🚗 7:15 AM – 8:00 AM | Melbourne Departure Hop onto your comfortable mini-bus in central Melbourne, meet your expert guide, and head out of the city toward the surf coast.

🏄 Morning | Torquay & Memorial Arch

Stop in Australia’s surfing capital, Torquay, for complimentary morning tea right by the beach. Afterward, snap a photo under the iconic Memorial Arch—the historic gateway to the Great Ocean Road.

🐨 Mid-Morning | Wild Koala Spotting

Cruise along the winding coastal roads to Kennett River. Take a short walk through the eucalyptus trees to spot wild koalas sleeping in the branches and feed colorful native parrots.

⚓ Lunch | Apollo Bay

Enjoy a lunch break (own expense) in the beautiful seaside village of Apollo Bay. Grab some local takeaway and relax on the golden sand.

🌿 Early Afternoon | Otway Rainforest Walk

Head into the cool, lush canopy of the Great Otway National Park. Take a gentle, guided 30-minute eco-stroll through towering ancient ferns and giant eucalyptus trees at Maits Rest.

📸 Afternoon | The 12 Apostles & Gibson Steps

Arrive at the absolute highlight! Stand on the cliff-edge viewing platforms to marvel at the world-famous Twelve Apostles. If conditions allow, walk down the cliff face via the Gibson Steps to stand right on the beach beneath the towering limestone stacks.

⚓ Late Afternoon | Loch Ard Gorge

Explore the dramatic, enclosed bay of Loch Ard Gorge. Learn the incredible history of the famous 1878 shipwreck and stroll along the pristine, hidden beach.

🌆 8:30 PM | Return to Melbourne

Enjoy a short comfort/dinner stop on the inland drive back before dropping off in central Melbourne after an unforgettable 12-hour coastal road trip.

1L refillable water bottle, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, comfortable shoes that are non-slip and good for walking, all-weather clothing and warm jumper or windproof jacket for the evening, small day pack 5-7kg, money for snack and meals, camera to capture every moment!

Complimentary morning tea (with coffee, tea, and cake) is fully included right by the beach. Lunch at Apollo Bay and dinner at Colac are at your own expense. There are plenty of cheap takeaway options at both stops, or you can bring your own food!

It’s a massive, action-packed 12-hour day trip. The bus departs central Melbourne locations between 7:15 AM and 8:00 AM, and you will return to the city in the evening between 8:30 PM and 9:30 PM.

We take you to Kennett River, which is famous for having one of the highest concentrations of wild koalas in Victoria. Because they live entirely in their natural habitat, sightings aren’t 100% guaranteed, but our guides are experts at spotting them sleeping in the trees!

The tour operates rain or shine! The weather on the Victorian coast can shift fast, and the 12 Apostles actually look incredibly dramatic under stormy clouds. Just bring a rain jacket and some warm layers for the coastal wind.

Backpackers staying down in St Kilda, Take the Tram (Route 16 or 96) straight up into the city center.

When checking them out on your system, the most popular and easiest central default pickup locations to select for them are:

• Rendezvous Hotel (328 Flinders Street) – This is right near Flinders Street Station, making it the most seamless spot for a backpacker coming off a St Kilda tram.