MELBOURNE · DAY TRIP
Melbourne’s best days out.
The 15 most popular great ocean road tours in Melbourne and across Victoria. What each day actually delivers, who runs it and what it costs.
See the Great Ocean Road in reverse with early Twelve Apostles views, live guide commentary, small-group comfort, and park stops from Melbourne.
Most Popular“This trip was the highlight of our time in Australia. Marty out driver and guide did an outstanding job showing us all of the highlights including kangaroos and koalas! It's a long day and we'll worth it.”
2-hour session at Deep Blue Hot Springs in Warrnambool: geothermal rockpools, cold plunge, aromatherapy and sensory caves with color therapy.
“Really relaxing environment! Highly recommend even with family. Went on a cold day but that was not a problem”
Great Ocean Road guided wildlife walk with binoculars and headsets, an accessible 1.4 km trail, and a research-hub stop.
“Beautiful place to see animals free and protected.”
Two-hour beginner surf lesson in Torquay on the Great Ocean Road with small-group coaching, full gear, and hot shower access.
“The in shop staff were pretty unclear about where we were going and what we had to do before the lesson. But once we got down to the beach the instructor was a lot of fun and it was a great time!”
Learn to surf at Torquay on the Great Ocean Road with a small-group beginner lesson, pro coaching, wetsuit, and soft board included.
“The teachers are friendly exuberant and very patient. They made every effort to get everyone up despite the various abilities.”
A beginner-friendly 2-hour surf class at Anglesea Beach on the Great Ocean Road, with wetsuit and soft boards included and expert coaching.
“Really fun and easy to book and all was very smooth flowing. Loved all of it and no complications whatsoever.”
A 2-hour private surfing lesson in Torquay on the Great Ocean Road, with equipment, tailored coaching, and a hot shower. From $132.42.
“I bought 2 surf lessons for my 2 grandchildren 9&11. They had a wonderful day time learning and both wee able to stand by the end of the lesson”
Learn to surf in Lorne on the Great Ocean Road with a 2-hour lesson, wetsuit and board provided, small groups, and coaching from start to waves.
“Lorne is a great place to learn to surf and our instructors Hugh and Nigel were really professional and friendly.”
Extended Great Ocean Road day tour with air-conditioned comfort, Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, London Bridge, Apollo Bay lunch, and koalas.
“Excellent day trip to Great Ocean Road - Vance our guide was very informative about everything en route!”
See Otways wildlife at dusk on a small 10-person walk, catch sunset photos, and enjoy local mezze with conservation behind it.
“We took some overseas visitors on this tour, to show them native animals in their natural environment. The tour did not disappoint and provided some great photo opportunities and enjoyment of the Australian natural habitat.”
Small-group Great Ocean Road day trip with Billy tea, Apollo Bay lunch, koala and kangaroo sightings, and big stops at 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge.
“Best thing in Victoria Australia !”
Self-guided Split Point Lighthouse stop on the Great Ocean Road: 360° views, 1891 history, and balcony access in 20 minutes.
“We were lucky to visit on a sunny day. Very knowledgable staff. Awesome 360 degree views (obviously). Good climb up but very doable. Quite a bit of history to read. There were two other platforms that you can walk out to for a view back bRead more”
Melbourne day tour along the Great Ocean Road with Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, wild koalas, Apollo Bay lunch time, and London Bridge.
“Because of flooding we missed the most part of the Great Ocean Road along the costal line. We have to detour riding inland.so we can only visit the 12 Apostle . And come back 3 hour early.”
3 days from Melbourne to Adelaide via the Great Ocean Road, with Twelve Apostles sunrise views, wildlife walks, Naracoorte Caves, and wine tasting.
“Jeremy Redmond of Natural Treasures Touring was an excellent guide and a lovely person to spend three days with. My husband and I learned about all the interesting locations along the way and got to know much more about Australia in gRead more”
Guided Paint and Sip in Torquay on Bell Street. BYO food and drinks, wine bucket setup included, easy steps, fun social vibe for up to 16.
“My husband and I went with another couple for a birthday celebration, we all had so much fun. We were able to bring our own platter and drinks, this was super helpful with the couple of food allergies between the group.”
The laneways and the bay, and every road out to the coast and the ranges.
