Description
Departing Melbourne at around 10 a.m. on the Great Ocean Road sunset tour. We enjoy panoramic views of the city and Port Phillip Bay as we cross the Westgate Bridge. Australia’s longest is just under 2.6 kilometers in length. We pass by and learn a little about Victoria’s second-largest city, Geelong. As we make our way towards the surf coast, With its enchanting beachside towns and powerful swells
We make a brief stop at the town of Anglesea for a chance to walk alongside the beautiful Anglesea River. Before continuing the scenic journey along the Great Ocean Road.
Departures
- Departs Nov-Mar: 10am-11am
- Duration: 12 hours, approx
At the township of Kennett River, we break for lunch (at your own expense). With an opportunity to stroll among the sweetly-scented eucalyptus trees to locate local koalas in their native habitat. From here, we travel onward through the Otway Ranges to the Shipwreck Coast. And the iconic rock formations of Port Campbell National Park
Loch Ard Gorge
Our first stop on the Great Ocean Road Sunset Tour is Loch Ard Gorge, where 52 lives were lost and only two souls survived the wreck of Loch Ard in 1878. Your guide will recount the legend of Loch Ard, bringing the gorge to life in a way you never imagined. We take time to explore here, with more rock formations to see. Including the Razorback, the Dumpling Pots, and the delightful Island Archway.
We have been advised by Parks Victoria that access to the gorge at Loch Ard Gorge will be closed until some time in early 2024. The closure is due to dangerous cliff movement near the Upper Lookout, which could cause a collapse.
We will still be visiting this location, as there are many other interesting and spectacular viewpoints around the area above the gorge.
Sunset at the 12 Apostles
As the sun approaches the horizon, we make our way to our final sightseeing destination. Enjoy a genuine spectacle with the 12 Apostles while watching the colors of the sky and the land transform in the evening light.
We break up the homeward journey with a dinner stop (at your own expense) in the regional town of Colac. We then continue on, enjoying views of the illuminated city as we again cross the Westgate Bridge on the approach to Melbourne.
With a drop-off right back at your inner city accommodation, you’ll remember this day as a true highlight of your Australian holiday.
We do not include meals on this tour, but there are opportunities to purchase meals at appropriate times throughout the day. Guests are also welcome to bring food with them if they prefer.
Meals not included on this tour
Important info before travel
- A scenic drive along the Great Ocean Road
- Spot iconic Aussie wildlife, such as koalas, in their natural habitat
- Visit the beautiful Loch Ard Gorge and Gibson Steps (time permitting)
- Arrive at the famous 12 Apostles in time to enjoy a memorable sunset
- Hotel pickup and vehicle transfers
- Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi
- A friendly and informative professional tour guide
- All entry fees and taxes
- Access to our free translation app
As the time that the sun sets changes significantly during the course of the year, our return time throughout the year also varies significantly.
On an indicative basis, this tour returns at approximately the following times:
- Nov-Feb: midnight
- March: 11:30 pm
- April: 10:30 pm
- May-August: 9:30 pm
- September: 10:00 pm
- October: 11:00 pm
We understand that sometimes – even with the best of intentions – the best-laid plans go awry.
So we’re happy to provide you a hassle-free, 100% refund if you give us 24 hours notice.
Inside of 24 hours, we’ve already started planning for your visit, and can’t easily fill your slot, so sadly we can’t provide you a refund in that case.
Very occasionally, we’re the ones that have to cancel. We’ll do everything in our power not to, but if we do we’ll offer you the opportunity to reschedule, or a full refund if you prefer.
Please note also that a “cancellation” includes a change to the date of a tour booking that requires the original booking to be cancelled.
For this reason we strongly recommend you consider travel insurance as a part of your trip planning.
