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Great Ocean Road and Rainforest Walk 1 DAY

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Start and end in Melbourne
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 38
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Melbourne to Great Ocean Road

    Start point
    Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia (Wait outside at the corner of Flinders & Market St at least 5 minutes before the pickup time. If you wish to change your pickup location, please contact our friendly reservations team on +61393931300., 07:35)
    End point
    Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia (same as pick point, 20:45)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Morning tea, coffee and a snack)

    Included Activities

    • Guided journey along the Great Ocean Road
    • Visit Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch
    • Walk through Cool Temperate Rainforest at Otway's National Park
    • Visit 12 Apostles lookout
    • Explore Loch Ard Gorge and beach
    • View Island Archway, Razorback and Salt and Pepper Shakers rock formations
    • Search for wild koalas in natural habitat

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Apollo Bay and purchase souvenirs
    • Ice cream in Apollo Bay
    • Lunch (at own expense)
    Landmarks
    Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch
    12 Apostles
    Loch Ard Gorge
    Otway's National Park
    Port Campbell National Park
    Island Archway
    Razorback
    Salt and Pepper Shakers
    Apollo Bay
    Anglesea
    Lorne
    Airey's Inlet
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4.4
(85 reviews)

Number of tours

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Age Range

1 to 80 years old

Response time

6 hours

Response rate

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4.4
Overall rating based on 10 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    3.8
  • Transport
    4.1
  • Guide
    4.5
  • Accommodation
    3.8
  • Food
    3.6
  • 4.4

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  • Great Ocean Road and Rainforest Walk 1 DAY reviewer 1
    January 14th, 2026
    5
    Well organized coach tour catching all the main sites of the Great Ocean Road... we saw koalas, kangaroos and even a...
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    Traveled in January 2020
  • Great Ocean Road and Rainforest Walk 1 DAY reviewer 2
    August 23rd, 2025
    1
    Unreliable, Inconsiderate, and Disrespectful of Customers’ Time We booked the Mornington Peninsula hot springs...
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    Traveled in July 2025
  • J
    December 6th, 2023
    5
    Great tour leader - Chris.
    Traveled in December 2023
  • K
    February 7th, 2023
    5
    Excellent tour experience.
    Traveled in February 2023
  • T
    September 27th, 2022
    5
    I had a fantastic day. The tour guide, Wes was very informative and knew lots of facts. Craig was also very...
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    Traveled in September 2022
  • Great Ocean Road and Rainforest Walk 1 DAY reviewer 6
    September 16th, 2018
    4
    The tour is excellent. Although the time spent in each place is short, but you can't help it since there's so much to...
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    Traveled in August 2018
  • Great Ocean Road and Rainforest Walk 1 DAY reviewer 7
    July 18th, 2017
    4.5
    The tour was great, The guide and The places visited were excellent. The only bad thing was that The chicken during...
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    Traveled in May 2017
  • A
    May 1st, 2017
    4.5
    Such a great way to see all of the highlights of the Great Ocean Road. It was a long day but Courtney (our guide)...
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    Traveled in April 2017
  • B
    September 19th, 2016
    5
    Daniel F. was a GREAT guide and narrator for a very WET Reverse Great Ocean Road trip we took in August. We saw...
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    Traveled in August 2016
  • S
    April 1st, 2016
    5
    This trip was phenomenal! I saw sites that I couldn't believe were even real and made memories that I will cherish...
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    Traveled in July 2012

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    Momi

    Asked on July 30th, 2024

    What options are available for single travelers regarding accommodation?

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    • Wildlife Tours AustraliaOperatorWritten August 2024

      Single travelers can choose between renting a private room or opting for a more budget-friendly option by sharing a dorm with other tour participants.

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    Carlos

    Asked on July 25th, 2024

    Are there any age restrictions for the tour?

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    Jeanette

    Asked on May 23rd, 2024

    Can you accommodate pick-ups from my location?

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    • Wildlife Tours AustraliaOperatorWritten May 2024

      We do not offer custom pick-up services but pick up from centrally located spots. You can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button for specifics.

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    Carol

    Asked on May 10th, 2024

    Will you pick up cruise passengers for this tour? Our ship Princess Crown is scheduled to disembark passages on 7am and not leave the port until 10 pm.

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    • Wildlife Tours AustraliaOperatorWritten May 2024

      Unfortunately, we don't provide customised pick-up services and only offer pick-ups from the city centre. Additionally, our Great Ocean Road trip departs between 7 am and 7:45 am, which doesn't align with your disembarkation times.

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    Hungili

    Asked on April 3rd, 2024

    What are the pickup times and locations for the tour?

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    • Wildlife Tours AustraliaOperatorWritten April 2024

      The tour has multiple pickup points, the earliest being at 6:55 AM and the latest pickup at 7:40 AM from designated locations in the city.

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    Claire

    Asked on March 29th, 2024

    How strenuous is the rainforest walk on the tour?

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    • Wildlife Tours AustraliaOperatorWritten March 2024

      The rainforest walk is moderate and takes about 20-30 minutes, involving steps across potentially slippery surfaces. You can always choose to sit out if you prefer.

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    Benjamin

    Asked on February 13th, 2024

    What time does this tour start and end? Also where in Melbourne is the tour departure point and return point.

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    • Wildlife Tours AustraliaOperatorWritten February 2024

      Our first pick up is at 6.55 and last pickup is at 7.40am. You return to Melboure at approximately 8.30pm.

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    Pamela

    Asked on December 27th, 2023

    I'm looking for a 1 day tour from Melbourne. Does this tour return guests to Melbourne at the end of day 1?

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    • Wildlife Tours AustraliaOperatorWritten December 2023

      Yes this tour arrives back into Melbourne at approximately 8.20pm.

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    Sarah

    Asked on December 16th, 2023

    Are there any age restrictions on your tours, I am 45. Also on tours that stay in hotels how does it work with a single traveler.

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    • Wildlife Tours AustraliaOperatorWritten December 2023

      We have no restrictions on age for any of our tours! You are more than welcome to travel with us. Single travelers have two options for extended tours; they can rent a single private room that will allow them to have their own space at night, or they can opt for a more budget-friendly version by sleeping in a dorm with other passengers on tour.

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    David

    Asked on September 29th, 2023

    Is travel insurance mandatory for the tour?

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    • Wildlife Tours AustraliaOperatorWritten September 2023

      Travel insurance is not mandatory, but it is recommended for your safety.

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    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Australia. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Australia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before May 15th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 15th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Wildlife Tours Australia. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Wildlife Tours Australia will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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