Twelve Apostles | Great Ocean Road Tour

Tour Details

The Great Ocean Road is Victoria’s famous must-do road trip. One day we will show you the beauty of this coastal drive and take you through pristine beaches, fresh rainforest and rugged limestone rock formations.

Be wowed by the 12 Apostles – these iconic rock formations lie just off the shore of Port Campbell National Park in Victoria. Get lost in the beauty of this natural scenery and allow our guides to regale you with the stories and history that shapes this epic coastline.

With a fully licensed and CPVV accredited driver at your side, our aim is to provide you with a memorable experience exploring the best of Great Ocean Road at an affordable price. This 12-hour private tour package price per person includes a visit to Great ocean road memorial arch, Lunch in Apollo Bay, a visit to The twelve apostles, a visit to Loch Ard Gorge/Shipwreck Coast, and private transport, including complimentary pick-up and return transfer.

This tour requires a minimum of 8 guests however we are happy to cater to smaller groups as well. Please get in touch with us for a custom quotation for smaller groups.
Kindly send us an email to bookings@amitours.com.au if you wish to make a tentative booking.

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Departure & Return Location:

A location of your choice within the limits of Metropolitan Melbourne.

Meeting Time:

30 mins – 1 hour prior to arrival at winery region. (Subject to change based on preferred pickup location)

Price Includes:

Personal Driver
Pick-up & Drop-off Transfer
Private Transport to all stops

Add-ons:

LUXURY TRANSPORT : Chrysler Limo Transfer (11 Passengers)
LUXURY TRANSPORT : Hummer Limo Transfer (16 Passengers)
Professional Photography Services
Boat Cruise Party

Price Excludes:

Any Private Expenses
Cost of Lunch

Complementaries:

Bottled Water
Esky with Ice

Tour Itinerary

10.00 A.M:Pick-up

We’ll pick you up from a location of your choice within Metropolitan Melbourne Limits.

For groups of 6-11 people, we offer a private 12 Seater Mini Bus.
For groups with more than 11 people, we are able to offer a private 14 seat, 21 seat or 24 seat buses depending on the passenger requirement.
Alternative and luxury modes of transport such as private 12 Seater Chrysler or a 17 Seater Hummer Limosine can be included for an extra fee (available as add-ons during checkout).

11.00 A.M:Visit the Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch

Our 1st stop is at the Great Ocean Road monument, which marks the original starting point of the Great Ocean Road. After some photos at the iconic Memorial Arch and a lesson on the history of the soldiers who built this road and dedicated it to their fallen comrades, we will wind through more stunning views (of course, stopping for pictures!)

12:00 P.M:Lunch in Apollo Bay

A welcome lunch break is taken in Apollo Bay (approximately 45 minutes – at guests’ own expense). Once you have explored Apollo Bay, grabbed any souvenirs you wish to buy, or tasted some delicious ice cream

02:00 P.M:Visit the Twelve Apostles

Once out of the trees and back by the Southern Ocean, we arrive in Port Campbell National Park, home to the iconic 12 Apostles. We will spend about 40 minutes at the Apostles, where you will enjoy free time to take in the views from every angle, walk along the boardwalks, and get the perfect pictures of this wild and rugged coastline.

04:00 P.M:Loch Ard Gorge and the Shipwreck Coast

Also, in the National Park, we head down to Loch Ard Gorge, the site of one of Australia’s most well know shipwrecks, hear the dramatic tale of Tom and Eva and then head down to the beach to look for the caves. This is also where you will find rock formations such as Island Archway, Razorback, and the ‘Salt and Pepper Shakers too.

05:00 P.M:Wrap-up & Depart Great Ocean Road

As the day comes to an end, it is time to wrap up and leave Great Ocean Road and head back home.

06:00 P.M:Expected Return Time

Our tour guide will return you to your desired drop off location(s) within Metropolitan Melbourne.

Map

Point “A” is an example of a pick-up from Melbournce CBD.

Disclaimer

Deposit Policy – All deposits made to confirm a tour are non-refundable. Please ensure you are confident that you will go ahead with the tour when placing a deposit for a tour.
Cancellation Policy – Cancellations requests are handled on a case-by-case basis. If you wish to cancel your booking, please get in touch with our team via bookings@amitours.com.au. To learn more about our refund/cancellation policy, please click here for our Terms & Conditions.
Overtime Policy – Our full-day tour duration is 8 hours from pickup time, with an additional 30 minutes grace period allowed in some cases. Overtime charges start to apply once tour duration is exceeded, our tours are created to be an unrushed experience, we kindly request our guests to abide by the flexibility we allow in our tours. Additional hours of driving will result in fatigue for the driver and compromises the safety of passengers on board. We appreciate your understanding and all efforts taken to respect the tour’s duration.
Sustainability Policy – Our tour buses are occupied back to back on tours, we kindly request all our clients to make sure personal belongings and rubbish are removed from the bus at the end of the tour. Spills and rubbish leftovers may attract cleaning charges.

FAQ

Can I customise the tour itinerary?

Absolutely! Can’t find what you are looking for, or have a specific spot that you would like to visit? Then we can customise a tour to suit your needs. E-mail us at bookings@amitours.com and let us know how we can help you.

Is this a private tour? Do I get a private driver & a private vehicle for my group?

Yes, this is a private tour. Our private tours are inclusive of a private vehicle & a private tour guide fully accredited to carry paying passengers.

What happens in the case of COVID-19 restrictions?

We will provide a full refund if you are unable to travel due to government-mandated restrictions or if we are unable to provide the described service due to any other public health restrictions.

What is your refund & cancellation policy?

All cancellation requests must be sent through in writing (email or text) for us to process a refund.
All deposits made to confirm a tour are non-refundable. Please ensure you are confident that you will go ahead with the tour when placing a deposit for a tour.
Cancellations made before 12 hours after payment are subject to a 5% fee of the total booking fee.
A 50% refund is issued to any bookings which are cancelled after 12 hours of payment but 7 days prior to the booking date.
No refund is issued for any bookings cancelled within 7 days of the confirmed booking date. Please note that our tours are very high in demand and limited spots are available for our bookings. Cancellations result in administration costs on our end as the tour agency as well as the wineries that make reservations.
Refunds can take 3-5 business depending on your bank account. Cancellations made within 1 week or less prior to the tour date will not be refunded.
Dates can’t be swapped. A $100 rebooking fee will be applied for any private tours that need to change dates.
Reduced numbers in group bookings will not be refunded.
Passengers are recommended to be at the pickup point of choice at the time agreed between the guests and Ami Tours. Late arrivals by passengers can result in delays in attending to the booking and the risk of bookings being cancelled by the wineries for no-shows. No refunds apply for any delays caused by the lateness of guests. The wineries also reserve the right to refuse us if we are late, as they will need to attend to other on-time bookings. No shows will not be refunded.

How do I purchase an add-on?

Step 1: Please select your preferred booking date & number of people, and click “Book now”.

Step 2: Continue with the checkout process by filling in your contact information & billing address. Click “Next Step” when you’ve completed filling in the required information.

Step 3: Select an add-on of your choice. The final amount will be added to the total balance of your tour cost.

Step 4: Proceed to the payment gateway and finalise payment.

Do I need to register an account on the website to book a tour?

No, registration is not required; all tours can be booked through the website without creating an account.

What if I don’t want to book through the website? Is there another way to make a booking?

Please send us an email with your request for a booking to bookings@amitours.com.au

Our booking team will advise you on other methods of payment.

Is payment required upfront to book a tour?

All tours must be booked with a minimum deposit of 10% to be confirmed and locked in.

Our tours operate on a first come first serve basis, limited spots are available, and we cannot accommodate everyone who registers interest and makes a tentative booking for a tour date without any payment.

Feel free to get in touch with us via bookings@amitours.com.au for any questions about bookings.

Is lunch included in the tour package?

Yes, Lunch is included in this tour package.

What is the standard duration of a tour?

A full-day wine tour booking includes 8 hours; this includes the time from the first pickup to the final drop-off. However, there are exceptions to this in case of extreme weather conditions, traffic incidents, etc.

Example of a standard tour: Tour begins at 10 am from pick up point in Melbourne CBD, driver & passengers arrive at Yarra Valley at 11 am, return to Melbourne CBD to finish the tour at 6.00pm.

If multiple pickup pickups/drop-offs are required, then it is recommended to plan your day ahead to avoid exceeding the 8-hour tour duration.

Will I be charged extra for exceeding the 8-hour limit of tour?

Not strictly, we may allow up to an extra 30 minutes as no one is perfect, and going overtime can happen. However, if an 8-hour tour ends up being a 9- or 10-hour tour then you will be charged overtime.

It is important to note that the driver is booked for 8 hours and longer hours of driving result in fatigue which is not ideal for the safety of the driver and passengers on board.

Reviews (54)

ALANA C.We had an amazing time with AJ as our guide! He personalized our tour to meet our needs, and gave us a wonderful tour of beaches, 12 Apostles, seaside towns, and wonderful food! Also, made extra trips to get us coffee and playground time for my two kids. We visited places we probably would never have found on our own, and he was able to give us information about each and every place. I highly recommend this group to show you the Great Ocean Road! At the end of our tour my boys said, "We miss Mr. Matt"! It felt like we were parting ways with a friend!

KRISTI C.We had an absolute blast on our tour to the 12 Apostles with Sam! Being private we had a nice relaxing trip the entire time. Would definitely recommend.

NICOLE J.Everything was perfect with regard to our Great Ocean Road trip (Oct 18th 2022). From the outset, with the email communications, through to the trip itself on the 18th, and also subsequent emails post-trip, everything has been first class. Thanks Ami Tours!

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