Great Ocean Road Small Group Eco tour
- Melbourne
- Full-day Tours
- Tour in English
- Instagrammable Spot
- Chinese audio guide
Overview
Duration
7.00am – 8.00am
8:30pm-9:30pm
2-24pp
About
Come and explore Victoria’s Surf Coast and more must-see destinations near Melbourne. Enjoy a 12 Apostles tour, visit picturesque cities and townships along this world-famous coastline, and soak up the history of sites like the Loch Ard Gorge. There’s much more to the Great Ocean Road than just the photo opportunities, come and see for yourself!
Highlights
Enjoy a complimentary morning tea at a beachside location on Victoria’s Surf Coast
Scenic journey – with photo stops – along the spectacular Great Ocean Road
See koalas in their natural habitat in the eucalyptus forests of the Kennett River township
Lunch break (own expense) in the charming coastal township of Apollo Bay
Guided walk through the Otway Ranges ancient cool temperate rainforest
View the iconic Twelve Apostles in the Port Campbell National Park
Visit Loch Ard Gorge & hear the story of the tragic shipwreck of 1878
View the collapsed Island Archway & the Razorback
Descend to beach level at Gibsons Steps to view 2 awesome limestone stacks
What should to bring
– Appropriate clothing for all weather conditions
– Snacks and water bottle
Please note that the pick-up point you select when placing your order may not be the actual pick-up point. Due to parking difficulties at some hotels and other reasons, you will be arranged to pick up at a nearby pick-up point. Please contact customer service for confirmation if you have any questions.
Pick-up map
The transfers buses will look like this, with the words “Go West” on the side. The specific bus model will be arranged according to the actual situation on the day.
What’s included
Included
- Selected hotel pick-ups in Melbourne City
- Informative historic photographs presentation accessible via QR code on tour.
- Morning tea, coffee & cake.
- Scenic drive along the Great Ocean Road.
- Rainforest tour in the Great Otway National Park Rainforest.
- The iconic rock formations of the Port Campbell National Park – 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge & Gibson Steps.
- Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi.
Not included
- Meals other than as stated
- All inclusions are as indicated on the websites at time of travel. If not stated as included the item/s are at guests own cost.
Ages
Child rates applies for children aged 0 – 15 years
Please note that guests under 18 years of age are welcome to participate; however, they must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over for the duration of the tour.
How to use
After the booking is confirmed, we will send a confirmation to your email. On the day of tour, go to the departure point and bring your confirmation ticket to redeem the ticket to participate in the tour.
Guests must contact Go West Tours 24-48 hours in advance of their tour date to reconfirm their pick up location & time. Reconfirmation contact number is (03) 9485 5290
The bus has "Go West" written on it; please look for it.
Please note that the pick-up point you select when placing your order may not be the actual pick-up point. Due to parking difficulties at some hotels and other reasons, you will be arranged to pick up at a nearby pick-up point. Please contact customer service for confirmation if you have any questions.
Please check the IMPORTANT REMARKS of your confirmation form for updated collection information. If so, please refer to the IMPORTANT REMARKS section. If you have any questions, please contact us as soon as possible.
Good to know
Minimum 2 people
Maximum of 24 guests
Download the Go West Tours app from the App Store or Google Play prior to your departure for access to our tour language commentary. Available in Arabic, Malay, Cantonese, French, German, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Vietnamese, and Hindi.
Disclaimer
After the product is successfully booked, we will send you a confirmation voucher. The main information about the reservation and the precautions for participation will be provided on the confirmation voucher. Please read it. If you do not have any feedback, we consider that you have read and know all the information on its confirmation.
As an intermediary agency, we are only responsible for making travel product reservations for tourists.
We recommend that tourists purchase travel insurance. Tourist product suppliers such as tourist attractions, hotels and transportation companies will be directly responsible for the quality, service and safety of travel products. We are not responsible for any safety issues with the products ordered.
In the event of an unexpected situation without insurance, we will only assist in handling it.
If the booking is forcibly cancelled due to the reasons of the travel product supplier, we will refund the full amount corresponding to the booking without additional compensation.
We will try our best to assist tourists to communicate and negotiate solutions with tourism product suppliers.
If your booking includes hotel accommodation, please note that check-in time at Australian hotels is generally 13:00-15:00. Specific check-in times vary by hotel, so please confirm your check-in time in advance. Early check-in is not recommended. If you need to check in early due to special circumstances, please note that early check-in fees may apply and must be negotiated and paid directly with the hotel.
We are not responsible for the loss, theft, or damage of personal belongings during the tour. We reserve the right to modify or cancel the tour if conditions do not permit. An alternative will be provided if possible. It is the traveler's responsibility to ensure we have accurate information: airline and airport dates and times; correct travel dates with the correct codes; the traveler's age, etc. Please notify us immediately of any changes.
We are not responsible for any loss or damage to baggage, valuables, or personal belongings carried during the tour. We are not liable for any illness, injury, or death resulting from the deterioration of any traveler's health condition. By booking this tour, the traveler agrees to the policies outlined herein and accepts that all activities involve some risk, and the traveler will not hold our company, its employees, or subcontractors liable for any injury or loss suffered by the traveler or to the traveler's property. For your safety, when participating in indoor or outdoor activities with inherent risks (such as swimming, rafting, diving, skiing, ice skating, snow play, skydiving, etc.), please ensure you fully understand the weather conditions, your personal physical condition, and relevant announcements and advice from professional organizations before proceeding.
Visitors should pay attention to their physical condition. Those with heart disease, high blood pressure, colds, fever, or who are intoxicated should exercise caution when participating in activities or follow medical advice. If you feel unwell, please stop the activity immediately and seek assistance from on-site staff.
When visiting attractions or participating in activities, please strictly adhere to the instructions provided by the venue or staff. Ensure you fully understand the associated risks (refer to venue announcements or the safety waiver required for signature for specific details), cooperate as required to implement appropriate safety precautions, and strictly refrain from engaging in any dangerous behaviors during the activity.
The wildlife sightseeing listed in the itinerary refers to wild animals. They move freely and are not under human control; seeing them is not guaranteed on every trip. No refunds or cancellations will be arranged for those who do not see wildlife.
No refunds will be issued for missed trips due to the visitor's own subjective reasons.
The tour duration is only an approximation. If the tour ends early, it may be due to weather conditions requiring an earlier conclusion.
Due to weather, traffic, and other reasons, we reserve the right to change the itinerary. The order of the itinerary may be adjusted; please refer to the actual itinerary.
No show: Ticket holders who 'no show' without prior cancellation or notification are not eligible for a refund.
Multi-day tours are all group tours for individual travelers. Driver and guide arrangements will be made according to the itinerary and travel conditions, and may change daily. Final departure and driver/guide information will be provided by the tour operator.
For products with airport transfers: Airport transfers are arranged uniformly and will not be based on different flight times. Thank you for your understanding.
Terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. By completing your booking, you agree to all the above terms and conditions.
