' if you want to include a joy flight, as you may require additional time for the pre-booking process and for the flight itself.All joy flights are at additional expense and can be booked on the day via your guide (no need to pre-book).
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Razorback

This is our final stop. Not as well know as the 12 Apostles, but equally as impressive. You will also get a chance to walk down to the beach and hear the story of the famous ship wreck at nearby Loch Ard Gorge
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • No children under 12 years of age
  • We have a strict 24 Hours No Refund Cancellation Policy due to the limited and nature of out tours

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Great Ocean Road Day Tour With Early Departure (12 Hours)?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Average 4.96 out of 5 stars based on 212 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Great Ocean Road Day Tour With Early Departure (12 Hours)?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Direct Hotel Pickup in the Morning (7am).
  • Fruit & snacks.
  • Bottled water.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Private Tour and Personal Driver/Guide (Only your group will travel).
  • Local Expert Guide dedicated to your group.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
  • Children under 12 cannot travel with us. We apologise for this inconvenience.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Private Great Ocean Road Day Tour With Early Departure (12 Hours) is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Great Ocean Road Day Tour With Early Departure (12 Hours) will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Direct Hotel Pickup in the Morning (7am)
  • Fruit & snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private Tour and Personal Driver/Guide (Only your group will travel)
  • Local Expert Guide dedicated to your group
  • Gratuities
  • Children under 12 cannot travel with us. We apologise for this inconvenience.

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Pickup times will be advised at least 24 hours prior to the tour departure. Your guide will send a text message to re-confirm the Pick up location and time.
  • Please call / text us on +61 466 888 775 to discuss the many different options you have on this tour, including the option to upgrade your Great Ocean Road experience.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • No children under 12 years of age
  • We have a strict 24 Hours No Refund Cancellation Policy due to the limited and nature of out tours
  • Driving time is 8 hours. If you get motion / travel sickness we do NOT recommend you choose this tour. We offer a 2 day tour which would be much more suitable.

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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