Great Otway National Park Tours and Activities

Experience the Great Ocean Road’s top attractions on this guided excursion that follows the iconic road in reverse. Embark on your journey and beat the crowds while learning about the region’s scenic landscapes and pretty coastal towns from an informative guide. Visit sites including the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, Port Campbell, London Bridge, and Great Otway National Park Rainforest.

Tick off the highlights of Australia’s world-famous Great Ocean Road and learn to surf on this action-packed 2-day road trip from Melbourne. Hit the beach for a 2-hour surf class, spot wild koalas and kangaroos, and soak up the scenery of Apollo Bay, the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. Best of all: spend a night in a Native American-style teepee by the beach, where you’ll tuck into a hearty Aussie BBQ around the campfire. This small-group tour is limited to 15 people and includes accommodation, meals and round-trip transport.

Travelers short on time in the Melbourne area don't need to miss out on one of Australia's greatest coastal road trips. This Great Ocean Road day tour includes many of the route's highlights, including the Twelve Apostles, Apollo Bay, and London Bridge. And, because this itinerary is the reverse of what many travelers take, you'll be skipping the worst of the crowds.

Discover Australia’s postcard paradise as you travel along one of the world’s most iconic coastal roads. Dodge the crowds by driving the famous Great Ocean Road in reverse, starting with morning tea in Colac, then stopping to view landmarks like the Gibson Steps, Loch Ard Gorge, and the 12 Apostles. After tucking into a delicious picnic lunch, take a hike through the Otway rain forest, spot koalas along the Kennet River, and enjoy dramatic views over Apollo Bay. This full-day tour from Melbourne includes lunch and hotel pick-up.

Embark on a thrilling journey along Australia’s most famous coastal drive—the Great Ocean Road. Set out from Melbourne for a full-day tour by air-conditioned minivan, stopping along the way at the coastal town of Apollo Bay and Split Point Lighthouse. Keep your camera on hand as you spot kangaroos and koalas on a rainforest stroll and admire the dreamy landscapes of Port Campbell National Park, including the iconic 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. This small-group tour is limited to 11 people for a personalized experience and includes hotel pick-up.

See the famous Twelve Apostles and hike through the lush forests of Great Otway National Park on this full-day tour from Melbourne. Reach the UNESCO-listed Twelve Apostles before the crowds and take in the stunning coastal views before enjoying a delicious lunch at a local cafe. Then it's on to Great Otway National Park to hike the forest, see beautiful waterfalls, observe local wildlife, and admire the ancient forests on a hike. On the way back to the city, stop for an optional ice cream and spot koalas, parrots, and kangaroos.

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It’s time to head west: travel the scenic Victorian coastline and explore the Grampians without worrying about tents, transport or park fees on this overnight tour from Melbourne. Visit grand locations like the Mackenzie Falls, the Great Otway National Park and the Twelve Apostles limestone stacks, with a guide by your side to tell you the stories of each destination. Stay overnight in the Grampians National Park and spend your second day hiking around this mountainous and majestic part of Australia.

As one of Victoria’s top attractions, it comes as no surprise that the Great Ocean Road draws large crowds. Experience highlights such as the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge with far less people on a day trip that travels in the reverse direction to conventional day trips. You’ll travel in air-conditioned comfort and avoid the hassle of navigating unfamiliar roads, which leaves you free to enjoy the scenery.

Explore the natural beauty of the Great Ocean Road on a personalized full-day tour from Melbourne with your own private guide. Ride in comfort to top destinations such as 12 Apostles, Maits Rest, and Great Otway National Park, and stop for lunch in picturesque Apollo Bay. Have time for nature walks and wildlife spotting, and have the option to take a scenic helicopter flight (own expense) over the rock formations.

Enjoy a personalized experience of one of Australia's best-known attractions with this private two-day tour of the Great Ocean Road. Visit such famed sites as the 12 Apostles, Maits Rest, and Great Otway and Port Campbell National Parks and stay overnight in the beautiful coastal township of Apollo Bay.

Outdoor-loving travelers will love this four-day camping trip to the Grampians and the Great Ocean Road. Solo travelers, couples, or other travelers who want to meet like-minded people will especially enjoy this small-group tour. Staying in private campgrounds and touring in a private bus, you’ll travel along the scenic coastline of Victoria, stopping at highlights like the 12 Apostles, the Great Otway National Park, and the Otway Fly Treetop Adventures.

Fed up on feeling uncomfortable on generic mass market tour buses? Let ''VIC Rainbow Tours'' take you on an exclusively Private LGBT+ Friendly tour of The Great Ocean Road! We understand the needs of the LGBT+ traveller & have been a big part of the local LGBT+ Melbourne community. We are also awesome tour guides & We have lived on the Great Ocean Road for over a decade! Our tours are designed to fit around your requirements and interests, so each tour is completely bespoke and tailored accordingly. We will take you to all the BEST bits of the great ocean road. We aim to give the best day we possibly can and want to show you the diversity of the road - from cliff top lookouts, to secluded sandy beaches, waterfalls, ancient rainforests, wild parrots, kangaroo's, koala, rock formations. We can't wait to share this fabulous area with you, on this Gay Friendly Tour. So let VIC Rainbow Tours brighten up your vacation. Hit us on via Whats App to discuss further!!!!!

Visit top wilderness destinations and picturesque towns on this epic 3-day tour from Melbourne to the Great Ocean Road and the Grampians. Visit surf beaches, seaside towns, and national parks; and see rain forest, wild koalas, and towering waterfalls. Stop at landmarks such as the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and Mackenzie Falls, and stay overnight in Warrnambool and Halls Gap, with the option to end your tour in Melbourne or Adelaide.

Take a full-day tour that includes all the highlights of the Great Ocean Road with the addition of the Eureka Skydeck and Edge Experience. See gorgeous Southern Australian beaches, koalas in Kennett River, the Southern Ocean, Great Otway National Park and Port Campbell National Park. Stop at the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, London Bridge, Gibson Steps and other landmarks on the Shipwreck Coast. Return to Melbourne and use your Eureka Skydeck and Edge Experience pass to take in views from the highest vantage point in the Southern Hemisphere.

Experience the spectacular landscape and wildlife of Australia’s Great Ocean Road and Grampians National Park on a 2-day tour from Melbourne. Have more time over two days to look for koalas in the wild, visit picturesque seaside towns, stop at lookout points and beaches, and take nature walks in the rain forest. Destinations include Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and Gibsons Beach, with an overnight in the Grampians.

Join us on an exclusively private 'Highlights Tour' to explore the beautiful Great Ocean Road (and optional city tour) and all that it has to offer, in your own personal vehicle together with an experienced driver / tour guide. We are experts on The Great Ocean Road, focussing on ONLY this area. We visit all the main hot spots such as the world famous 12 Apostles, plus other must-see attractions including Maits Rest and Great Otway National Park. Stay overnight in the beautiful coastal township of Apollo Bay before a visit to the Twelve Apostles. Tour departs Melbourne 10:00am. Returns back to Melbourne on the following day at 4pm. All our vehicles are comfy air conditioned, with privacy shades, UV tinted glass, USB charging port. Plus free wifi & bottled water. *We also offer an upgrade with an Optional 2 hour walking tour of Melbourne CBD

Soar over spectacular views and enjoy an exquisite lunch on this exclusive helicopter and luxury sightseeing tour. Witness 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge on an unforgettable helicopter ride over incredible limestone stacks and breathtaking ocean. Sit back and savor a delicious fine dining seafood lunch overlooking the stunning coast. Stretch your legs and stroll through ancient rainforest as you spot native koalas and kangaroos along the way. Then, finish the day with a walk along the beach among rugged natural scenery.

Take in the sights as you travel from Melbourne to Adelaide on a 2-day tour that features the highlights of the Great Ocean Road and the Grampians. Visit destinations such as Apollo Bay, the Twelve Apostles, and Loch Ard Gorge; look for koalas in the wild and explore the natural beauty and Aboriginal culture of Grampians National Park. Your tour includes overnight accommodation in the Grampians, two meals, and transportation.

Our unique itinerary ensures you avoid the crowds by travelling in a reverse 'direction' missing the bus crowds and enjoying the softer morning light. We head straight to the 12 Apostles for a mid morning spectacle before exploring the coastline. On the way we drop in at a local 'Chocolate Farm' for Australian farm experience and some coffee or sweets. Your expert guide will take you down to the beach along the Loch Ard Gorge and explain the dramatic shipwreck story. Then we wind our way through Otway Ranges taking in a Rainforest walk before settling into our seaside cafe and enjoying a fresh, locally inspired gourmet lunch. After lunch we take you to one of the best ice-creameries in Australia. Afterwards traverse the Surfcoast Shire along the coastal road that meanders through beach towns and cliff edges, stopping at significant photo sights. along the way. You will discover our unique wildlife of wild Koala's in Kennet River and Kangaroo's at the Anglesea golf course.

We are specialists in private touring along The Great Ocean Road. We know The Great Ocean Road better than most and focus specifically on ONLY The Great Ocean Road. So we know the best areas for wildlife spotting, unique areas that other tours don't visit and local knowledge that other tour guides simply can't offer. Our vehicles are air conditioned, privacy and tinted windows, USB charging ports, plus free wifi and bottled water. During this 12 hour tour, we visit all the major landmarks including The Twelve Apostles, Maits Rest, Split Point Lighthouse, Loch Ard Gorge, Kennet River. We also make stops to search for animals in their natural habitat, including kangaroo's, koala's and wild parrots. NOTE : 9 of the 12 hours is in-car-touring, so If you suffer from car sickness, we do recommend you choose the 2 day tour Departs Melbourne 7am, Returns 7pm If you have any questions regarding any of our tours, please don't hesitate to Call/text/WhatsApp us DIRECTLY us .

The famous Great Ocean Road is a must for any visitor to Melbourne. This tour is purely private and bespoke, meaning we do not take other groups but yourselves up to 11 passengers. The Mercedes vehicle is spacious and air-conditioned with seats custom-designed for long-distance driving. Unlike other tours, you get to choose which particular places and how much time you would like to spend there and we help that happen. Some places will be interesting than others and you may want to spend more time the, which is is why we are flexible. The road is windy and best taken in a smaller vehicle with several stops to enjoy the views and take memorable photos. The wrong crowd spoils many trips we, and we believe if you want this, make it private. This tour is great if you have children as well as we can accommodate child seats, please advise after you book.

Make the most of your journey from Melbourne to Adelaide on this overnight tour that includes stops to explore along the way. On day one, travel from Melbourne along the Great Ocean Road, enjoying the coastal scenery while your guide takes care of the driving. After an overnight in a hostel, continue through Grampians National Park, where you'll experience the mountainous landscape dotted with waterfalls, ending up in Adelaide.

Take the scenic route from Melbourne to Adelaide with this 3-day tour through the Grampians and Great Ocean Road. See stunning coastline, favorite surf beaches, seaside towns, rainforest, rock formations, an extinct volcano, lava fields, and more. Check out local wildlife including koalas, kookaburras, kangaroos, wallabies, and whales. Enjoy an authentic Aussie barbeque before you arrive in Adelaide.