Private Two Day Great Ocean Road Tour
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Private Two Day Great Ocean Road Tour
By Great Ocean Road Tours
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Ages 12-99
Duration: 2 days
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Fuel surcharge
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Local taxes
- National Park fees
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Transport by private vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Point Addis Marine National Park
- Entry/Admission - Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway
- Entry/Admission - Teddy's Lookout
- Entry/Admission - Lorne Visitor Information Centre
- Entry/Admission - Great Ocean Road Story
- Entry/Admission - Mount Defiance Lookout
- Entry/Admission - Kennet River Koala Walk
- Entry/Admission - Cape Patton Lookout Point
- Entry/Admission - Mariners Lookout
- Entry/Admission - Anglesea Golf Club
- Entry/Admission - Mait's Rest
- Entry/Admission - Melba Gully National Park
- Entry/Admission - Twelve Apostles
- Entry/Admission - Twelve Apostles Marine National Park
- Entry/Admission - Gibsons Steps
- Entry/Admission - Port Campbell National Park
- Entry/Admission - Loch Ard Gorge
- Entry/Admission - London Bridge
- Entry/Admission - Melbourne Visitor Centre
- Entry/Admission - Fed Square
What's not included- Food and drinks
- Accommodation
- Gratuities
- Entry/Admission - Split Point Lighthouse
- Entry/Admission - ArtVo
- Start:Traveller pickup offered.
- Riverside Quay, Southbank VIC 3006, AustraliaPick up point - Outside Eureka Tower Observation deck (7, Riverside Quay, Southbank)
Pickup details- Hotel pick up - this can be provided from selected CBD, Southbank and Docklands hotels only and must be communicated in advance.
End:- Fed Square, Swanston St & Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaWe can drop you off in Federation Square or directly back to your Hotel
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 110512P3- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Minimum age is 12 years
- Please dress applicable to weather conditions
- Comfy trainers/sneakers/footwear is advised
- Most travellers can participate
- Pick up point - Outside Eureka Tower Observation deck (7, Riverside Quay, Southbank)
- Hotel pick up - this can be provided from selected CBD, Southbank and Docklands hotels only and must be communicated in advance
- Please provide a local mobile contact number on your booking, incase we need to contact you pre-tour
- 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.
- Day 1 - Starts 10am. Finishes 6pm. Day 2 - Starts 7:30am. Finishes 4pm.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- If you cancel at least 7 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
- If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
- If you cancel within 2 days of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 110512P3
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- P2730OUlisac0 contributionsDo not missGreat day with James! He did a wonderful job of making this day so special-very informative and efficient-definitely would recommendWritten 11 October 2024
- laiw8030 contributionsA Great Day On The Great Ocean Road With JamesMany thanks to James who took us on the Great Ocean Road trip. James had ensured comprehensive coverage of the scenic spots and peppered the trip with interesting background information along the way. James had also helped to take some of the best pictures for our trip, making our trip in Melbourne a most memorable one! We strongly recommend James' 5-star excellent service! Vincent Lai SingaporeWritten 16 September 2024
- SingaporeSusan880 contributionsComprehensive Private TourThe Great Ocean Road is really a must visit. We almost dropped it off our list as one of our group wanted to visit a wildlife park instead. But so glad to choose to take a tour down here. The wildlife is great here as well and feels more natural. Our guide James managed to find a koala in the wild. Now that was an experience, which apparently might not be possible in decades to come due to their dwindling numbers. So sad :(Written 23 November 2023
- V2177JAmarkg0 contributionsGreat tripAs a couple there were so many positives, the driver,accommodation,sights,meals, and the company of fellow passengers, there is no way to put a dollar value on that.Written 18 October 2023
- KenJoe220 contributionsGreat Ocean Road TourWent on the Great Ocean Road Tour today with our guide, Mark. It was an early morning 1 day trip and well worth it. Mark was very knowledgeable and friendly. We really appreciated the history of each location we visited. He was also very precise and detailed about each stop. We appreciated the coffee/tea and snack provided too! We highly recommend, as the coastline is spectacular!Written 29 May 2023
- J6699TZpaular0 contributionsLooking for a fantastic tour, choose Great Ocean Road Tours. We saw wildlife in abundance & incredible natural beauty.My husband & I took the private Great Ocean Road tour with James, it was everything we wanted and more. James was thoroughly knowledgeable, very personable and professional. Being a private tour he gave us options & asked what we were most interested in. I would use the tour company again in a heartbeat.Written 20 May 2023
- closestexit0 contributionsThe high point of my trip to Australia!My friend and I booked a custom 3-day tour that allowed us to experience the Great Ocean Road and Grampians National Park. Our guide James made sure we got to see all the highlights. He was extremely knowledgeable and we learned a lot about the beautiful scenery and trails as well as life in Australia in general. We appreciated the care James took to set expectations when recommending lodging and places for meals which were always excellent. I got to experience many things during my time in Australia but the tour with James was the high point for me. Would highly recommend this company.Written 18 December 2022
- josephineo2650 contributionsWonderful 2 day tour on the great ocean roadWe thoroughly enjoyed our 2 day tour on the great Ocean Road! James is the perfect guide. Having driven on this route so frequently, he was able to provide little nuggets of information throughout the trip. The stops were so well planned, we did not feel rushed and this is how trip should be like. The vehicle is also clean and new. Highly recommended to anyone who would like to take a tour on the Great Ocean Road.Written 7 December 2022
- 629valj0 contributionsBucket List - tick tick tickReally top notch tour with Stuart. Initial (detailed) discussion with James as we were quite particular about what we wanted to see. Everything was ticked off our list, plus some places we weren't expecting but equally as beautiful. Magic tour. Perfect for a couple. Must do.Written 17 August 2022
- ezpzylemonsqueezey0 contributionsHighly RecommendedWe did this as a shore excursion from Melbourne. We had a full day available as we were trasniting via the spirit of tasmania, so we were able to squeeze in a 12 hour tour. This allowed us to cover much more in one day than if we were to have hired a car from the port and self-driven ourselves. Plus it took a lot of stress out of the day.Written 4 July 2022
- nicolasC2298GB0 contributionsGreat Private TourThe Great Ocean Road has been on our bucket list. And after having had our holiday to Australia postponed 5 times and delayed by almost 2 years, we thought, as it was our last place to visit on our 3 week holiday, that we would go all out and book a private tour! It really was truly memorable. The cost for my husband and I wasn't over-excessive (around $800 Australian) and we were delivered an A1 tour. James, who was our driver as well as our guide has lived on the road for a long time, so he knew the history and some of the interesting local stuff. The stress of hiring a car and having to do all that driving in one day - no way hooseeee! Do yourself a favour and do it in style - you won't regret it.Written 28 June 2022
- Itravel0ne0 contributionsSunset tour with GoWestWonderful experience. The sunset view is phenomenal. One can imagine the crowd pre-pandemic. Try go down to the little cove with the sandy beach. It’s another different experience. The guide is super friendly and informative.Written 31 May 2022
- Q1612QJmegans0 contributionsWish we had more timeWow. What a road. I had done a small bit of research before I choose to visit this area, I knew the 12 apostles was a must visit, but I wasn’t quite expecting all the bits inbetween. Our guide Michael was just the sweetest man and really looked after my mum (77) and the rest of our group. Always asking if we had everything we needed, well planned toilet stops, thoughtful little touches throughout the day. I think like most people though, we do wish we had spent longer and opted for a 2 day tour. Time and budget unfortunately did not allow for it. But, we will be back! Hopefully we can pick up from Michael where we left off.Written 10 February 2022
- K8803GAjennyw0 contributionsFlexibilityWe took a tour of the Great Ocean Road with this company, direct from Geelong, as at that time we couldn’t start the tour in Melbourne due to restrictions. The flexibility shown to fit in with our location, dietary requirements and interests was top notch. It was a real boutique experience and we didn’t feel rushed at any time. We particularly enjoyed the walk through the rainforest and the story behind why it was still standing, that James our guide, described to us.Written 10 October 2021
- jeffc0le0 contributionsWonderful experienceAwesome day out with old friends. Our guide James was great. Turned up on time, helped us decide the best places to go to, friendly and attentive throughout. He also helped one of our party who was feeling car sick. He even went and bought her some extra ginger tablets from the pharmacy.Written 26 September 2021
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AustinT
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Wife and I, 70+ years old, are frequent international travelers and often hire private tour guides. Some work well, some less so. Always looking to research best options. My advice in visiting Great Ocean Rd from Melbourne: your search is over…call/write James. You can see from other reviews all his attributes. What I can add is that our experiences was that even when he can’t give the tour himself he chooses another good guide… and then he, James , worries throughout the tour that all is good even when he’s supposed to be on vacation. In our case, Max filled in for James and was a courteous, attentive, informative, interesting, pleasant driver and guide for our 2-day tour. Together, James and Max teamed up to take care of a last minute hitch that was weather-related… seamlessly. Also, if you can afford the time, I highly recommend the 2-day option to better enjoy, at a more relaxed pace, the beauty and culture of the local stops.
Written 25 May 2023
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Thanks Austin,
Firstly my apologies I was not able to be there on your tour date - especially as you had specifically requested me personally in advance.
I am glad Max was able to deliver a great tour experience for you. I am very selective over which guides I select for tours, as, on occasions, like most tour companies, we do have to rely on partner guides incase of illness or injury (or in this case - vacation!).
Each tour experience is just as important as the next. I appreciate that people have often booked the tour well in advance and that it is a a bucket-list activity for most. So I want to ensure that the experience that our guests receive, lives up to the expectation.
I will pass on your positive comments to Max.
Many thanks, James :) :)
Written 26 May 2023
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Yuchen
Hong Kong, China13 contributions
Jan 2020
We had a little difficulty in finding their contact details, but once we were in contact, we were provided with excellent information all the way up until the tour, including itinerary (which we could tweak) and recommendations on where to stay (spot on), even advice on how to getting to the city from the airport a few days before the tour.
Tour was really well put together. Stops well spaced apart. Very varied. Missed all the traffic. Nice car for the journey. Really excellent job.
Even after the tour, James was a valuable source of local information, hints and tips of what to do and where to go. Now that’s service!
Tour was really well put together. Stops well spaced apart. Very varied. Missed all the traffic. Nice car for the journey. Really excellent job.
Even after the tour, James was a valuable source of local information, hints and tips of what to do and where to go. Now that’s service!
Written 26 January 2020
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Allan
Texas43 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
We loved this experience. 2 day is certainly the way to go. There is much more to see and do than we expected. We just thought it as a road with pretty views of the sea. Boy were we wrong !
Easy booking experience and James our guide was very accommodating, especially for my wife who needed regular rest room stops.
A great 2 days out on the Great Ocean Road.
Easy booking experience and James our guide was very accommodating, especially for my wife who needed regular rest room stops.
A great 2 days out on the Great Ocean Road.
Written 24 May 2024
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Thanks Allan.
'2 day is certainly the way to go' - Yes we think so too !!
I'm happy to hear the booking experience of easy and that you enjoyed your tour.
James :)
Written 23 October 2024
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Curt Z
5 contributions
Feb 2022
We have just finished a great couple of days in the company of Stuart, who took us on a incredible journey over the 2 days. Never a dull moment. Scenery out of this world. We found stacks of wildlife. Meals were not included but he recommended some absolute gems along the way. And not the kind of ones we would have chosen - more hidden away ones - like a local seafood cafe hidden away down by the harbour front away from the masses of tourists. We would never have found it ourselves.
The highlight on day 1 was the kangaroo tour. The highlight of day 2 was the rainforest walk. In fact, we liked the first walk so much, he found the extra time to take us to a second rainforest. Almost equally as impressive.
Great service. Great tour. Big thumbs up.
The highlight on day 1 was the kangaroo tour. The highlight of day 2 was the rainforest walk. In fact, we liked the first walk so much, he found the extra time to take us to a second rainforest. Almost equally as impressive.
Great service. Great tour. Big thumbs up.
Written 21 February 2022
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Jas
Sydney, Australia10 contributions
Nov 2021
Nothing short of perfection! I own my own tour company in far North Queensland, so I’m a hard one to please and always looking for ways a tour can be improved upon (what can I say, it’s in my DNA), but right from the off, these guys nailed it. Professional, efficient but at the same time fun and friendly. An excellent overall tour experience.
Sam was our guide on Day 1, and was really great with our group, but then due to a family emergency overnight, he had to be replaced by James. We were slightly disappointed to hear about the change of guide, as our group were getting along so well with Sam, but James turned out to be equally as good. And it was a seamless changeover. So much so that when James came to pick us up from our overnight accommodation in Apollo Bay, he had already been tipped off by Sam as to exactly what our preferred coffee order was. James showed up on the doorstep, on time with 4 individual takeaway coffee’s, for each member of our group, and a welcoming smile. He was also briefed of our group’s dynamics, including how to handle one of the more ‘difficult’ members of the group. Spoiler alert - it wasnt me!
Sam was our guide on Day 1, and was really great with our group, but then due to a family emergency overnight, he had to be replaced by James. We were slightly disappointed to hear about the change of guide, as our group were getting along so well with Sam, but James turned out to be equally as good. And it was a seamless changeover. So much so that when James came to pick us up from our overnight accommodation in Apollo Bay, he had already been tipped off by Sam as to exactly what our preferred coffee order was. James showed up on the doorstep, on time with 4 individual takeaway coffee’s, for each member of our group, and a welcoming smile. He was also briefed of our group’s dynamics, including how to handle one of the more ‘difficult’ members of the group. Spoiler alert - it wasnt me!
Written 3 November 2021
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Bryan B
1 contribution
Nov 2019
I decided to take the 2 day, 1 night great ocean road thinking it would be similar to California's Big sur. It was not that. It had a similar vibe but it's much more laid back with greater space between places worth stopping. The trip I took ended up being a little rainy/blowy which hampered the trip somewhat in spots. Sightseeing is less interesting in strong cold winds.
With all that said - it was fantastic thanks to James. He always kept us entertained with some great stories of his interesting life. The trip was tailored towards things we'd find interesting or entertaining and there was plenty of room to adjust the schedule as the day went on so long as you reached certain key milestones on time (meant to keep you on pace to reach the overnight location in Apollo Bay).
Despite some slim pickings for food (small coastal towns tend to be like that) he knew exactly which places were worth going to and it was some of the better food in Australia I had.
Favorite parts: James, Parrots at kennett river, Food, rainforest
Least favorite: Melbourne weather, many of the sightseeing stops on the bland side.
With all that said - it was fantastic thanks to James. He always kept us entertained with some great stories of his interesting life. The trip was tailored towards things we'd find interesting or entertaining and there was plenty of room to adjust the schedule as the day went on so long as you reached certain key milestones on time (meant to keep you on pace to reach the overnight location in Apollo Bay).
Despite some slim pickings for food (small coastal towns tend to be like that) he knew exactly which places were worth going to and it was some of the better food in Australia I had.
Favorite parts: James, Parrots at kennett river, Food, rainforest
Least favorite: Melbourne weather, many of the sightseeing stops on the bland side.
Written 18 February 2020
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jx902
Toronto, Canada10 contributions
Oct 2022
We did the two day private great ocean road tour with James and it was an absolutely fantastic experience.
James was very welcoming, friendly and professional throughout the whole tour, and we felt extremely at ease in his capable hands. We highly recommend this tour if you are looking for a fun and relaxing journey through the great ocean road!
James was very welcoming, friendly and professional throughout the whole tour, and we felt extremely at ease in his capable hands. We highly recommend this tour if you are looking for a fun and relaxing journey through the great ocean road!
Written 22 November 2022
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I am glad it came through as relaxing. We do avoid the weekends and public holidays, as well as get on the road early to ensure we miss the the crowds. I believe this is what makes for a great tour. Its calming for you, but also for me as well :)
Warmest regards, James
Written 26 December 2022
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Susan
Greater Sydney, Australia11 contributions
Mar 2021
Smoothly run tour. Our guide made us feel at ease. It’s a curved road but he was a safe capable driver.
It was a simple process to book. Paid a small deposit to book the date out, and then we paid half way through the tour. No pressure for upfront payment, which we had from other tour operators. You soon learn what is more important to them the cash or the customer.
Staying overnight in Apollo Bay and waking up for sunrise of the local beach was magical.
It was a simple process to book. Paid a small deposit to book the date out, and then we paid half way through the tour. No pressure for upfront payment, which we had from other tour operators. You soon learn what is more important to them the cash or the customer.
Staying overnight in Apollo Bay and waking up for sunrise of the local beach was magical.
Written 17 March 2021
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Dan N
11 contributions
Dec 2021
My family took a overnight tour along the great ocean road. It was an unforgettable time along the coast helped somewhat by crystal clear blue skies. We particularly liked the 2 rainforests we visited. Absolutely beautiful.
Written 18 December 2021
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Ben K
6 contributions
Oct 2021
We took 2 days of sightseeing along the great ocean road in the form of a private tour. One day would have just covered the coast, but with the extra day, we got off the main tourist road and discovered some truly beautiful forest areas. It all seemed hidden, so you really need the extra time, a good map, or in our case, a good tour guide who knows where he was going!
Written 4 November 2021
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I'm assuming that I find the accommodation in Apollo Bay. Thanks for letting me know.
Written 16 June 2019
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