The 15 Best Twelve Apostles Tours & Day Trips

1.Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6,020 reviews · 13h 30m · from $94Our pick

Travel from Melbourne with an English-speaking guide such as Warren or Theo, spotting wild koalas and parrots, walking through tall forest, and visiting Torquay, Apollo Bay, the 12 Apostles, and Loch Ard Gorge. Morning tea, transport, and hotel pickup are included, but lunch and dinner are not.

“The Great Ocean Road and the 12 Apostles are spectacular!! We were really lucky with the weather, it was such a beautiful day!! I was in awe of the beauty of the coastline, there were so many amazing viewing platforms and the 12 apostles just took my breath away!! Really recommend this trip, when you‘re in Melbourne, it’s an absolute must do!”

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2.Melbourne Great Ocean Rd Reverse Tour London Bridge Wildlife

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,252 reviews · 12 - 13 hours · from $46

Travel from Melbourne along the Great Ocean Road in a reverse-route coach or small-group van. Expect London Bridge, Loch Ard Gorge, the Twelve Apostles, Apollo Bay, wildlife stops, and Memorial Arch. Guides including David Hsu, William, Philip, and Daniel are known for clear commentary and careful driving.

“The tour was wonderful! We traveled with Daniel, an incredible person! He described the places and told stories with great enthusiasm. Besides the Great Ocean Road and the Twelve Apostles, we had the chance to see koalas and kangaroos in their natural habitat. I thought the trip would be tiring, but it was great! I highly recommend it!”

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3.Great Ocean Road Extended–Top Stops&London Bridge

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,920 reviews · 12 hours · from $42

Travel from Melbourne along the Great Ocean Road with an English-speaking guide such as Tony or Vance. Stop at the Chocolaterie, Lorne, Apollo Bay, the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and London Bridge, with koala spotting along the way. Expect a scenic but full 12-hour day.

“Vance was a great tour guide. He knew lots of information! Very helpful at showing where to go. A great tour to see the Great Ocean Road in one day. Would recommend!”

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4.Great Ocean Road Max Highlights & London Bridge

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 583 reviews · 12h 30m · from $34

Spend about 12.5 hours exploring Victoria’s Great Ocean Road with an English-speaking driver-guide. You’ll stop at Anglesea, Lorne, Apollo Bay, the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and London Bridge, with time for koalas, photos, lunch, and coastal views.

“I had a great day with Vance! He was very friendly and knew lots of facts about the destinations. Great Ocean Road is beautiful! So glad I did the tour!”

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5.Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Rainforest & Morning Tea-Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 568 reviews · from $107Top rated

Spend a full day on Victoria’s coast with a professional guide, stopping at the Memorial Arch, Apollo Bay, Great Otway rainforest, the Twelve Apostles, and Loch Ard Gorge. Expect live commentary, morning tea, wildlife-spotting chances, WiFi, and a group of up to 39 people.

“What a scenic tour, a must see from Melbourne. Words don’t do justice to the scenic beauty experienced during the tour. Go and experience it yourself.”

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6.Great Ocean Road 12 Apostles & Rainforest Walk with Morning Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 549 reviews · from $93

Ride from central Melbourne to the Twelve Apostles with a local driver-guide, wildlife stops, morning tea, Apollo Bay, Loch Ard Gorge, and a rainforest walk. Guides may include Lauren, Joe, Joel, Tom, or Cory. Expect a maximum of 38 people, onboard Wi-Fi, and a return around 8pm.

“A stunning view of the scenery along the coast We did the reverse tour and it was awesome. The rainforest lunch stop was also a highlight”

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7.Full-Day Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 524 reviews · from $71

Travel from Melbourne to the Twelve Apostles with guides such as John, Luke, James, or Jono. This 13-hour coach tour combines coastal lookouts, Apollo Bay, Melba Gully rainforest, Loch Ard Gorge, and possible koala and kangaroo sightings. Lunch is at your own cost, and pickup begins at 7:00 am.

“I love that this experience had so much to offer. We saw and learned so much about Melbourne and the surrounding areas. The great ocean road is a must and our guide Elliot was incredible. He was very knowledgable and a great driver!”

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8.Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge & lunch – Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 514 reviews · from $118

Leave Melbourne early for a reverse-route Great Ocean Road tour in a 28-seat air-conditioned coach. You’ll see the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge before many day tours arrive, walk through ancient rainforest, watch for koalas, and return with lunch, commentary, WiFi, and USB charging.

“Our guide was delightful. He was knowledgeable, professional and very kind. He showed great concern for everyone’s needs. We all wanted to see wild life in their natural habitat and our guide worked hard to make it happen. We saw multiRead more”

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9.Full-Day Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles Sunset Tour from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 420 reviews · from $99

Travel from Melbourne along the Great Ocean Road with a guide, stopping at Anglesea, Memorial Arch, Kennett River, Loch Ard Gorge, and the Twelve Apostles. The late schedule aims for sunset at the Apostles. Guides such as Ben, Jess, Jake, and Ian are praised for friendly storytelling and careful driving.

“Amazing day! Out of this world! Thank you! Jake our tour guide and driver was wonderful! Thank you too!”

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10.Great Ocean Road to 12 Apostles via the Coastline

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 296 reviews · from $23Best value

Travel from Melbourne along the Great Ocean Road in a comfortable air-conditioned bus with an English-speaking guide, with possible Chinese support. Visit Split Point Lighthouse, Apollo Bay, koala habitat, Loch Ard Gorge, and the Twelve Apostles before returning around 8 PM.

“Very good trip! The landscapes were amazing! And the driver was pretty fun and had a good driving! I enjoyed a lot 👍🏻”

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11.Great Ocean Road Reverse Rainforest & 12 Apostles from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 279 reviews · from $104

Leave Melbourne at 7:35 am for a 13-hour reverse Great Ocean Road trip. See the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge early, walk in the Otway rainforest, search for wild koalas, and ride back along the coast with guides such as Kiwi, Chris, Craig, or Jacob.

“Peter was very knowledgeable and had great sense of humor, made a big difference for the tour. Also we kept time on each location and was back at crown hotel at 8 pm sharp”

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12.Great Ocean Road Ultimate 12 Apostles with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 272 reviews · 13 hours · from $116

Leave Melbourne early with Autopia Tours for a 13-hour reverse-route journey to the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, Otway rainforest and Memorial Arch. Expect a 28-seat coach, picnic lunch, Wi-Fi, USB charging and an English-speaking driver-guide, with audio translations available in several languages.

“The scenery was breathtaking, the road long and sometimes winding, but our guide, Leon was what truly made the trip for us. He was very knowledgable and inclusive for all. We made a lot of stops along the way and never were we rushed to get back on board, or stayed too long in one spot. Leon was informative and fun and tried his best to find us koalas and Roos in the wild. (Successful on both counts). I would highly recommend this tour!”

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13.Great Ocean Road 12 Apostles kangaroo, koala and chocolate tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 259 reviews · from $56

Spend about 12 hours on a budget Great Ocean Road trip from Melbourne, visiting the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge area, Apollo Bay, Memorial Arch, a chocolate shop, and possible wild kangaroo and koala stops. Guides such as Richard, Milan, Neil, and Daniel are praised for safe driving and lively commentary.

“The day was outstanding! We views were spectacular and we were able to see koalas, kangaroos, many birds and an echidna throughout the day. The driver Neal, was very friendly and knowledgeable and did a great job taking us to less crowded areas to see the wildlife.”

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14.12 Apostles, Otways & Great Ocean Road Day Tour – Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 204 reviews · from $157

Travel from Melbourne with a group of no more than 11 to the Twelve Apostles, Gibson Steps, Otway rainforest, Beauchamp Falls, Apollo Bay, Lorne and Kennett River. Guides such as Shane, Mark, Andrew and Miranda combine local stories with wildlife spotting. Expect a long day, walking, and lunch at your own cost.

“This was an awesome experience - wonderful views of the coast, dramatic waterfall, seeing iconic Australian wildlife like echidna, koalas, and kangaroos! Curtis was an exceptional guide and made this small group experience both entertaining and educational. Definitely go if you can.”

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15.Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles & Rainforest Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 197 reviews · 13 hours · from $106

Spend 13 hours with Autopia Tours on Victoria’s coast, stopping for wildlife at Serendip Sanctuary, rainforest in Great Otway National Park, and the Twelve Apostles. An English-speaking driver-guide leads the day, with multilingual audio support, morning refreshments, and free time for lunch in Apollo Bay.

“We really enjoy the trip and the tour guide Peter was really helpful and he even gave us enough time to do sightseeing and directions to where we need to go and what we need to see in every place that we visited yesterday. And we even saw koalas and kangaroos down the road. It was amazing. Thank you Peter 5 stars for you. Only downside was there a lot of flies on the bus, i dont know where they came from but otherwise the trip was still amazing experience.”

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