Great Ocean Road Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Great Ocean Road. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne

• Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Tour - Max 12 Guests

• Great Ocean Road Full-Day Sunset Eco Tour from Melbourne

• Great Ocean Road Tour Plus Koalas, Forest Walk, and Morning Tea

• Great Ocean Road Tour Reverse –SML GRP-DLUX Mini Bus Hotel Pickup

It’s free to visit the Great Ocean Road; however, to find its best viewpoints and nature spots, there are plenty of great tours to go on. Bus tours start at US$91, whereas private trips can be upwards of US$1,056 and are customizable.

Yes, the Great Ocean Road is worth visiting because it's one of Australia's most scenic coastal drives. Spanning Victoria's southern coastline, visitors can see dramatic ocean views, rugged cliffs, and natural wonders such as the Twelve Apostles. Many visitors drive here independently; however, for the ultimate hassle-free day, consider booking a tour so you can have transportation taken care of and enjoy commentary on the region's history and landscape as you ride.

Per one customer who booked the Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne, "I had an amazing Great Ocean Road tour with Rick. He was fantastic—very friendly, knowledgeable, and full of positive energy. His positive vibe made the whole trip even more enjoyable. Thank you for such a wonderful experience!"

While you can see a few of the highlights on a day trip from Melbourne to the Great Ocean Road, you should take two or three days for a more in-depth visit. You'll have time to do its coastal walks and visit some of the region’s waterfalls, too.

December–March is the best time to visit the Great Ocean Road, but also by far the busiest, especially if you want to make the most of its beaches. Try going in October or November for a quieter trip when the waterfalls are likely to be at their most impressive.

On a tour of the Great Ocean Road, you'll typically see the Twelve Apostles from its viewpoint, visit the rock formations at Loch Ard Gorge, the Razorback, and London Bridge, and go looking for wildlife at Kennett River Koala Walk.

Yes, you can do a day trip to the Great Ocean Road from Melbourne. However, it will be a long day with a lot of time spent driving. In that short amount of time, you'll generally only have time for sightseeing at the most popular attractions along the coast.

The best time to hike the Great Ocean Walk, the trail that follows the Great Ocean Road along the coast, is either in spring (October–November) or fall (March–April). These seasons let you avoid the heat of summer and the storms and rain of winter.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Great Ocean Road. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in and around Melbourne:

• Twelve Apostles

• Melbourne Cricket Ground

• Yarra River

• Loch Ard Gorge

• Melbourne Skydeck

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Melbourne.