Great OCEAN Road Day Tour from Melbourne PRIVATE Group HOTEL pkup in Australia

A morning tea stop, as we travel inland in the morning and go straight from Melbourne to the 12 Apostles, this is just a break to buy some coffee/breakfast (own expenses)

Get there early, beat crowds. Magnificent limestone formations. Quiet and peaceful.

Gibson Steps

Marvel at the Razorback, one of the Great Ocean Road's most dramatic limestone rock formations rising from the Southern Ocean. This iconic geological wonder in Port Campbell National Park offers breathtaking panoramic views and unbeatable photo opportunities.

Explore the hauntingly beautiful Loch Ard Gorge, site of one of Victoria's most famous shipwrecks. Walk down to the sheltered sandy beach carved into towering limestone cliffs and discover the fascinating maritime history of the Great Ocean Road.

Drive along the iconic Great Ocean Road, one of the world's most scenic coastal routes stretching along Victoria's Surf Coast. Experience jaw-dropping ocean views, rugged cliffs and lush hinterland on Australia's greatest road trip

Wander through ancient temperate rainforest on the Maits Rest boardwalk trail in Great Otway National Park. Stand beneath towering myrtle beech trees and tree ferns in one of Victoria's most pristine and accessible old-growth rainforest experiences.

Stop for lunch in vibrant Apollo Bay, a charming coastal town on Victoria's Surf Coast known for fresh seafood, local cafes and stunning ocean views. The perfect mid-tour break before continuing your Great Ocean Road adventure.

Spot wild koalas sleeping in the treetops along Kennett River's Grey River Road, one of the best free wildlife encounters in Victoria. Keep an eye out for colourful orange-bellied parrots and other native birds in this Great Ocean Road wildlife hotspot.

The Memorial Archway is an iconic gateway to the Great Ocean Road, built to honour the three thousand returned World War One soldiers who constructed this magnificent two hundred forty three kilometre stretch of road between nineteen nineteen and nineteen thirty two. Originally made of timber and built in nineteen thirty nine, the arch was replaced with a steel and wood structure in nineteen seventy three. It stands as the world's longest war memorial and a powerful tribute to those who built one of Australia's greatest coastal drives. Stop here for photos and to learn about the incredible history behind this engineering marvel.

Set on fifteen acres of landscaped grounds between Torquay and Anglesea, this working chocolate factory offers free entry to explore handmade chocolate displays and watch artisans craft chocolates. Visitors can enjoy free tastings, browse thousands of chocolate varieties, grab ice cream and café treats, explore native gardens and the lavender maze, and book optional chocolate-making workshops. Kids love the sand play area and open lawns to explore.