2 Day Private Great Ocean Road Tour

Slow the pace. Stay longer. Discover more.

If the Great Ocean Road is one of Australia’s most iconic drives, then taking two days to explore it is the ultimate way to truly feel it.

On this fully private two-day journey, you’ll travel with your own expert local guide, staying overnight in a charming coastal town and experiencing both the iconic sights and the hidden corners that time allows. With more room to breathe, this isn’t just a tour, it’s a chance to connect more deeply with nature, local culture, and yourself.

Whether you want to walk beneath towering trees in the Otways, meet local producers, or simply watch the sunset behind the Twelve Apostles without rushing back to the city, we’ll design a journey that moves at your pace, with your interests at heart.

Why a Two-Day Tour?

• Explore more, stress less – With extra time, there’s space for detours, wildlife encounters, and unhurried coastal walks.
• Stay overnight in Apollo Bay or Port Campbell – Enjoy the serenity of the coast after the day-trippers have gone home.
• Visit places the one-day tour can’t reach – From hidden waterfalls to the wild beauty of the Bay of Islands.
• Connect with locals – Chat with friendly makers, foodies, and townsfolk in small communities along the way.
• Optional foodie trail – Cheese, spirits, and more, with stops like L’Artisan Cheese, Timboon Distillery, and Apostle Whey.
  

Choose Your Highlights

• Spot wild kangaroos and koalas in their natural habitats
  
• Take in sweeping views from secluded lookouts along the Surf Coast
  
• Walk through an ancient forest in the Great Otway National Park
  
• Watch sunset or sunrise at the Twelve Apostles
  
• Hear the gripping tale of the Loch Ard shipwreck at the gorge that bears its name
  
• Visit dramatic formations like the Razorback, Gibson Steps, and Island Archway
  
• Go further west to the rugged beauty of the Bay of Islands, The Grotto, and London Bridge
  
• Overnight in a coastal village like Apollo Bay or Port Campbell, with hand-picked dining and accommodation suggestions
  

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1: Melbourne → Apollo Bay
Your adventure begins with a hotel pick-up and a drive along the Surf Coast, taking in views from Bells Beach, the Split Point Lighthouse, and Memorial Arch. Along the way, we’ll stop for wildlife spotting, local stories, and fresh seafood or gourmet bites from towns like Lorne or Anglesea. You might stroll through fern-filled rainforest paths or simply relax with ocean views. As the day winds down, we arrive in Apollo Bay, your overnight stop, and recommend local spots for a memorable dinner by the sea.

Day 2: Apollo Bay → Twelve Apostles → Melbourne

Start your day with coastal air and coffee before we head deeper into the Otways and the Shipwreck Coast. Visit the majestic Twelve Apostles in the calm of the morning, then continue to Loch Ard Gorge, Gibson Steps, and further west to the Bay of Martyrs and Bay of Islands. Places often skipped on shorter tours. Along the way, you’ll hear the legends, history, and stories that bring the landscape to life. Return to Melbourne in the evening, full of memories and moments to savour.