1 Day Private Great Ocean Road Tour

The Great Ocean Road is more than just a scenic drive. It’s a storybook carved into the coast. On this full-day private tour, you’ll experience its beauty through the eyes of a local guide who knows every turn, trail, and tale. From wild beaches and towering cliffs to secret rainforests and charming seaside towns, this is your chance to slow down, savour, and truly connect with one of Australia’s most picturesque regions.

Travel comfortably in a private luxury vehicle with door-to-door service and a completely personalised itinerary. Whether you’re a nature lover, a history buff, or simply want to see the Twelve Apostles without the crowds, we’ll shape your journey to match your pace and passions. 

This isn’t a day of ticking boxes. It’s a journey filled with stories, scenery, and small surprises that make the Great Ocean Road feel like a living, breathing experience. Let us guide you beyond the guidebooks and into the heart of Victoria’s most iconic coastline.

Choose Your Highlights

• Drive the Surf Coast with ocean views at every bend
• Spot wild koalas and kangaroos in their natural habitat
• Walk beneath giants in the Great Otway National Park (optional rainforest walk)
• Visit Apollo Bay, a peaceful seaside village with local charm
• Hear the powerful tale of survival at Loch Ard Gorge
• Marvel at the Twelve Apostles, arriving at the perfect time to avoid big crowds
• Stop at the Memorial Arch, learning about the WWI veterans who built the road
• Enjoy photo stops at The Razorback, Island Archway, and Gibson Steps
• Enjoy scenic lookouts, lesser-known beaches, and time to connect with locals

Suggested Itinerary

Your day begins with a relaxed hotel pick-up, then we head west as the journey unfolds along the Surf Coast. With sweeping ocean vistas and early stops in towns like Anglesea or Lorne, the coastal lifestyle is on full display.

At the Memorial Arch, your guide will share the incredible story of how this road was hand-built by returned WWI soldiers, a tribute to resilience and remembrance.

As we wind deeper into the landscape, keep an eye out for wild koalas snoozing in eucalyptus trees and take a breath of fresh rainforest air on a peaceful walk through Maits Rest, where towering ferns and ancient mountain ash trees line the path.

We’ll stop for lunch in Apollo Bay, a seaside town known for its relaxed pace, fresh seafood, and friendly locals, before continuing along the Shipwreck Coast, where natural drama unfolds.

You’ll stand in awe before the Twelve Apostles, their limestone forms rising from the Southern Ocean. We time your visit to avoid the big buses, allowing you to enjoy the views without the crowds. Nearby, at Loch Ard Gorge, your guide will share the moving story of the Loch Ard shipwreck—an unforgettable tale of tragedy and survival.

If time allows, we can descend the Gibson Steps, where you’ll feel the full scale of the cliffs from beach level.