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Private Great Ocean Road Express Tour (9 Hour Tour)

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9 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

This Half Day Express Tour showcases the main coastal section of the Great Ocean Road, from Aireys Inlet, all the way up to as far as Apollo Bay. The tour then cuts inland through the inland townships of Forrest and Birregura back to Melbourne.

***NOTE : This tour does NOT include the 12 Apostles***

Whilst other operators sell tours throughout Victoria, we specialise in only The Great Ocean Road, so you are safe in the knowledge you have an expert tour guide who knows the area inside out.

Should you wish to visit the 12 Apostles, we recommend you choose either the full 1 day tour, 2 day or 3 day tour.

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • WiFi on board
  • Meals and beverages
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point
Pickup details

Our default meeting place is outside Eureka Tower Observation Deck - located at 7, Riverside Quay, Southbank 3006 by 7am.If you would like to be picked up directly from your hotel, please contact us in advance of your tour so we can confirm if a direct pick-up is possible. We can pick up from most Melbourne CBD, Docklands and Southbank hotels. We can also pick up from Avalon Domestic Airport. (There are some hotels that we cannot pick up from or they maybe outside of the CBD radius)

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Meeting point

Lorimer Street
Docklands VIC 3008, Australia

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

Options & Pricing

Start Time • Daily 7:00 AM

What To Expect

The Great Ocean Road

Half Day Great Ocean Road Express Tour
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5 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Bells Beach

Half Day Great Ocean Road Express Tour (Tour excludes The 12 Apostles)
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway

Half Day Great Ocean Road Express Tour (Tour excludes The 12 Apostles)
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Point Addis Marine National Park (Pass By)

Half Day Great Ocean Road Express Tour (Tour excludes The 12 Apostles)
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Split Point Lighthouse

Half Day Great Ocean Road Express Tour (Tour excludes The 12 Apostles)
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Devil's Elbow

Half Day Great Ocean Road Express Tour (Tour excludes The 12 Apostles)
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Cathedral Rocks

Half Day Great Ocean Road Express Tour (Tour excludes The 12 Apostles)
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Cumberland River (Pass By)

Half Day Great Ocean Road Express Tour (Tour excludes The 12 Apostles)
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Mount Defiance Lookout

Half Day Great Ocean Road Express Tour (Tour excludes The 12 Apostles)
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Cape Patton Lookout Point

Half Day Great Ocean Road Express Tour (Tour excludes The 12 Apostles)
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Carisbrook Creek

Half Day Great Ocean Road Express Tour (Tour excludes The 12 Apostles)
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Kennet River Koala Walk

We stop here in to search for local wildlife, including the elusive koala, king parrots, Cockatoo's and Crimson Rosella's
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Kennett River

We stop here in to search for local wildlife, including the elusive koala, king parrots, Cockatoo's and Crimson Rosella's
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Carisbrook Waterfall

Half Day Great Ocean Road Express Tour (Tour excludes The 12 Apostles)
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Apollo Bay

We make a stop here for lunch, before turning inland and heading back to Melbourne
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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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
  • Children under 12 years of age are not permitted to travel
  • We wish to advise larger groups of 4 or 5, that our luggage capacity is limited, so we recommend 1 x airplane cabin-sized bags per person. For groups of 3 passengers or less, 1 x standard size suitcase & 1 x cabin-sized bag per person is acceptable.

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Q: What's included in the price?

A: The following is included: Private transportation.All Fees and Taxes.WiFi on board.Complimentary bottled water.Your own dedicated Personal driver & Guide. The following is NOT included: Meals and beverages. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-110512P7

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Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 3 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Private transportation
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • WiFi on board
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Your own dedicated Personal driver & Guide
  • Meals and beverages

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children under 12 years of age are not permitted to travel
  • We wish to advise larger groups of 4 or 5, that our luggage capacity is limited, so we recommend 1 x airplane cabin-sized bags per person. For groups of 3 passengers or less, 1 x standard size suitcase & 1 x cabin-sized bag per person is acceptable.

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Cancellation Policy

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • 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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