Melbourne Great Ocean Road Reverse Day Tour
Great Ocean Road & Twelve Apostles Reverse Day Tour
Why Choose the “Reverse Route”?
- Beat the Crowds: Arrive at the Twelve Apostles before the massive afternoon tour groups.
- Perfect Lighting: Reach the coast at noon for front-lit views—perfect for vibrant, non-backlit photos.
- Relaxed Pace: Enjoy more time at each stop without the rush of peak-hour crowds.
Tour Highlights
- The Twelve Apostles: Marvel at the limestone stacks rising from the Southern Ocean in the best midday light.
- Loch Ard Gorge: Discover the dramatic cliffs and emerald waters of Australia’s most famous shipwreck site.
- Apollo Bay: Take a break in this charming coastal town and enjoy lunch by the beach.
- Wildlife Encounters: Spot wild koalas, kangaroos, or seals along the scenic forest and coastal drives.
Itinerary Schedule
- 07:40 – 08:30: Pickup from designated points; cross the West Gate Bridge to start the journey.
- 11:30 – 12:30: Arrive at the Twelve Apostles and Gibson Steps for optimal photography.
- 12:45 – 13:30: Explore the majestic Loch Ard Gorge.
- 14:30 – 15:30: Lunch break at Apollo Bay (at own expense) and beach walk.
- 16:00 – 17:30: Scenic return via the Memorial Arch, Lorne, and Anglesea.
- 19:30 – 20:10: Return to Melbourne CBD or Box Hill.
🚍 Tour Pickup & Departure Information
💡 Important: Please refer to the confirmation SMS sent prior to departure for your final boarding time. We recommend arriving at your pickup point 5-10 minutes early.
⏰ Itinerary Schedule
| Pickup Region |
Departure (Approx.) |
Return (Approx.) |
| Box Hill Area |
7:40 AM |
8:10 PM |
| Melbourne CBD |
8:30 AM |
7:30 PM |
📍 Pickup Locations
【Melbourne CBD Area】
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Chinatown (Central): 108 Little Bourke Street, VIC 3000 (In front of Tong Ren Tang)
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Grand Hyatt (East): 54 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000 (Near Chinatown)
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IBIS Hotel (North): 15-21 Therry St, Melbourne VIC 3000 (Near Queen Victoria Market)
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Southern Cross (West): 66 Spencer St, Melbourne VIC 3000 (Near the Station)
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Immigration Museum (South): 2 Market St, Melbourne VIC 3000
【Eastern Suburbs】
📝 Travel Tips
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Be Punctual: Drivers cannot double-park in the CBD. Please be ready at the curb to ensure a smooth departure.
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Navigation: You can copy the addresses above directly into Google Maps for easy navigation.
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Stay Connected: Please keep your mobile phone on and reachable on the day of travel.
☀️ Summer Travel Tips for Australia
The Australian summer is beautiful but the UV radiation is extremely high. Additionally, Melbourne is famous for its unpredictable weather. To stay comfortable, please prepare the following:
- Sun Safety: We recommend light-coloured, lightweight clothing. Please bring a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and apply high-factor SPF 50+ sunscreen regularly.
- Comfortable Footwear: Please wear supportive walking shoes or sneakers. We also recommend avoiding overexertion during the heat of the day.
- Layer Up for Melbourne: Known for “four seasons in one day,” Melbourne’s temperatures can drop significantly after sunset. Please bring a windbreaker or a warm jacket just in case.
- A 15% administrative fee will be charged for any cancellations or amendments made after booking confirmation.
- Cancellations made within 7 days of the departure date are non-refundable.
- Important Note: To cancel outside of this 7-day window, you must contact us via email no later than 2 working days prior to departure, based on your tour’s local departure time zone.
- If a refund is approved after review, the amount will be processed within 7–28 business days.
- A cancellation request is only valid once it has been received and confirmed by us during our business operating hours.
- Get Travel adheres to the cancellation policies set by each Tour Supplier and only charges cancellation fees where required by the supplier.
- Get Travel does not impose any additional cancellation charges.
- The Tour Supplier reserves the right to the final interpretation of the cancellation policy for this itinerary.
Regarding Deposit Payments (If Applicable)
- If the departure date, price, and itinerary details match the information on the website at the time of booking, the Customer Service team will immediately confirm the order. In this case, the deposit is non-refundable.
- If the departure date, price, or itinerary details do not match the website information, the Customer Service team will offer suitable alternative options.
Should you choose not to proceed with the booking, the deposit will be refunded in full.
